Why most of us would ride more, and crash less, a size down. Nobody got it right straight away. The breakthrough came after a short break on the beach, talking through what the video showed.
What made the difference
The first thing we changed was bar pressure. A slightly shorter depower line made the kite sit further forward and gave back the feel we had lost on gusty days.
- Film from the beach to spot bad habits
- Rinse your bar and lines after salt water
- Check your safety leash before every launch
- Ride a size smaller in gusty wind
Commit to the edge, then trust the kite. Half measures are what hurt.
Tomas Reyes, Gustline crew
Most of the session happened on the inside, where the chop is smaller and a crash costs less. Riders who stayed there rode twice as long.
The short version
Once the tide dropped, the sandbar created a flat lane that was perfect for practice. We lined up, took turns and filmed each attempt.
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I would add one thing: always check the forecast twice on the day.
On a smaller board it is the same idea, just be patient on the lulls.
Good shout, we will add that to the list.
Clear and practical, thanks. Bookmarking for the winter.
The photos are unreal. Which lens were you using?
How crowded was the beach? We are thinking of going in the spring.
Any tips for doing this on a smaller board?