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How to kite jump?

djsquare1 - 3-6-2010 at 08:18 PM

I can't find any good posts on static kite jumping. What is the best technique you have found?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

furbowski - 3-6-2010 at 09:09 PM

you can have a looky here:

http://sites.google.com/site/chrismwhittaker/pendulumjump

and download the video from there. It's the basic description of a pendulum jump.

most folks move on pretty quick from static jumping, I'm one of the very few who has not yet done so.

but you need a good jump kite. The blaze might be OK.

Also, kite jumping isn't safe. Skill with the kite and prudence with the winds will help lots, but the risk is always there.

newtokiting - 4-6-2010 at 05:42 AM

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Originally posted by furbowski





Also, kite jumping isn't safe.
thats the understatement of the year.......

Drewculous - 4-6-2010 at 02:19 PM

this is a good one


Drewculous - 4-6-2010 at 02:21 PM

just remember... jumping all too often looks like this




The above vid

djsquare1 - 5-6-2010 at 05:20 PM

God, that last video made me never want to kite jump again! Im sticking to the water.

Funny thing, I did that exact same thing just after I made my post. Went up half as high and came slamming down. Pulled hams and roughed up a bit.

i just need to practice the pendulum part where I land softly next time!

Other than that it was a helll of a jump and wish I had it on tape! But id rather stick to water :P

stetson05 - 5-6-2010 at 06:29 PM

Don't forget to redirect

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Originally posted by djsquare1
God, that last video made me never want to kite jump again! Im sticking to the water.

Funny thing, I did that exact same thing just after I made my post. Went up half as high and came slamming down. Pulled hams and roughed up a bit.

i just need to practice the pendulum part where I land softly next time!

Other than that it was a helll of a jump and wish I had it on tape! But id rather stick to water :P

WolfWolfee - 5-6-2010 at 06:42 PM

Take it from a guy who has seen some insane heights, only fly as high as you want to full. Funny thing is I've only been hurt on lower jumps, less time to correct. Make sure you know your kite and its characteristics before you even think of jumping and yes water is a softer landing and ice really sucks.

shaggs2riches - 6-6-2010 at 11:11 PM

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Originally posted by WolfWolfee
Take it from a guy who has seen some insane heights, only fly as high as you want to full. Funny thing is I've only been hurt on lower jumps, less time to correct. Make sure you know your kite and its characteristics before you even think of jumping and yes water is a softer landing and ice really sucks.


I still remember your story of how you flew the snow devil this winter getting like 70ft man and I thought 15feet was scary.

Kamikuza - 6-6-2010 at 11:20 PM

70ft UP?!?! The Synergy was getting me what felt like 6 feet up and I was thinking that was enough :lol:

djsquare1 - 25-6-2010 at 05:34 PM

I finally got it down, now I can land perfect jumps 6-15 feet in the air without killing myself again:

1) Generate power to get your lines tight by swooping the kite back & forth across the top of the wind window.
2) Sweep your kite to the left and run to the right/backwards to keep lines tight, notice the lines getting tighter.
3) When you feel the kite lifting you, jump, and redirect the kite for a nice landing.

Sometimes all I have to do is sweep the kite and kick off lightly and I will get about 5 feet of air.
This was with the 10 meter blaze I learned with

Kamikuza - 26-6-2010 at 06:31 AM

Bigger kite is easier :yes: my FS makes :o jumps so easy :Ange09:

arkay - 4-7-2010 at 07:36 AM

What kite are you jumping with? I don't see any floaty jumping kites in your quiver.

cgenerotti - 15-7-2010 at 08:37 PM

where do you redirect your kite to? im thinking of buying a power kite just need to get the money lol

lives2fly - 16-7-2010 at 02:45 AM

Back over your head so you float down.

be warned the "just need to get the money" thing doesn't go away.... ever...

You always need another kite or board or buggy for some reason :spin:

mdntdncr - 26-7-2010 at 08:08 PM

So what did the guy in the video do wrong?

Not redirect overhead? (that and let go too soon . .)

WIllardTheGrey - 27-7-2010 at 01:00 AM

He unpacked his kite.:ticking:

It was too much kite for the wind and his skills. Redirecting might have helped, but going up that fast your going to be in trouble no-mater what.