INSTRUCTIONAL: Edging and Controling Speed
Whether you are trying to hold it down in overpowered conditions or drive upwind, here are some tips for having better control over your riding.
Tag: "Instructional"
INSTRUCTIONAL: The Costs of Kiteboarding
Many people who may be interested in kiteboarding are turned away from the sport because of the initially large investment that it takes to get going as a kiteboarder.
INSTRUCTIONAL: Riding Toeside
Even for many seasoned riders, riding toeside seems to be an elusive skill, not because it’s hard to do, but because it’s hard to do well.
Aug 13, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
INSTRUCTIONAL: Unhook!
The truth about unhooking is that it’s not nearly as difficult as most people think it is.
Aug 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Strapless Surfing: Getting to the Outside
Strapless riding is a great way to challenge yourself and have fun on even the flattest of days. One of the biggest challenges when riding strapless can be getting out past the waves.
Aug 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Twin Tip Tack
The Twin Tip Tack is a great way to change directions without loosing any ground downwind and is basically a low backroll transition.
Jul 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
INSTRUCTIONAL: Where Does the Kite Leash Go?
Many kites ship with multiple options for where you should connect your safety leash, but it’s not always completely clear which attachment is the best for you.
Jul 28, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
The Kiteboarder Launches an Updated Online Version of TKB with the June 2010 Issue Available Now
With the online version of the June 2010 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine, TKB is launching a new online magazine viewing experience.
Off to the Rescue: Advanced Recoveries
Practice makes perfect and I cannot stress enough that you should take time to practice these techniques in controlled situations before you try to help someone in a real life.
Jun 22, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Kiteloop
The Kiteloop is not a very technically difficult move, but it takes a lot of commitment to pull off right.
TKB Trick Tips: S-Bend
The S-Bend is a combination of the raley and front roll. This is a very basic unhooked kiteboarding move.
Jun 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: The Raley
The Raley is one of the easiest unhooked moves to do in kiteboarding and is a building block for many more advanced moves.
Jun 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Back Roll to Revert
The Kiteboarder Magazine takes you through the Back Roll to Revert, a move that can easily add a bit of flair to your switch stance riding.
Jun 16, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
INSTRUCTIONAL: Off to the Rescue: Helping Riders in Trouble
Most of us have experienced seeing another rider whose kite is down and is having trouble relaunching. Here’s my question: Did you consider helping out, or did you just watch as the kiter thrashed around, thinking to yourself that they’ll be OK?
Mar 26, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
The PUCKER Factor: How to Handle the Most Common Kitemares
“What do I do now?” As a kiter, you need to be mentally prepared for how you will react in different situations before they actually happen. Always be ready to activate your safety system and practice doing it so that you will know what to expect when you have to pull the trigger.
Mar 01, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE: Slim Chance
Why is this move called the Slim Chance? Because that’s your chance of pulling it off – slim! Master this one and you will be the envy of all others.
Feb 22, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
TKB STAND UP PADDLING INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE
Since this is a magazine about kiteboarding, you may be asking yourself, “WHAT IS A STAND UP PADLEBOARDING INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE DOING HERE?” Over the past year, it has become very obvious to us that a great majority of our readers either already have their own stand up paddling equipment, have given it a try, or are interested in getting into this rapidly growing sport.
UNSTRAPPED TOESIDE JIBE MADE EASY
Many kiteboarders have discovered how much fun riding a surfboard-style directional board can be, but many of those who haven’t are intimidated by having to learn how to jibe. Fear not! It’s really not as hard as you might think it is.
Jan 13, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
SLIM CHANCE Instructional Sequence
Why is this move called the Slim Chance? Because that’s your chance of pulling it off – slim! The Slim Chance (also known as a Front Mobe) is an inverted front roll with a backside 360. Master this one and you will be the envy of all others.
Jan 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
SIMPLE SPINS: Add Some Variety to Jumps
Rotations are easy and they will add a lot of variety to your jumps, as you can spin frontside or backside for either one or multiple rotations. The key to rotations is all in your head, and we don’t mean your brain.
Dec 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
LOOP THAT KITE: How to Kite Loop
The kite loop is one of the less technical tricks in kiteboarding. In fact, as a beginner, you might have looped your kite on accident, regretting the action as you were heading head first into the water! Looping your kite isn’t hard – they’re all about control and commitment, but you must also follow a few important key points to be successful.
Dec 14, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG: How to Get out of the 13 Most Common Kitemares
Getting into trouble is a part of kiteboarding. Every kiteboarder has either had or will have an OH SH!T moment and how you handle the situation will determine whether you pick yourself back up and continue your session, or find yourself in the back of an ambulance. We have compiled a list of the most common kitemares and how you should react when caught in that situation.
Load and Pop: Intro to Wakestyle Kiteboarding
Learning a few unhooked load and pop tricks adds a whole new realm of possibilities to your riding. Unhooking is not just for young riders and is actually a lot easier than you think.
Dec 04, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
I’m Faster than You! KITEBOARING COURSE RACING BASICS
As simple as it might seem initially, course racing is actually very technical and involves much more than just being able to handle your kite and board.
Dec 02, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
TKB Beginner to Advanced Kiteboarding Instructional Guide
Rather than bore you with the same regurgitated newbie beginner information, we enlisted the help of many of the top instructional coaches in the country to share their expertise with you and also added some new sections to ensure The Kiteboarder Instructional Guide is both up-to-date and useful to every level of kiteboarder.
Nov 28, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
