Handdrag Backroll Transition

How to

1. 1

   Edge with speed

   Ride with speed on a strong upwind edge, weight toward the tail, kite at 11 or 1 o'clock.

2. 2

   Fly the kite up

   Steer the kite up past 12 o'clock toward the new side with a slow send so it lifts you only a little.

3. 3

   Start a low backroll

   Pop low, throw your head and shoulders back and start a flat backroll close to the water.

4. 4

   Drag your front hand

   Let go with your front hand and drag it through the water as the board rolls over you, keeping your back hand on the bar.

5. 5

   Dive and ride away

   Dive the kite powerfully into the new direction, get both hands back on the bar and land riding away.

Common mistakes

• Sending the kite too hard

  →Use a slow send so you stay low enough for your hand to reach the water.

• Pushing on the hand

  →Brush the water lightly and keep your weight on the kite.

• Weak kite dive

  →Dive the kite hard on the new side so it pulls you out of the roll.