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How to boost big - a simplified approach

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Created by KiteBud > 9 months ago, 2 Jan 2017
KiteBud
WA, 1556 posts
2 Jan 2017 11:52AM
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Happy new year to all

When it comes to boosting big airs, so many factors come into play and it's easy to overcomplicate things. Watching all the tutorials and reading all the advice often leaves people with so much to think about.

Everyone I've taught how to jump was able to ride fast and send the kite hard, but had one big weakness in common: the stance, particularly the stance just before take-off.

happy boosting
Christian

kernal
WA, 541 posts
2 Jan 2017 11:54AM
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cheers cobbar

pezza
WA, 155 posts
2 Jan 2017 9:36PM
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Load, pop and send think you missed one or two important factors

Plummet
4862 posts
3 Jan 2017 3:01AM
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The most important factor to boost big is a perfectly powered kite on the verge of being over powered. Without that you are dead in the water for boosting big.

SaveTheWhales
WA, 1877 posts
3 Jan 2017 5:25AM
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Cbulota

Now that we have drones... along with the stance - you need to show the Load carve from above :)
Like you say, theres really fast Lawnmowers out there who dont have a clue..

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
3 Jan 2017 8:46AM
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I think you nailed the main problem beginners have, see it so much people loosing the edge just before they launch.
can you now please do a video on light wind kiting with a 5 meter girls kite.
cheers

s_h_a_n_o
WA, 88 posts
3 Jan 2017 9:31AM
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I'd love to see a video showing both kite and rider and the correct technique to LAND big air - kite movement, bar sheeting, stance, option of looping...

Most videos only focus on the rider, so you've got no real idea of what they're doing with the kite above them.

KiteBud
WA, 1556 posts
3 Jan 2017 10:21AM
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Thanks for the feedback.

This isn't meant to be a complete guide to boosting, simply a focus on what I observe to be the most common problem with kiters learning to boost and also those who can't seem to go any higher than a few meters after many seasons of practice.

Yes, you do need to worry about timing, technique for sending the kite, kite size, kite type, board size/type, wind strength, choosing the right kite spot and proper landing technique as all these will all affect the overall result.

A lot of kiters mention to bear off downwind before edging for takeoff (load and pop) this technique is essential for rotations with the kite at 45' and wake style tricks, but doesn't work well for boosting big airs. Keeping the same upwind course and edging harder just before take off is what works best for big jumps.

Doing a detailed video about boosting (using drones) is in the cards, but I have a lot more to edit before that.

thanksChristian

THE PIN PULLER
WA, 465 posts
3 Jan 2017 10:07PM
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Christy if you need a stunt man for the kite loop vids on how not to do them :-) let me be a candidate , transition back roll Hand drag or mega loops in Augusta I'm keen as mustard I know a guy with a drone too :-) have a happy new year !!!!

Plummet
4862 posts
4 Jan 2017 4:45AM
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THE PIN PULLER said...
I'm keen as mustard.!!!!



As a measurement of keenness how keen is mustard?

What scientific research has been conducted to give us the ability to assert mustards keenness?

From a scale of 1) manic depressive to 10) school boy whose just discovered pornhub where does mustard sit on this scale of keenness?

s_h_a_n_o
WA, 88 posts
4 Jan 2017 5:29AM
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Gazuki
WA, 1363 posts
4 Jan 2017 12:57PM
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Plums just got burnt like hot mustard! Lol!

Plummet
4862 posts
4 Jan 2017 2:20PM
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Gazuki said...
Plums just got burnt like hot mustard! Lol!


I'm still none the wiser on where mustard is sitting on the above mentioned scale.

I'm guessing it sits around 8,
Just below "f@cken keen as f@ck"

Gilly3
QLD, 799 posts
4 Jan 2017 4:37PM
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Plummet said..

Gazuki said...
Plums just got burnt like hot mustard! Lol!



I'm still none the wiser on where mustard is sitting on the above mentioned scale.

I'm guessing it sits around 8,
Just below "f@cken keen as f@ck"






Dude, read the fine print....

est. 1742....unequalled flavour!!

It doesn't get any better!!

take ur and shove it....

Kamikuza
QLD, 6493 posts
4 Jan 2017 8:22PM
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Gilly3 said..

Plummet said..


Gazuki said...
Plums just got burnt like hot mustard! Lol!




I'm still none the wiser on where mustard is sitting on the above mentioned scale.

I'm guessing it sits around 8,
Just below "f@cken keen as f@ck"







Dude, read the fine print....

est. 1742....unequalled flavour!!

It doesn't get any better!!

take ur and shove it....


Come on man, cut the guy some slack. NZ internet, the picture will still be loading next week...



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