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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
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I need my fix because I'm a
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Sat Oct 01, 05 7:12 pm |
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Very cool.
Seems like a good way to EAT SAND! |
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Spencer
Since 24 Jun 2005
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Portland
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Mon Oct 03, 05 12:18 pm |
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It'd be cool if we could dig up some videos of guys kite skimboarding...
Hey Spencer, could you describe how you jibe your skim? Or do you shuv-it around? Which one is easier? ... I haven't learned either yet.. |
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Spencer
Since 24 Jun 2005
29 Posts
Portland
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Mon Oct 03, 05 4:08 pm |
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It seems that most people prefer the shuv-it, but I'm a die-hard jibe fan. I always initiate my jibes as a toe-side turn. A strong toe-side turn with constant rail pressure is the key to good down-the-line wave riding, so you might as well practice it every time you jibe in the Gorge, also. The key to constant rail pressure is to really bend your knees. If you can't drag your hand during the turn, then you're not bending your knees enough. If you're using super short lines, then go into the turn with lots of speed, and start turning the board before you start turning the kite, and basically drag the kite along with you, never letting it get ahead of you during the turn. Now that you've carved the turn, you're riding toe-side. If you're riding a very wide skim, make sure that your front foot is off-center, toward the upwind rail. Slide your back foot forward so that it's half way between your normal back and front foot position, and point your toes toward the front of your board, so that your foot is facing forward and is out on the windward rail (slightly awkward pigeon toed stance here). In this position, you should (theoretically) be able to put all of your weight on this one foot that's out on the windward rail -- it's kind of a balance position, or the place where you would want to put your foot if you only had one leg. So far all of this should be easy. Now comes the crux. Use your "balance" foot to hop off of, and do a 180 twist, and land with your feet in the new position so that you're going heelside now. This is the part that takes a little practice. The smoother the hop, the better chance that you'll come out planing at full speed. If you don't land with your feet in the perfect position, don't panic. Once you've done your "hop turn" get the board under control before trying to re-position your feet. It's easiest to learn if you're perfectly powered in smooth water, with the kite high overhead for support (think classic Sauvies day). As you improve, you'll be able to do it under or over-powered, in chop, on a wave face, or whatever. Hope this helps!
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colby
Since 23 Apr 2005
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Mon Oct 03, 05 4:28 pm |
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I came across this guys site in the UK awhile back after buying a skimboard...he's got a camera attached over his head - very cool!
Click on any of the WMV's...
http://www.skyte.co.uk/kitecam/skimboard/ |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Mon Oct 03, 05 5:51 pm |
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Thanks spence... sounds like a handfull of stuff to remember, but I think I can see it all in my head. I will have to practice. |
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