Kiteworld Magazine

MOTOR DRIVE

Adding some style and flair to your riding is always a good thing. Not only does it showcase precision control, it also helps build the muscle memory required to solidify your load and pop. Getting a well timed release from the surface of the water is the foundation for almost every trick. A good edge can often be the difference between a small five foot jump and a giant thirty foot send.

Learning to properly load and release for pop can be frustrating. However, by setting small goals and learning the correct technique you will soon master it. Adding a

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