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Toeside Riding
Toeside Riding
Toeside riding for beginners is one of the first riding methods that open up a huge variety of new moves with not too much additional skill required. Toeside allows you to set up for wicked heel side carves in transitions/gybes. This is one of those skills which feels kinda foreign and you will more than likely find you prefer one tack over the other, that's totally normal. For me it's toeside starboard. It is best to try Toeside and Blind riding in smooth flat water because waves and chop just make it that much harder, not that it can't be done in these conditions, it just takes a little more perseverance. Firstly, it is probably easier to "hop" around to toeside rather than slide, as sliding will wash off too much speed. Speed is the key, because speed offers stability. When most people go to toeside, they let go of the bar with their front hand for balance, that's fine, but make sure you keep the power on with your remaining back hand by moving your hand to the middle of the bar and just using pure arm strength. You will also find toeside easier initially if you are riding off the wind i.e. cross and slightly downwind as you don't have to edge as hard. It will allow you to ride more upright which should also help with maintaining the speed. If you go too fast, throw a little heelside carve against the direction of the travel of the kite and you will depower instantly. As you get more comfortable being on the toeside and can keep your speed going, start railing a little more by leaning onto the toe rail and start cutting more crosswind gradually working your way more upwind. Remember that your front foot is now your back foot and you need to keep a little weight on your new back foot. Remember also, smooth water is easier, speed is your friend and lean forward to get weight on the toe rail. Good toe jammin'.
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Last Updated on Monday, 27 September 2010 03:05
 

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