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Kitesurf trick

Jump Transition Grab

Beginner
  • Jump
  • Grab
  • Transition

A jump transition where you add a grab at the peak before landing in the new direction. A simple way to add style once your jump transitions feel steady.

How to

  1. Set up your transition

    Ride with speed and edge hard, then fly the kite up slowly toward 12 o'clock as for a normal jump transition.

  2. Pop and hold the center

    Pop off your edge as the kite reaches 12 o'clock and hold the bar in the center with your front hand.

  3. Grab at the peak

    Lift your knees and grab the board between your feet with your back hand while the kite stays close to 12 o'clock.

  4. Release and steer

    Let go of the board, put your back hand on the bar, look to the new direction and steer the kite down that way.

  5. Land in the new direction

    Turn the board to the new direction and land heading downwind with knees bent.

Common mistakes

  • Grabbing too late

    Go for the grab right at the top so you have time to release and steer.

  • Kite passing 12

    Keep the kite close to 12 o'clock during the grab, then steer it firmly once you let go.

Builds on

Track your progress on the Jump Transition Grab

Log every session on the Jump Transition Grab in TrickTrack, rate how it went, add photos and videos, and watch it climb:

  1. 1/5Learning & practicing
  2. 2/5Progressing
  3. 3/5Landed at least once
  4. 4/5Consistent landings
  5. 5/5Landed every time
  6. Mastered

Then mark it mastered when it's yours.

Available sooniPhone and Android

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