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Rev2 Jumping

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Created by omega > 9 months ago, 30 Nov 2009
omega
VIC, 100 posts
30 Nov 2009 3:08PM
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Guys

have acquired some Rev2's but i seem to have a problem getting the jumps dialed in.

Every time i go to jump i am getting a lot of pendulum swing under the kite, and of course end up crashing the land.

Just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to get this sorted?

Jimmyz
NSW, 446 posts
30 Nov 2009 4:46PM
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Any large jump will have you 'penduluming' a little bit.

You can minimize it by pointing as far upwind as possible before lift off and not bringing your kite too far over your head and holding it at 12 while in the air and lowering it quickly as you land.

breathe
16 posts
30 Nov 2009 6:54PM
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It sounds like it is faster than you are used to and that you are over sending it. Just give it a quick yank and then bring the bar back to a neutral position before you launch....

Surfer62
1357 posts
1 Dec 2009 4:39AM
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Rod, didnt you have same problem with the rebels ?

omega
VIC, 100 posts
1 Dec 2009 12:57PM
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Thanks for the tips guys, will give them a run on my next session. I think i am sending it back to far, and then of course not bringing it back quick enough.

Surfer62 said...

Rod, didnt you have same problem with the rebels ?


hahaha, i dont know why i always end up with dodgy equipment col. Couldn't jump my rhinos, rebels 07, or rebel 09s...lets hope slingshot can finally put me right

bobjaan
WA, 314 posts
1 Dec 2009 10:51AM
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Hey Mate

The main reason for pendullam under the kite is because you over send the kite and then don't bring it back for the landing.

So key points for jumping are as follows.

Edge upwind and hold your edge
Push bar out and then turn kite for the jump (This makes the jump upwards and not forwards)
Then as you lift off, bring kite back 12.
Then spot your landing and redirect your kite in direction you are travelling.
Land and Ride away.

Good luck.

Rev2 are sick kites, you wil love them

PassingWind
QLD, 154 posts
1 Dec 2009 8:51PM
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It aint dodgy equioment that;s makin you pendulum...;) You can always just Kiteloop.



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