Kitesurfing: How To Waterstart (The Easy Way)

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Recap Of How To Waterstart Like A Pro!

Boat Vs Beach Kitesurfing Lessons: Consider taking boat-style kite surfing lessons for faster progression, as they provide more space and opportunities for practice compared to beach lessons.

Critical Skills for Waterstarting: Focus on two key skills during the waterstarting stage - mastering kite control with both two hands and one hand, and refining the power dive technique, which acts as the "gas pedal" for getting up on the board.

Gradual Power Application: Start with small power dives to find the right balance before attempting a harder dive. Gradually increase the power to lift yourself onto the board, avoiding excessive force initially.

Foot Positioning and Movement: Point your front foot towards the kite and move slightly downwind to aid in getting up and planing. Additionally, assist the power dive motion by imagining pulling yourself up, similar to going up a set of stairs.

Maintaining Momentum: To prevent crashes or loss of power, incorporate follow-up power dives after getting up. This continuous motion ensures consistent power and helps riders avoid freezing or losing control during their first rides.

[neilmossey]

You're back Jake!
Love your channel!

[archnoobpilot]

Even though I have been kitesurfing for some years now, I really enjoyed this video. You will always remember your first waterstart :)

[danilosantininiedziejko]

Hey jake! Glad you keep doing videos! But i really miss your pov raw rides/vlogs videos mann, you should get back to it! So fun to see your adventures on boots in beautiful Antigua! Wish you guys the best! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[moviedoodz]

Jake, good to see you back . what have you been up to man ?

[sheltontian]

great video. I am a beginner of kitesurfing. My trouble is to turn kite up to keep it at 45 degree angle after diving the kite first to waterstart. I pointed my board downwind, somehow the kite would not go up no mater how I turned it, it stayed at the edge of the wind window and then dropped into the water due to lack of wind power at the edge of the wind window. please advise.