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i'm not a jumper/freestyler. i've just buggied and snowkited (on skiis) so far. just want to cruise and learn small jumps so that when it(a jump) happens i'm prepared.
i bought used MBS Pro90. i will be on turf. i know the board is plenty more than i need but then it ought to easily out last me.
anyhoo-tires say max 60psi.
i can only get ~32 into them with a new bicycle pump. two air gages both read ~32 psi.
the previous owner was size 13 feet. i am a 10.
i adjusted the binding mounts in a notch on both sides. and readjusted the straps while wearing my regular 'kiting' shoes.
just rolling around the driveway it seems that i can turn sharper toe side. should i readjust bindings so i can put more force on them to pull tighter heel side turn?
i don't really want to have my feet too snug/locked in or do I?
any other advice?
what should i be concentrating(drills) in these beginning stages. i'm sure my kite skills are up to snuff for my modest intentions of land boarding.
thanks,
Paul

Didn't get any help here huh?

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Originally posted by revpaul ok i'm not a jumper/freestyler. i've just buggied and snowkited (on skiis) so far. just want to cruise and learn small jumps so that when it(a jump) happens i'm prepared. i bought used MBS Pro90. i will be on turf. i know the board is plenty more than i need but then it ought to easily out last me. anyhoo-tires say max 60psi. i can only get ~32 into them with a new bicycle pump. two air gages both read ~32 psi. the previous owner was size 13 feet. i am a 10. i adjusted the binding mounts in a notch on both sides. and readjusted the straps while wearing my regular 'kiting' shoes. just rolling around the driveway it seems that i can turn sharper toe side. should i readjust bindings so i can put more force on them to pull tighter heel side turn? i don't really want to have my feet too snug/locked in or do I? any other advice? what should i be concentrating(drills) in these beginning stages. i'm sure my kite skills are up to snuff for my modest intentions of land boarding. thanks, Paul

lower the PSI, so you dont roll that fast at first, when you feel comfortable with speed, fill them back up

if the board is stable for you're liking right now, leave it that way. You should be stiffer on the heel side because thats where most of your weight is on. If you plan to ride toe side, than a ligther setting is perfect.

what kite do you feel most comfortable with? FB or DP
use the kite that you have most control with, and work on just moved forward a few feet one way, stop, and come back the same way. This should give you a lot of board feel first.

when you move to jumping, you'll need to size up your kite or wait for higher winds. This is probably best to use your DP so you can regulate the height of your jumps.

with your board you'll want to start off a little loose just enough if you were standing on the board you could get out. in the air you'll need "toes up" so the board says on you. If in trouble you could easily slide out, let the board fall and recover your footing. As you progress those straps get tighter unless you're planning "board off" tricks.

my wooden nickel thoughts

First thing is to pray...:bouncing:

Just come hang out with the Guerilla you'll catch on quick

I don't pay much attention to the PSI. Just pump them up until they are firm like a bike tire. Turning heelside will be no problem when you are leaning back against a kite. I don't like my bindings super snug. Its better to be able to twist your feet against the binding mounts to lock your foot in than snug the bindings down tighter. You'll want to be able to kick out if you have to.