Load and Pop

Firstly, build speed and have smooth water so you can concentrate on the loading. Secondly when you are ready, transfer all of your weight onto the back foot to try and stop the board from planing. If you do this correctly, the board will almost stop and spring off the tail. At this point, use your forward momentum to throw your self into a tucked roll over the front of the board. More lift from the kite can be used if you turn the board upwind as you stall it and throw your weight upwind and forward. Like vaulting off a spring board or mini tramp. This loads the kite lines and produces a minor bungee effect, which should give you enough height to clear the water during your flip or roll. Be careful not to steer the kite upward during this trick as it spoils the move and makes the landing more difficult. Midway through the trick, keeping tucked, spot your landing and prepare for touchdown by extending your legs. Extending out of the trick also slows your body’s rotation and prepares you for landing. Remember keep the knees bent for landing.