Kitesoul Magazine #16 English Edition

1.
Like any jump, whether it’s strapped or
strapless, to leave the water you must
load up the kite and board by setting a
rail and edging against the kite. This creates
added tension in the lines that you
will use to lift you off the water.
2.
As you load up your board, turn the nose
of the board slightly into the wind, just
enough so as you leave the water the
bottom of the board is faced into the
wind. You may point the toes of your feet
to help you do this if you feel necessary.
3.
Though out the air, make sure to keep
the bottom of the board facing into the
wind; if the upwind rail goes low enough
for the wind to hit the top of the board,
the board will fly off your feet.
4.
Spot your landing and land like you
would a normal strapped jump.
TIPS
Take your back hand off the bar, it is easier
to rotate your body to a position that
allows you to get the bottom of the board
up and facing the wind.
Use the chicken loop to speed up or slow
down to stay connected with your board
in the air.
If possible, time your take off with a
‘kicker’ such as a small wave or chop to
help you initiate your jump.