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Kitesurf trick

Transition

Basic
  • Fundamental
  • Transition

Changing direction to ride back the way you came, switching from one tack to the other. It keeps you from losing ground downwind and is the base for every jump transition later.

How to

  1. Slow down upwind

    Edge a little upwind and slow your speed so you stay in control.

  2. Send the kite to 12

    Steer the kite steadily up to 12 o'clock and let your weight come off the back foot.

  3. Shift your weight

    Move your weight onto the front foot and flatten the board as the kite passes overhead.

  4. Steer to the new side

    Bring the kite down to 10 or 2 o'clock on the new side as you switch your feet and stance.

  5. Edge away

    Dig in the new heel edge and ride off in the new direction.

Common mistakes

  • Kite too low

    Keep the kite near 12 o'clock through the change so it does not pull you off balance.

  • Sinking at the switch

    Keep a little speed and steer the kite down on the new side without hesitating.

  • Losing ground downwind

    Edge upwind before you slow down so you finish where you started.

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Track your progress on the Transition

Log every session on the Transition 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.

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