Issues with jumping
 

I am just starting out jumping and I am having an issue. Every time I manage to get up in the air, when I land (read crash) my kite just completely loses it and tumbles out of the sky. I am not sure what is causing this. To make matters worse it usually inverts itself on the way down and the 5th line goes overtop of the kite which makes relaunch impossible without help. Any suggestions or ideas would be must appreciated. Thanks.

I just started in May, so I'm no expert. But sounds like you're 'Going Round the Horn'. Try starting with smaller jumps and just bring the kite up to above your head. Then right before you hit the water, bring the kite back in front of you to start moving forward.

You need to get the Real Kiteboarding instructional videos. They have helped me out a lot!

thats it......

the same mistake everyone makes when they start :)

This is just a stab in the dark poop but I assume you ride a blue and orange SS TD2 or TD3?

After you send it, immediately get it back over your head...keep it there until you are about to land (5ft off water) and then dive it as hard as you can.

Thanks for the replies. I will definitely try that. I think I was definitely trying to send it to hard to start off. I have the first two real DVDs but I need to get the third one. I fly a yellow/black North Rebel. Thanks again.

I learned that becasue of fear of the front hand, you will go around the horn and have a major yardsale. If thats the case you must take ground school and get plenty of water time!

oh boy I smell a REAL law suit coming my way!!!

Start with kite at 10:30-11:00
as you send it edge away from the kite to load up the lines
once you leave the water,sheet in and remove your back hand and do a stylish grab and redirect with front hand. DON'T let kite go past 1:00
This prevents dropping like a rock and a grab adds stability in the air.
Practice your technique going slow and have PLENTY of room downwind.
front hand positioning depends on wind speed and how quick your kite is
May want to check your line lengths too, should be all equal.

You were swinging under your kite due to not edging your board before take off. You were gliding across the water under the kite as you went to jump.

Edge against the kite as you take off. You will jump much higher and lessen the kite's tendency to get over your head.
Because you know it's a possible problem, make efforts to jump only when it's clear downwind.
You almost took me out once with your kite.

We all definitely started somewhere and none of us are perfect. Mistakes happen. But, knowing this, try to avoid doing things that you aren't great at right in front of other people. I am not mad at all, just giving sort of obvious advice.

Well it's good to know that at least the poop is a floater!!! LOL! Anyway, keep practicing and you will get it. Sounds like you are right there, the inversion part must be frustrating... Also, whenever you are at the beach if you want someone to watch you and give pointers, most anyone that you see jumping well will be more than happy to help you out...