to change directions
edge control of board ... drive up wind rear heel pressure as you guide the kite to apex ...tension and balance through the hips ,like sitting in a
chair
as you unweight on the board allow edge to slip AND LOOK THE NEW DIRECTION! balancing weight to NEW REAR FOOT
Your NEW front hand to give timed down stroke to the new direction, then stable and power away. your new direction , pick an upwind point above
your launch spot
TIMING AND RATE (grows and changes with time and skill)
some can be quick through the apex depowered and can hold a very stable position if you need to hold your position.
some sliding styles with slower timed kite action, kinda of a powered 50/50grind
i like, a hop to toeside and down loop turn . quick, powerful and come out FAST!
but a sliding trans. you have to learn, fundamental ! cool stuff comes later. this move and your start are very similar, they share balance and kite
control timing reflexes that will become mindless motion your body reacts to if you keep doing it ..............................
until you START thinking about something else!