Kitesoul Magazine #10 English Edition

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BASIC FREESTYLE MOVES
Pop to Blind Surface Pass
BASIC FREESTYLE MOVES ALBERTO RONDINA
POP TO BLIND SURFACE PASS
Text Alberto Rondina | Photo Alberto Rondina, Roberta Pala
Popping to Blind is the 2nd step in surface handelpasses.
Its something that you first need to try hooked
in, so that you can focus on the board and body
movement without thinking too much about the
kite or kite power. The board basically needs to
turn 180 degrees backside, so as you look back
with your head you can see the spray your board
was making, well now it still needs to go the same
direction.
Once you have that dialed, you gotta step it up
and try it unhooked.
With good speed, unhooked and look for a good
place where to pop (a nice chop would help)
Push hard with your back leg to get height and
bend slightly the front leg to bring the board out
of the water.
Turn your head over your back shoulder and leave