kitingalburghstyle - 28-10-2007 at 02:58 AM
hiya, iv been flying a sabre 9.5 with a standard flexifoil buggy. can almost do the two wheel thingy.. but i cant seem to be able to do the spinning/
skidding into reverse. Am i right in thinking you cruise along with the kite at 10 or 2 (ish) and you keep it at this position then turn the wheel
away from the kite? cos when i do this, i seem to get half way round (my back to the kite) and then it pulls me back round.. what am i doing wrong??
sorry if that wasnt a very clear explanation!
Will
KYTE SLINGER - 28-10-2007 at 09:26 AM
turn towards the wing.... move the kite up one hr. just before when your hands move back across l{lets use your lap} your right leg you want to move
the front wheel in the other direction
Break it down ...wing on the left side you move the kite up one hr. turn towards the kite{left} hands start to go towards your right shoulder turn
wheel right ..drop the kite back down to keep motion..180
the longer you hold the front wheel transition from left to right will spin [360}you keep in mind your body and buggy will revolve around your
hands so keep your hands up some so that you don't take your head off from the lines being low .
Tip to try ,is to do a dry run .... w/o the buggy walk the kite as if you were in the buggy read your body movement w /hand movements {turn body left,
hands go to the right and walk backwards }
this programs muscle and mind movements under control then use that memory and apply that to the trick
zloty - 28-10-2007 at 09:53 AM
It is also smart to have reverse riding down as after Your spin You will be going backwards.Doing 180s revers to forward to kite is probably the easer
for most people as all You have to do is just spin wheel with out much hip movement.One more tip Wear some safety padding for trying new tricks.It is
best to learn all tricks on the beach as it is more forgiving. For spins pump up Your tires and rise Your seat. That should help.
Pablo - 28-10-2007 at 01:24 PM
So spinning from backwards to forwards, I've been turning the rear of the buggy upwind and doing ok, but I end up having to pull the front end around,
am I better to swing the rear downwind while doing this.
KYTE SLINGER - 28-10-2007 at 06:09 PM
Downwards.. it will help pull the front end back around... also you can add after you come out of the spin is to use that
force to pop it on 2 wheels and ride off
up wards are great for freestyle tactician like myself they take a bit more control between the pilot, wing and buggy
KYTE SLINGER - 28-10-2007 at 06:25 PM
also like Slawek said shifting your weight around is really important...lean your body into the turn and up towards the down tube helps swings the
rear end around.....
kitingalburghstyle - 29-10-2007 at 08:42 AM
ok thanks...will give it a go next time i catch the wind!!!