It's getting colder again, which means that most pros are going to train abroad again. But what are you going to do this winter? Are you going to overcome your fears and practice that new trick?
Everyone also fears kiting. There is always a barrier to trying new moves. This really applies to everyone. But is that threshold always justified? Sometimes it is good not to overtake when in doubt. Sometimes, however, it is nothing more than a splash that stands between doing and not doing. The moment you no longer believe that you can do something, the fear has a paralyzing or inhibiting effect on your potential abilities. How do you control your fear without becoming reckless and without crossing your own line?
Below are a few tips to start trying your new moves
- Consider what you want to try.
- Think what could happen if things go wrong.
- Talk to some people who are already able to do the move in question.
- Know your material. (Quick release etc)
- Make sure your equipment is in good condition.
- Know what to do in which situation, including when things go wrong.
- Can I limit the risks by choosing a different place to exercise, for example deeper water or a spot where it is less crowded.
- Are there any means that can limit the risks of injuries. (Such as an impact vest, helmet, etc)
- Try to visualize the new move.
- Are the risks acceptable after this analysis?
so it is this trick just landed 🙂
Hey, a kiteloop deadmen! What the hell, Martin Vari is a Master!
Heheh .. bizarre picture say ..! At such a moment you really don't feel cool ..
1 thing is for sure. Martin Vari falls just as hard in that photo. What an executioner….
Everything can be built in a controlled manner.
Start practicing with less wind or a smaller kite to get feeling and timing so that you can master the trick. Then perform the same trick with more and more wind. The chance is much greater that the landing will be sticked with extreme execution, and you will be spared a lot of asskicking.
I myself am aware that heavy crashes can keep me out of circulation for weeks so always start slowly to get the hang of something. Once the control is in house, it gives a lot more self-confidence in high wind conditions.
The photo reminds me a bit of Fons's adventure above 20 cm of water ………. That was a very hard lesson, which meant he was out of circulation for quite some time.
Nice piece. Hmm, maybe a bit appropriate for me too. I burned my fingers a few times, so that I often sail on the safe side. Because of this it does not seem really innovative. Still, I have a lot of fun. With your points in mind, I'm going to see how I can enlarge my truck box!