Riding with the kite
The main principle of riding with the kite is the creation of foot
rest, using the cants of your skis, snowboard or board to ensure
the control over the kite. Do not allow the extenders to drop.
Terminology
Course
- the chosen direction of your move.
Tack
- the rider’s course relating to the wind. Right tack is if the
wind is blowing to the right side of the rider and his kite is to the
left of him. Left tack is if the wind is blowing to the left side of the
rider and his kite is to the right of him.
Turn
- change of tack.
Traverse
- move towards the wind while changing the tacks.
By the wind
- traverse course.
Half wind
- move perpendicularly the wind (half wind).
Backstay
- course while moving along the wind.
Pass rules
While moving in different tacks the rider who goes with the left
tack makes the way.
While moving in the same tack the windward rider makes the
way.
The rider with lower speed or the one who does not move has
the priority.