Kiteboarding Tricks & Tips

Indy to Blind

Difficultly Level: Beginner

Learning to land blind will add style to any of your tricks. Remember landing blind will always feel more
comfortable in one direction.

1)        Initiate this trick by stomping on your back foot and lifting with your front foot allowing you to pop of the
water. It helps to leave your back hand off the bar for balance.

2)        As you leave the water pull your knees into your chest in order to gain more height. It may help to reach
down for a grab, pulling the board closer.

3)        At the apex of you ollie think about throwing your head over your back shoulder to initiate your spin to blind.
Also, make sure your hand is on the opposite side of the bar so the kite does not end up in the drink.

4)        Spot your landing and think about landing on your front foot keeping your weight centered. As you land
keep your knees bent and ride away clean. Don’t forget to keep edging away from the kite.

5)        To turn back around keep your weight on what is now you front foot while pushing your back foot around.
Keep your weight centered and return to edging on your heel side edge.