How do you get verity]cal on your backhand wave ki

Allot of guys I see going Backside seem to struggle to really project their turns vertical into the steep part of the wave and get that perfectly timed smash. Alright so I have been down the beach allot so I have had time to think about this topic....There is no right and wrong coz its all fun...but if you want to do multiple backhand roosters stay tuned so here goes

Problems first
1. Going to fast missing the section and top turning the shoulder of the wave...which leeds to kite cutbacks all day and they don't really set your hair on fire.

2.Not bottom turning long enough- More on this in minute.

3. Letting the Kite pull you down the line during the top turn/ Reo.

4. Drawing the wrong lines on the wave (WTF U say?)

With kiting the power and speed is addictive and its natural to become dependant on the kite for this instead working on surfing technique. SO there is certainly a balance of using the kite for obvious advantages and being able to switch it off to get some clean power hacks drawn. I wanted to focus on backside first as I personally think Backside is more technical than frontside.


2.Bottom Turning- This video is short and to the point watch first then after.

Compressing, holding the bottom and twisting/looking at the lip where you want to hit it turn does these 3 things.
a)Loads the board and the kite so when you release you have maximum power approaching the lip.
b)Allows for the kite power to relax at the point of snapping your re entry this also allows you to twist properly and reenter the wave
c)This hold on the bottom turn also places you under the lip like a crouching tiger so you can unleash your hidden dragon. (ok that was cheese)

Kite Position/Body Position - First Half a second before your bottom turn fly your kite at 1pm (at the lip) as you lean in your bottom turn and start compression loading looking at the lip. Second-As you head towards the top of the wave give the kite a tweak towards the beach at 11 and let your bar out nearly on full depower (tip don't have your kite to low as it will want to pull you to the shoulder. Unless you need to snap and race a long section)

Your head and trunk should twist up at the Lip and then twist kick looking straight back the other direction below you at the trough of the wave as you extend your turn. Again coming out of the manoeuvre compress getting your arms low and looking at doing it all again right away. SEE PIC I HAVE ATTACHED I WILL PUT THE OTHER ONES IN LATER

Drawing the wrong/right lines???
I have to go to work so will have to continue later in the week with rest when I get time ...

Note - Kiting is subjective and enjoyed so many ways I have put this up for those who might benefit from either kiting or surfing backgrounds. Theres allot more to cover so I will add to this as I go. If you are already a ripper then I hope this just tweaked things you already know to focus on. If you are a keyboard king keep it cool...

thanks mate keep up the good work. I found it helpful knowing where the kite should be.

I think your first and only problem is going backside, It may seem more technical but IMO it never feels like your carving a wave to its full potential. I have learned to go against my normal natural stance and worked on going goofy, which is more suitable for Perth wind and wave direction. to me it just flows better when your facing the wave

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AndreC said..
Backside is more technical than frontside.

Hi Andre,

Your avatar shows a kiter riding frontside left ?

Is that you in the pic ?

my brain hurts from trying to translate this into my goofy backhand turns in Perth slop.. ..guy in the pic is riding goofy doing back hand turn (i think) and the rest is written from the natural stance perspective?

Kite position depends a lot on the wind direction and strength, for me it's always changing. Best thing you can do is kite more .