Basic Jump (Flatwater)

About this trick

Getting airborne is the goal of every advanced rider's session. Flatwater jumps use chop or a small kicker to get off the water — you build speed, power the wing overhead, and use the combined lift to get air. Your first jump doesn't need to be huge; it needs to be controlled enough to land safely.

Key tips

1. 1

   Build maximum speed on a beam reach before the jump — speed is what gets you air

2. 2

   As you hit the kicker or chop, power the wing hard overhead and pull your knees up

3. 3

   Stay compact in the air — arms in, knees up, look forward

4. 4

   Land with bent knees and weight slightly forward — a stiff landing crashes the foil immediately

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Video by

Damien LeRoy

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