How to land softly after huge jumps?

jonah · Since 20 Jul 2006 169 Posts Hood River Stoked

I've been trying to boost bigger airs and I'm trying to figure out how to land softly when you go really high.

Is it best to keep the kite directly overhead at 12? Or do you wave it back and forth to generate some vertical lift as you're gliding downward?

Any other recommended techniques?

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2575 Posts The 503 METAL

My 2 bits..Keep the kite straight up and even a little back until you start your decent, then pull forward pretty agressively. You should feel a floaty lift as you bring it down and land with speed. Smile

Also, think about how your sheeting the kite while in the air. Depending on how your tuned, either pulling in on the bar or letting it out can choke off your power.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2025 Posts Windward

what slither said+
to rotate the wing,
on decent sheet out momentarily and just before landing sheet in quickly
same as landing a glider

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Oct 02, 06 7:34 pm

Other goods tips here:

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-1637.html&highlight=ouch

If it is gusty, I would definately sheet out while in the air. This weekend I went pretty big on a gust and then the wind just DIED. Having the ability to
yard on the bar and decrease my descent rate at the last minute helped allot.

Have fun!