Pimp Yo Kite - The Kiteboarder Magazine

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RALEY
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The raley should be one of the first tricks you learn. You have to unhook to do a raley properly, and you do not have
to send the kite. Any level of rider can learn the raley.
1. Unhook with the kite 45 to 60 degrees above the water. Remember to keep your hands centered on the bar.
2-3. Load against the kite by edging upwind. Stand tall and push off the tail of your board for pop.
4-6 As you leave the water, throw your board up and away from the kite. Let your shoulders come down as your board travels upward. Your
goal is to get the board above your head.
7-9. Hold this position until after the peak of your jump.
10-15. As you approach the water, you need to get your feet back under your body. Imagine trying to break your bar over your forward hip to
quickly bring the board underneath you.
16-18. Bend your knees to absorb the landing and ride away with speed.
Tips:
1. You must commit to this move. Try hooked in raleys to get comfortable with loading and popping off the water.
2. Let go with your back hand and land with your board moving toward your kite.
S-BEND
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The S-Bend is an easy, stylish move. You should be able to do raleys and front rolls before you try the S-bend, as this
move is a combination of the two. The S-bend begins exactly the same way as the raley.
1-2. Unhook with the kite 45 to 60 degrees above the water. Remember to keep your hands centered on the bar.
3-4. Load against the kite by edging upwind. Stand tall and push off the tail of your board for pop.
5-6. As you leave the water, throw your board up and away from the kite. Let your shoulders come down as your board travels upward. Your
goal is to get the board above your head.
7-8. As your body becomes horizontal, start your rotation by tucking your head to your lead shoulder and throwing your lead shoulder down.
9-10. Spot your landing as you come around. If you stare at the spot you want to land, it will help stop your rotation.
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Tips:
Again, imagine trying to break your bar over your forward hip to quickly bring the board underneath you.
1. You must commit to this move. Unhook to get the correct extension.
2. Try to find a nice piece of chop to pop off into the rotation. Remember to land with your board pointing towards your kite.
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