I was wondering if I'm missing a step when I'm jumping with my kites when static flying in the field, when I land its pretty hard and sometimes hurts my ankle from landing (so hard I guess?). I tried to keep my knees bent but possibly I didn't that time. Anyway, I'm flying the kite across the window and when it feels pretty powered up I'm yanking the bar in and go airborne. Should I be pulling the bar on the side opposite the direction I'm going to redirect the kite before I'm hitting the ground? Usually I'm paying more attention to the ground I think but it happens pretty quickly. I was also wondering if I should be running with the kite while I'm sending it across in front of me and then redirecting when I go to jump if that would give more air?

hmmm, yeah I need to try again heh
So your jumping on the 2nd redirect?

The kite wont float you down unless it is right above you. The redirect should be bringing the kite back to zenith. Also pull bar in right before you land for a softer landing...

The "send" of the kite isn't across the window. It should be across the zenith or close to it. Go past zenith and jump as you are turning the kite back to zenith. That gives you the pop and the return to zenith gives you the float.

This might help:





Regards

Pete



WindyWoos UK Kite Forum

coppertop31 my suggestions is that for jumping high move the kite to a 10 o'clock or 1o'clock in the air and run the oppisite direction of the kite and you should jump higher.