BEGINNER - First use of the board - Duotone Academy

Summary

The video script offers a step-by-step guide for kiteboarding beginners, emphasizing the importance of proper foot strap adjustment and kite control. It instructs viewers to start by launching the kite at 12 o'clock position and steering with one hand while positioning the board. The process of inserting feet into the board's foot straps and maintaining balance is detailed, along with tips on changing sides and keeping the board correctly positioned relative to the kite. The script concludes with an invitation to enjoy the ride, highlighting the experience offered by Duotone Kiteboarding Academy.

Takeaways

• 🎽 Ensure proper foot strap size adjustment before starting the session.
• 🏄‍♂️ Begin kiteboarding with the kite in control and the board on the beach.
• 🤌 Fly the kite at 12 o'clock position with your back flat and facing the wind.
• 🖐️ Steer the kite with one hand, positioning it close to the center for better control.
• 👋 Use your free hand to grab the handle and place the board in front of you.
• 🛹 Flip the board on its upwind edge and securely insert your feet into the straps.
• 👣 Point your toes upwards to keep the board flipped and strapped to your feet.
• 🌪️ Practice flying the kite across the wind window, maintaining the board's position between you and the kite.
• 🚶‍♂️ Move the board by extending one leg more than the other, controlling its direction.
• 🔄 Change sides by slowly flying the kite and following its movement with your body and board.
• 🏖️ Always keep the board between you and the kite for safety and control during the ride.

Q & A

What is the first step to prepare before trying to access the foot straps of your board?

Ensure that the size of your foot straps is adjusted to fit your feet properly on the beach.

How should your feet be positioned on the foot pads when you start flying the kite?

Your feet should have a good grip on the pads, and your toes should fit onto the building edge on your pads.

What is the recommended position to fly the kite at the beginning of the session?

The kite should be flown at 12 o'clock with the flat of your back facing into the wind.

How should you steer the kite initially?

It's easier to steer the kite with one hand, positioning it close to the center with your front hand on the bar.

How do you place the board in front of you when starting?

Use your free hand to grab the handle and place the board in front of you.

What is the correct way to insert your feet into the foot straps while the kite is at 12 o'clock?

Flip the board on its upwind edge and insert your feet firmly into the straps.

Can you use the rear foot strap to flip the board as well? If so, how does it help?

Yes, using the rear foot strap to flip the board can make it easier to access your front foot first, especially while pointing the board slightly downwind.

How do you keep the board securely on your feet after both feet are in the straps?

Point your toes upwards to keep the board flipped on its upwind edge and securely on your feet.

What should your board's position be relative to you and the kite during the session?

Your board should always be positioned between you and the kite, maintaining a correct position and following the kite's movement with your body and board.

How do you change sides while kiteboarding?

To change sides, fly the kite slowly and follow the movement with your body and board, keeping the board between yourself and the kite at all times.

What are the key elements to remember when flying your kite and aligning the board?

Fly the kite close to the 12 o'clock position with one hand, while the other hand is aligning the board. Take the handle or one foot strap and insert one foot after the other.

How can you move the board to one side?

Extend one leg more than the other to move the board to that side; for example, extending your right leg will move the board to the right.