1. It's not fair that I can only like this video once. It deserves ma y more likes, if others can like it for me I would be grateful. 2. There is so much gold in looking at your videos that are a few steps further than my current level, little tips like the edging that apply well ahead of time. Thanks!
Really good video again. Really want to start learning these. My biggest problem however is that all locations i ride are quite choppy, which makes it really hard to maintain a proper edge. Do you have any tips (or could you maybe do a video tutorial) on how to jump properly in choppy conditions? Would be very highly appreciated! 🤙🏻
Hi, yes chop will make learning your first loops much harder. Chop can be worse than big waves because big waves often have clean water in between them. You're less likely to get a good upwind angle on take off in choppy conditions, and when you land it's like hitting speed bumps. It takes a long time to be able to ride/edge well in chop. You have to use your whole body as suspension to keep contact. And you need to be looking ahead and working with the contours you see. I'll have a look and see if I have any decent footage of that skill.
@@kitesurfcollegethanks for the answer! It doesnt necessarily has to be of a kite loop. Any video in jumping in chop would already be very helpful and much appreciated. 😊
Thank you for another great video! To confirm, strong edge also helps with the jump height, right? The stronger the edge, the higher you jump, correct?
Hello Eugene. Yes better edging increases jump height, and also increases how "floaty" the jump is (how much hang time you get). This extra hangtime is great for learning low-height loops. Also because edging increases jump height, it means that you can get away with sending the kite up to 12 fairly slowly, which means the kite is slightly nearer the edge of the wind window (less downwind), which also makes your low-height loops work much better.
Thank you - brilliant explanation - at what height minimum & average low height are we talking about? Many of my jumps are in the 3 - 5m range, are these possible within that range? {Aside, heli loops, ideal height while landing?}. Thank you kindly. 🪂
@@KST9182 In my opinion I'm sure the answer is that up to 4m or 5m jump height for this type of loop is ideal. Once higher rhan that much of the loop dynamics are the same, but you'll need to see other video's on the kite catching you and associated techniques
1. It's not fair that I can only like this video once. It deserves ma y more likes, if others can like it for me I would be grateful. 2. There is so much gold in looking at your videos that are a few steps further than my current level, little tips like the edging that apply well ahead of time. Thanks!
Wow, thanks for saying so. I'm happy to have helped.
absolutely!
Another awesome breakdown. Edging is the hardest thing to master. Especially timing it with the kite is at takeoff point going 35kph.
Many thanks for making these videos !
You're welcome Edwin I hope you enjoy them
This was a very concrete, good video. Thanks
again awesome tutorial, looking forward to the next episode!
Thanks for another great tutorial video, appreciate you 🤙
Thanks for share , as always interesting , maybe one of the most interesting manoubers
Very well explained - thx a lot!
Cheers, much appreciated
These videos are amazing
Thanks so much, all the best, Alex
Great video!
So you would say there is no minimum height u need to jump to perform a safe kite loop but maximum edging is that key to being safe?
@@lk9296 yes with a good edge and a responsive 9/10m kite you only need a meter to loop and catch. Even less with an 8, but more with a 12.
Really good video again. Really want to start learning these. My biggest problem however is that all locations i ride are quite choppy, which makes it really hard to maintain a proper edge. Do you have any tips (or could you maybe do a video tutorial) on how to jump properly in choppy conditions? Would be very highly appreciated! 🤙🏻
Looks like only option is to learn how to edge in chop. Nothing else here really. It will just take longer time for you. Persistence.
Hi, yes chop will make learning your first loops much harder. Chop can be worse than big waves because big waves often have clean water in between them. You're less likely to get a good upwind angle on take off in choppy conditions, and when you land it's like hitting speed bumps. It takes a long time to be able to ride/edge well in chop. You have to use your whole body as suspension to keep contact. And you need to be looking ahead and working with the contours you see. I'll have a look and see if I have any decent footage of that skill.
@@kitesurfcollegethanks for the answer! It doesnt necessarily has to be of a kite loop. Any video in jumping in chop would already be very helpful and much appreciated. 😊
Thank you for another great video! To confirm, strong edge also helps with the jump height, right? The stronger the edge, the higher you jump, correct?
Hello Eugene. Yes better edging increases jump height, and also increases how "floaty" the jump is (how much hang time you get). This extra hangtime is great for learning low-height loops. Also because edging increases jump height, it means that you can get away with sending the kite up to 12 fairly slowly, which means the kite is slightly nearer the edge of the wind window (less downwind), which also makes your low-height loops work much better.
Thank you - brilliant explanation - at what height minimum & average low height are we talking about? Many of my jumps are in the 3 - 5m range, are these possible within that range? {Aside, heli loops, ideal height while landing?}. Thank you kindly. 🪂
@@KST9182 In my opinion I'm sure the answer is that up to 4m or 5m jump height for this type of loop is ideal. Once higher rhan that much of the loop dynamics are the same, but you'll need to see other video's on the kite catching you and associated techniques