Hey Luke. Thanks a lot for this comprehensive teaching video! The progression of the art to kite is so depending how you can analyze your mistakes and correct them. All roads lead to Rome, but not all roads are suitable for the majority of students. The bad experiences and the difficulties to build up different skills to choose how to ride, keep quiet some people from progressing and "believing" in the long term perspective of their practice. I believe that progressing significantly in Kiting is so demanding, that you should choose alternative sports, which you can follow all around the year and will increase your stamina, balance and muscle memory. Land and snowboard kiting for example are very useful, even if you want to stay on the water. Thanks!
Hey Luke. Absolutely love that 3rd tip (diff trick in each direction) - should have been obvious but was not doing that. Can't wait to get back out there. Thanks!
What a great and helpful video - thanks, as always! Will be coming back to you often to tick the remainder off! Great progression advice, route map and tips. Thanks! :)
Hey, not really, we make lots of videos on lots of aspects of kiting. We have some videos arranged on the channel. if you start there theres lots to watch :)
Thanks mate. Very useful, I'm at that level where I ride upwind and normal transition, all confident self launching/landing, riding 1hand and starting with simple jumps... when i try the transition with jump...I go down like a bag of rocks ahaha (i feel like I still have momentum that pull me on the original direction, Maybe is a matter of timing)
Hey Beps, yes exactly its all about the timing of the kite. If you feel you are dropping into the water, chances are you need to send the kite back in the other direction sooner to get some momentum to ride out of the trick and head back the other way. Hope it helps and let us know :)
Sometimes progression happens after going some steps backward. After I started jumping I went back to a session of kitecontrol without the board and afterwards started with Pops again, knowing that I can already Jump 5/6 Meters. Ist was simply absolut getting a better technique ☝🏽
Hey Tabea, yeah totally agree. Great advice! :) Sometimes its best to go back and get some smaller skills dialed and they will help with progression overall!
haha yeah, he isn't really either of them. The launch here is in a complete wind shadow. That makes the wind here shift and gust a lot. So while he could have chosen a better location to launch, for whatever reason it seems to be where people like to launch on this beach, and self launching in a wind shadow always makes for an "interesting" launch. :)
Hey Josh, yeah seems to be what happened. I think a lot of the issue here is being placed directly behind the building so the wind gusts were not helping. :)
After learning basics, perhaps it's worth to check what disciplines are actually available and maybe try one that looks interesting, e.g. directional boards, foil
Hi Bama, We have every kite size. That said, most people aim for 3 kites. Theses videos might help where we cover what you might want to get in your first setup: ruclips.net/video/Ywgg5f4QPBU/видео.html ruclips.net/video/WmTY-VP7O-Q/видео.html
hi Flukes i am goofy , i easily jump now from only 1 way when the wind is blowing from starboard . When i am on the other port i can't !! Why ? Is it common ? Thanks for your videos and keep on riding !!!
Hey Philippe, yes that is very common (normal). That said, as you get more practice you might find that you end up doing some different tricks to the other direction. To give an example, I do my strapless front to the left, but walk on water to the right. The way I like to learn is not to try and do all tricks in both directions, but instead learn different tricks in either direction. (if that makes sense :)
The guy in the back showing how not to self launch lol 😂
It's always a bit of a scene on these beaches haha :)
Nah, he is just practices kite control, like Luke said 1:37 😉
He's doing just the opposite we are learning. But he's luky!
As always, Great Video! Loved watching the guys doing the sketchy hot launch in the back ground!
haha
You’re one of the most talented teacher I’ve listened to. Clear, straightforward explanations. Thanks!!!!
Oh thanks Martin! I appreciate it!
Hey Luke. Thanks a lot for this comprehensive teaching video! The progression of the art to kite is so depending how you can analyze your mistakes and correct them. All roads lead to Rome, but not all roads are suitable for the majority of students. The bad experiences and the difficulties to build up different skills to choose how to ride, keep quiet some people from progressing and "believing" in the long term perspective of their practice. I believe that progressing significantly in Kiting is so demanding, that you should choose alternative sports, which you can follow all around the year and will increase your stamina, balance and muscle memory. Land and snowboard kiting for example are very useful, even if you want to stay on the water. Thanks!
Yeah for sure, as much time flying the kite is best. makes a huge difference to progression :)
Hey Luke. Absolutely love that 3rd tip (diff trick in each direction) - should have been obvious but was not doing that. Can't wait to get back out there. Thanks!
Awesome Jim! Have fun out there!
What a great and helpful video - thanks, as always! Will be coming back to you often to tick the remainder off! Great progression advice, route map and tips. Thanks! :)
Perfect! Let me know how you progress with it :)
Thanks for all your help Luke. I wondered if there was a particular order that I should watch your videos in?
Hey, not really, we make lots of videos on lots of aspects of kiting. We have some videos arranged on the channel. if you start there theres lots to watch :)
Nice one mate. Top bloke
Thanks Kierran 👍
Thanks mate. Very useful, I'm at that level where I ride upwind and normal transition, all confident self launching/landing, riding 1hand and starting with simple jumps... when i try the transition with jump...I go down like a bag of rocks ahaha (i feel like I still have momentum that pull me on the original direction, Maybe is a matter of timing)
Hey Beps, yes exactly its all about the timing of the kite. If you feel you are dropping into the water, chances are you need to send the kite back in the other direction sooner to get some momentum to ride out of the trick and head back the other way. Hope it helps and let us know :)
Great video. Very Helpful. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Quique!
Sometimes progression happens after going some steps backward. After I started jumping I went back to a session of kitecontrol without the board and afterwards started with Pops again, knowing that I can already Jump 5/6 Meters. Ist was simply absolut getting a better technique ☝🏽
Hey Tabea, yeah totally agree. Great advice! :)
Sometimes its best to go back and get some smaller skills dialed and they will help with progression overall!
Really good videos love your style of teaching thanks a lot!
My understanding and progression has come on leaps and bounds
Great work Thanks 👍
Awesome! Great to hear mate! Thanks
Is that guy lucky (at 04:42) or really bad ass good..?:))
Thanks for the great tutorials mate,
Greetings from Amsterdam
Gijs
haha yeah, he isn't really either of them. The launch here is in a complete wind shadow. That makes the wind here shift and gust a lot. So while he could have chosen a better location to launch, for whatever reason it seems to be where people like to launch on this beach, and self launching in a wind shadow always makes for an "interesting" launch. :)
Hey Josh, yeah seems to be what happened. I think a lot of the issue here is being placed directly behind the building so the wind gusts were not helping. :)
Hope to see you in Egypt man
That would be sweet! Maybe one day!
Very helpful. Big thanks.
Glad it was helpful Mike!
After learning basics, perhaps it's worth to check what disciplines are actually available and maybe try one that looks interesting, e.g. directional boards, foil
Hey Mike, for sure! All those different disciplines also really help with learning curve and control! and of course more fun out there :)
Where are you standing? Looks like a great spot.
This is Cape verde
What are the kite sizes in your quiver I weigh 180 lb What kites do I need in my quiver
Hi Bama, We have every kite size. That said, most people aim for 3 kites. Theses videos might help where we cover what you might want to get in your first setup: ruclips.net/video/Ywgg5f4QPBU/видео.html ruclips.net/video/WmTY-VP7O-Q/видео.html
Yep, My SUB button wasn't a mistake. You are AMAZING!!!
haha perfect :)
hi Flukes
i am goofy , i easily jump now from only 1 way when the wind is blowing from starboard . When i am on the other port i can't !! Why ? Is it common ? Thanks for your videos and keep on riding !!!
Hey Philippe, yes that is very common (normal). That said, as you get more practice you might find that you end up doing some different tricks to the other direction. To give an example, I do my strapless front to the left, but walk on water to the right. The way I like to learn is not to try and do all tricks in both directions, but instead learn different tricks in either direction. (if that makes sense :)
vielen dank=thank you very much,i learn lot from you🙏
Awesome! Glad the videos are helping!
it took me a minute to start doing a back roll. I had to get over the fear of breaking a rib after more than 2 rotations
Yeah doing any rotation is intimidating to start with for sure :) How is it going now? once you do a few of them it becomes much less daunting?
Did the guy in the background go out in offshore wind?? 😵🔥
Hey Angel, Yeah this spot is offshore wind but most people launch here and then ride up to the point.