Heel to Toe Transition

How to

1. 1

   Ride on a gentle edge

   Ride heelside on a gentle edge with tension in the lines and the kite no higher than 11 or 1 o'clock.

2. 2

   Turn the kite first

   Steer the kite positively with both hands so it turns back across the window instead of creeping up to 12.

3. 3

   Flatten and carve

   Rock over the board as you steer, then flex your ankles to drive your knees onto the toe edge with your weight slightly back over the tail.

4. 4

   Fly the kite through

   As the board points downwind, level the bar so the kite settles on the new side at 11 or 1 o'clock without racing ahead.

5. 5

   Ride away toeside

   Keep looking where you are going, finish the carve onto the toe edge and open your chest forward.

Common mistakes

• Turning the kite too gently

  →Steer it positively so it travels across the window instead of creeping up to 12 and stalling your turn.

• Bending at the waist

  →Keep your head up and body upright and let your ankles and knees do the carving.

• Looking back too early

  →Look where you are going through the carve, not at where you want to end up.