How to Darkslide - from Beginner to PRO 🔥

The darkslide might look difficult, but it's actually a really sick, achievable trick for 99% of kiters! This video will teach you the correct technique for darkslides so that you can NYEEOWWWW all over your local spot.

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[nikfrey]

Great video Mike, as always! I'm gonna send this to all the homies learning slides. This is the best video I've seen on this, especially with the mid-kiting commentary.

[stefanorumi]

I have been trying this for a while, not succeeding yet. This video was very insightful with some extra details I will apply the next wind. Thanks brahhh

[lifeofgarrick]

Best kite teacher on the planet! And I must say that is the sickest kiteboard I've ever seen 🫶

[Sephyy]

Soooo useful and entertaining. Good work dude!

[nnickers]

Smooth criminal Mike! Amazing breakdown as always. Any tips for learning tricks like this and others in choppy/wave conditions?

Also maybe a video suggestion - how to get good jumping etc on your non dominant direction.

[gustavosalomaocunha]

Where is this mate? Thanks for the tutorial

[markvanduinen]

Great tips! Most instructional vids lack the detail to really help progression. <3 dark slides. I can watch those all day (versus boring tripple loops :p). Def trying this next time I'm riding.

[settwig]

Thanks for the nice How To :) Are you always using the High V with the Pace Pro regardless of the size? Have you tried low V?

[maxyachtmaster]

How do you avoid losing the board? Do you use your straps tight or loose?

[mattsuch]

Where did you get that grab handle please.. looks good for board offs?!

[moffmo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I too get embarrassed by finishing early - thanks for that pro tip! hahaha

[davidflusin]

Good vid as usual! And nice 1980's porn star stache (channeling Jesse Richman?😋) What about the nice pink big air handle? It seems to become popular, Can you elaborate on that?