Boardoff Tail

How to

1. 1

   Boost high

   Send a big jump with the kite at 12 o'clock, starting on a familiar kite in steady wind.

2. 2

   Grab the tail

   Tuck your knees and grab the tail with your back hand, with your straps loose enough for your feet to slide out.

3. 3

   Slide your feet out

   Slide both feet out, or the back foot first, and swing the board away from your body.

4. 4

   Front foot in first

   Bring the board back, put your front foot in first to steady it, then push your back foot in.

5. 5

   Dive and land

   Release the grab, dive the kite and land heading downwind.

Common mistakes

• Feet stuck in straps

  →Loosen your straps and lift the board in front of you rather than under you.

• Not enough height

  →Only go for it on a jump that gives you plenty of hang time.

• Pulled sideways

  →Send the kite further back before take off so it is not flying too far forward.