I tend to find modern broad-strap pads a real pain - when set tight enough to feel secure in chop, they don't allow pivoting. Old school narrow straps without the pad seem to allow a more secure fit while maintaining pivot. That and the fact that nearly all modern pads are made of poor quality plastics and parts that break in the first crash.
@@KitesurfingAcademy I have a huge problem with foul-hooking. I will use the Mystique "sltealth" system from now on on the water, so it can't happen again. I am having trouble edging on both sides and trying to get toe-side (I have progressed very rapidly). Other big question, if I am playing in big surf out at the reef (4ft-6ft) it is dangerous to use a board leash, but in such waves, if I lose my board, how do I see the board to recover it?
Hey-hey-hey, Jack! Well, from your questions it seems that you are waaay more than a beginner, mate! So, abt the foul-hooking, there are two diametrically opposite approaches I can recommend. 1. Try to stop using the chicken pin for a while. Yeah, just like we did in the old days, when there were NO chicken pin at all in the first place. With this add-on (or take away rather) you will need to pay attention to the chicken loop and to the tension in your lines at all times, and when this becomes a habit you can go back to the comfortable ch-pin. This will be needed when you start riding unhooked later on as well. 2. Try Cabrinha's fireball. This thing is way safer than the regular Chicken loop. Still not perfect yet better, in my opinion. As to the edging, I wish I could see what is going on with your riding position... I am gonna guess that you are standing up right and not leveraging the pull of the kite as much as needed. Lean away from the kite MORE, see how low can you go! I explain all these details on the day 4 in our program, at KitesurfingAcademy.com and here is that video: ua-cam.com/video/ykoWtFV1mt0/v-deo.html And about the board being visible, I painted the bottom of my favorite board with neon fluorescent paint to make it visible after I almost lost it one day. Well, I lost it a few years later anyway, left it on the parking lot... I hope this helps, man! :)
@@KitesurfingAcademy I WAS just a beginner when I posted. I have progressed very quickly (maybe 35 sessions now since water-starting) but I spent many years sailing, hanging off the wind, and struggling windsurfing so I probably have to learn much less than other people learning kiting. Or course there is a danger there since I am now trying to jump and I definitely don't have the hours in for kite control for the kite to always be where I expect it (which can be quite dangerous in a jump). About your solutions (1) Yes, I bought a Mystique stealth which is kind of like a fixed fireball (it doesn't move but has a fixed loop that I have to put the chicken loop through and then reconnect to the safety mechanism so no foul-hooking) 2: edging, yes you are correct, I was keeping the kite higher than other people. You are correct so I will check out your suggested series, although for now I have access only to snow-kiting. Thanks. BTW, I had so much wind experience with windsurfing that I subconsciously became aware of wind direction and strength through my ears. I didn't realize it, but when it was cold, I tried putting on a hood and things became very difficult.
@@davidsuzukiispolpot Sooo true about the FEEL of the wind!!! Cannot agree more with you. It took me a while to get used to NOT feeling the ambient air... This is why I love to kitesurf in warmer climates - no wetsuit is needed! And where do you go snowkiting, I wonder?
Great video. Specially for beginners like me! Thanks for posting it!
Thank you for making an informative video. It was very helpful!
I tend to find modern broad-strap pads a real pain - when set tight enough to feel secure in chop, they don't allow pivoting. Old school narrow straps without the pad seem to allow a more secure fit while maintaining pivot.
That and the fact that nearly all modern pads are made of poor quality plastics and parts that break in the first crash.
I have to agree... Designers are overthinking simple things and the materials... uhhh...
Great information! Thanks!
Glad you found it useful! Any questions - let me know! Best!
Nice video, the pivot info was new, super useful.
Another great video. Lots of good info I didn’t receive in my prior lessons.
Great vid! Happy it is in English
This one had very important information (I am beginner)
Glad you like it! Anything else you'd like to learn??
@@KitesurfingAcademy I have a huge problem with foul-hooking. I will use the Mystique "sltealth" system from now on on the water, so it can't happen again.
I am having trouble edging on both sides and trying to get toe-side (I have progressed very rapidly).
Other big question, if I am playing in big surf out at the reef (4ft-6ft) it is dangerous to use a board leash, but in such waves, if I lose my board, how do I see the board to recover it?
Hey-hey-hey, Jack! Well, from your questions it seems that you are waaay more than a beginner, mate! So, abt the foul-hooking, there are two diametrically opposite approaches I can recommend. 1. Try to stop using the chicken pin for a while. Yeah, just like we did in the old days, when there were NO chicken pin at all in the first place. With this add-on (or take away rather) you will need to pay attention to the chicken loop and to the tension in your lines at all times, and when this becomes a habit you can go back to the comfortable ch-pin. This will be needed when you start riding unhooked later on as well. 2. Try Cabrinha's fireball. This thing is way safer than the regular Chicken loop. Still not perfect yet better, in my opinion.
As to the edging, I wish I could see what is going on with your riding position... I am gonna guess that you are standing up right and not leveraging the pull of the kite as much as needed. Lean away from the kite MORE, see how low can you go! I explain all these details on the day 4 in our program, at KitesurfingAcademy.com and here is that video:
ua-cam.com/video/ykoWtFV1mt0/v-deo.html
And about the board being visible, I painted the bottom of my favorite board with neon fluorescent paint to make it visible after I almost lost it one day. Well, I lost it a few years later anyway, left it on the parking lot...
I hope this helps, man!
:)
@@KitesurfingAcademy I WAS just a beginner when I posted. I have progressed very quickly (maybe 35 sessions now since water-starting) but I spent many years sailing, hanging off the wind, and struggling windsurfing so I probably have to learn much less than other people learning kiting. Or course there is a danger there since I am now trying to jump and I definitely don't have the hours in for kite control for the kite to always be where I expect it (which can be quite dangerous in a jump).
About your solutions (1) Yes, I bought a Mystique stealth which is kind of like a fixed fireball (it doesn't move but has a fixed loop that I have to put the chicken loop through and then reconnect to the safety mechanism so no foul-hooking)
2: edging, yes you are correct, I was keeping the kite higher than other people. You are correct so I will check out your suggested series, although for now I have access only to snow-kiting. Thanks.
BTW, I had so much wind experience with windsurfing that I subconsciously became aware of wind direction and strength through my ears. I didn't realize it, but when it was cold, I tried putting on a hood and things became very difficult.
@@davidsuzukiispolpot Sooo true about the FEEL of the wind!!! Cannot agree more with you. It took me a while to get used to NOT feeling the ambient air... This is why I love to kitesurf in warmer climates - no wetsuit is needed! And where do you go snowkiting, I wonder?
Cool video, its ashamame its not in french
Good point! Let's collaborate and do the voice over!