Kitesoul Magazine #12 English Edition

AHI DE ABOITIZ
Step 4: Finishing the rotation
The next step is all about commitment.
Although it might
feel wrong at first, look really
hard over your back shoulder
and throw the whole right side
of your body into the rotation.
Wherever your head goes your
body will follow so look for the
landing on the other side. As you
come around, bring your front
leg up and extend your back leg
out slightly. This will cause your
board to rotate more on a vertical
axis and help keep it stuck to
your feet especially if it’s windy.
Step 5: Landing
As it comes around look for your
landing and try keep your knees
bent until you get close to
the water. Just before you land
extend your legs out to keep
the board stuck to your feet. As
you land bend your knees again
to absorb the impact and ride
away. Now go do it again before
you forget how!
Possible Dangers:
Although this one is relatively
safe, you still need to be aware
of the dangers involved.
Like always in any strapless trick,
it can be quite easy for the
board to fly away downwind
landing upside down. Just try to
be aware of the fins as they can
quite easily cut.