How do you power and depower a kite?

Power adjustment during a session

  1. fly the kite hooked in.
  2. pull the bar all the way in and turn the kite left and right.
  3. if there is any hint of back stall (kite falls backwards) push the bar out and pull in some depower.
  4. repeat this until there is no back stall.

Who owns Cabrinha Kiteboarding?

Since 2000, Cabrinha, a subsidiary of the Pryde Group, has climbed the ranks to take the position as the leading kitesurfing brand, selling in over 40 countries worldwide.

Where are Cabrinha kites made?

The Cabrinha Factory The super power of kiteboarding and windsurfing gear – Neil Pryde have their own factory in Shenzhen, China. Not only do they produce the squillions of kites, sails and accessories offered by the company, they still dabble in OEM manufacturing for yacht sails and other toys.

Why do kites back stall?

If a kite has a permanent tendency to backstall, this indicates an issue with the trim of the kite. In this case the backlines are probably too short and must be tied differently to the bar system or the kite or extended a little bit.

How do you trim a kite?

Trimming Your Kite

  1. Kite trimmed for full power with all lines even. Kite will react quickly and deliver maximum power.
  2. Kite under-trimmed with rear lines slack. Kite will react slowly and deliver little power.
  3. The wingtips will flare out when the kite is over-trimmed. Kite will stall backwards into the power zone.

Where is cabrinha from?

Maui, Hawaii
In the collective surf world, Cabrinha’s birthplace Maui, Hawaii, has risen to become the world’s leading region for surf sport innovation.

How do you slow down kitesurfing?

In choppy conditions, release your edge a bit (standing up) on top of waves, edge harder between waves. To stop (or break hard), stand up a bit, look for a good wave to edge against, start edging hard going down a wave, and drive your board hard upwind into the next wave while leaning back.

How do I kiteboard faster?

To go fast you need a big kite given your size and current wind. For example, a 75kg rider riding a 14m kite in 20 knots. Board shape and size: a bigger and narrower board can build up more speed, assuming perfectly flat water. You want a board with a bit of rocker for reduced contact and friction on water.

Where are slingshot kites made?

Pacific Northwest
Slingshot Kiteboarding manufactures all of their kiteboards in the United States in the Pacific Northwest, promoting local economies while reducing the externalities from shipping long distances. Quality is ubiquitous across Slingshot’s kiteboard line, each board made to the highest construction standards.

Where are Naish kites made?

Naish kite is not afraid to tread our own path. Based on Maui, Hawaii, we began life as an innovative windsurfing company and over the years, have evolved and grown into the brand you see today.