How to Switch Feet Strapless Kitesurfing Tutorial

In this week's kitesurfing tutorial video, we will cover how you can switch your feet on a strapless kiteboard. There are 2 ways you can try and change your stance. one is by jumping slightly and the other is by stepping. This video covers both so you can give them a try and see what works best for you when you are out there next time!

How to Switch Feet Strapless Kitesurfing Tutorial

[mariyaotten-andrew]

Thanks for the tips! I managed to get the step swap going (sometimes). I still need a lot of practice but this explanation was a game changer 🙌

[petersterling]

Great Video! It's Very easy to understand when you describe it. Your delivery is good as well

[ermanakbay]

I've been practicing this for a while and today I noticed that just "looking" at your feet while switching helps a lot.

[dalin]

i'm excited to try once the ice melts here! last year i kinda gave up lol. i usually was falling off to the side so hoping it works to put my arch over the toes

[alfonsosaballett]

I have found that going upwind a little helps before doing the switch, I will have to try the hop.

[loridelia]

Ok so I am so struggling with this foot change! I have been watching numerous videos your hop is a great suggestion. But curious many other videos do a long drawn out carve then switch feet after riding their side. Your approach is a much quicker motion with the switch happening before the turn ? Hoping you can do another video showing kite and foot movement together. The timing is quite challenging !

[mikemiller]

It seems that it's all about balance and quickness. Because when showing a switch in static, e.g. board on a beach - kite pull is not taken in account here. And a moment you're starting to bring back leg forward, your current front leg is really a strong pivot point with kite pulling. To my experience after watching plenty of tutorials on a subject, only practice will show you the way when you will make a first switch.

[garytaylor]

Is it better to go straps or strapless when On a surfboard as I’m just beginning in this i’ve been using a twin tips for years and I’m just trying to get into the surfboard

[carptackula]

'Lead with hips, not feet" = GAME CHANGER!