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Re: Jumping is hard!

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:00 pm
by NCKite_Ryder
There is a launch at the coasty station...

Re: Jumping is hard!

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:38 pm
by jwest21
NCKite_Ryder wrote:There is a launch at the coasty station...
By the description here, I'd say I'm in no condition to be even considering a launch there. https://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/for ... =1&t=10967

Re: Jumping is hard!

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:34 am
by nbon
The info here really helped me with jumps...check load and pop.

http://www.alwayswindy.com/blog/kitesur ... ng-videos/

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Jumping is hard!

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:52 am
by sc-surfer
1. Power up
2. Head out through the surf
3. As you crest an almost breaking wave at full speed, sheet in and hang on.

Nothing to it. :-)

Re: Jumping is hard!

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:28 am
by Aloha

Re: Jumping is hard!

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:04 am
by jwest21
I first saw this several weeks ago and found it to be an amazing description of the load and pop. Thanks for reminding me of its existence. Hulk… BOOST!!!