How to Edge like a Pro! 🔥

[@gethighwithmike]

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[@laisvunaslabanauskas94]

Can you make a video how to ride in very choppy water ? Thanks , Nothing is available on the KZbin

[@carlosensenat8618]

Great tutorials ! ; UNBECOMING HAIRCUT/style.

[@tbsniper8052]

Top edger 🥶🥶🥶

[@gethighwithmike]

Unstoppable 😌

[@picolascage-bg5wg]

I've been looking for a guide to edging for a while now, and this is by far the best one. Thank you for teaching me how to properly edge! I love edging now!

[@IsaacHND]

bro 💀💀

[@Ian.Fennell]

If you search for it this video comes up and the thumbnail bro. "How to edge like a pro"

[@berciktymule]

My wife is properly underwhelmed with the information contained in this tutorial 😉

[@gethighwithmike]

Sorry ma'am! Gonna put more info in the next release 🫡

[@NoNameSkejter]

This is the best tutorial I've seen not only edgidng but jumping overall . And since I am perfectionist I've seen lots of them. Helped me understand it even better.

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks so much!

[@MatDGVLL]

14:50 most underrated advice ever 👑

[@JasonCapuzzi]

That was such a good video. Thanks for putting this entertaining and informative high-value video together so we can all improve and have more fun on the water. You, sir, are a gem!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you for watching and for the lovely comment!

[@KitesurfingOfficial]

10/10 Quality 🔥

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you bro 🙏

[@AngieMeadKing]

Thank you for the technical breakdown

[@ChimesRS]

From observation you have a really good attitude about life in general, it’s great to see creative genius combined with gratitude balanced with fun in your videos & other business ventures over the years. Quite inspiring. Thanks for putting out good content & good vibes in general. 🙏🏻

[@gethighwithmike]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@xbr1411]

Thanks, Mike! I'm the edging master now

[@gethighwithmike]

Yeeeah that's how we roll Thomas 🚀💪

[@Sunny991987]

Best explanation until now! Very useful. I would love to see an explanation video about the perfectly timed take off point. The point when 3 things has to be perfectly timed (Kite position), (sheeting out the bar without loosing line tension), (edging and find the moment to takeoff).

[@Titouan.Sylvestre26]

I was waiting for this video since "take off like a pro", I wasn't able to jump higher than 10m at this time. Today I got 25m+ PR thanks to your videos, on my way to the 30m club. Thanks again for all your job 🤙🔥

[@gethighwithmike]

YIIIHAAAA that's massive! Great work! I'm stoked that my videos are helping out :D

[@SteveHofsaess]

where was the location,, which kite size,, very impressive

[@Titouan.Sylvestre26]

@@SteveHofsaess it was in north of France near to Wissant the spot is called "La pointe aux Oies" je with a 7m Vantage vulture gen3 🚀 thanks 🔥

[@SteveHofsaess]

@@Titouan.Sylvestre26 You are gifted, very few people jump 25meter,, I am still at 10m at that is high

[@ryancollins7347]

Cheers Mike, gain a greater understanding of the theory is a huge help 👍

[@kiter1212]

High Mike nice to met you in Casa Uca.Greetings Ulli and Alexandra from Germany.Thank you for the top Video

[@gethighwithmike]

Lovely to meet you guys too! :D see you on the road somewhere

[@XE-4]

Brilliant breakdown and explanation of the most important skill to learn once you can fly a kite. You've filmed plenty of 10/10 videos on the past, so I guess I'd have to rate this one 11/10. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@gethighwithmike]

Haha thanks so much!

[@sebastianlang4756]

It's the best video you did so far! Brilliant!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you Sebastian! :D

[@albertorico5956]

I think it's the most useful video I've seen to improve jumping. It really makes sense and analyzes all the aspecs that matter. Thanks a lot for all the effort and advices. I will try to apply everything on the water. The problem is that I live in a very choppy spot and it is so difficult to keep the edge. You give some advice for choppy conditions towards the end of the video, but it would be so helpful if you could please devolop further on this issue, since I have not found any video that specifically tackles the problem of jumping in choppy conditions.

[@kocot.]

exactly, that, it's all a different story with high chop, and I've lost so many take offs due to hitting incoming 'wave' with my ass or ankles o_O.

[@mmnnmt]

One of the best kiting videos I've watched. Fantastic. I'll have to watch it several times to get the most out of it, but it's exactly what I need. Well done Mike, team and thank you.

[@christianr8898]

This is pure gold! I watched so many tutorials but this really helped! Thanks a lot Mike!

[@1N2345]

Wish I had this video when I started! Still got a LOT of info for the level I'm at. Big thanks. You didn't lie. It was probably the most important video

[@skywarrior1122]

Mike you kick ass on breakdown and delivery THIS IS GOLDEN ! Best yet bro keep it coming

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks bro!

[@davidjimenez8952]

Brilliant!!! after this vídeos, today i spent the whole jumping like never before. thank you master Joda.

[@juanyepez3168]

Thank you bro, the best video I have watched so far for kiteboarding, and I can tell you that I have watched a lot of them from other sources.

[@zzzzzz-zzz-789]

One of your best videos, so stoked to see more videos like this! Would love some tips on how to apply this in gnarly chop, or chop / swell that is moving in the worst direction for takeoffs.

[@soulkiteaustralia1773]

Content level 1000% You win the internet !!! Mate there must have been alot of work to dial in those diagrams and edit it all up ...... super nice . You do great things for Kiting Mike 😎🤙

[@gethighwithmike]

Haha thanks so much!

[@BradleyLees-zh1gl]

Wow Mike, that was Flippen awesome! Suddenly all the theory just makes sense... Can't wait to try this out. Thanks for all the amazing content you create, keep up the great work 🤙

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks for watching Bradley! :D Please be sure to come back here and update me with how it goes implementing these tips

[@jenixtravelvlog]

Thank you so much for this video! This video took me to the next level and I succeeded to edge full session. No more "walk of shame" back to start point

[@pelealexandru]

yoooo dawg can’t wait to send it tomorrow thanks ser

[@gethighwithmike]

Go biiiig! Thanks for watching!

[@iz5772]

As a begginer, this clip made me go upwing on the 2nd session after the course (didn't even stood on the board.). It made me realize and understand many concepts in no time. You're an amazing teacher, and should make this a "begginer to pro" series.

[@ruhrkiwiAQ]

sick video. thank you

[@moffmo]

Amazing video. It's great how you broke it all down analyticly. It gave me a few ahah moments when I think about my own riding. Looking forward to trying a few different things out to try and achieve that locked in feeling!!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks for the great feedback! :D Please come back here and me know how it goes!

[@moffmo]

@@gethighwithmikeok so it’s been 2 months and I think I’m having a lot of success. My average height for jumps has gone from 7m to almost getting 10m on each session even when I don’t feel “well powered”. Looking at the breakdown of my jumps, I’m going between 30kph and 35ish on my jumps. But my edge angle is around 55 degrees so I really need to get to work on my ankles! This is only when the waves are good! I really struggle in the chop! The back of my legs are always catching on the water!! Anyway. Long story short. Thanks for improving my jumps!! ❤

[@RafaelkiteBR]

Here in brazil we love your videos, I will definitely gain about 3 meters in height because of this video, one of the most important in the progress of any kitesurfer, good and quality information, thanks man.

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you Rafael! :D See you in Brazil some day!?

[@duran0784]

Subscribed, good info for a beginner here. Thanks brotha

[@lovetofly32]

Yes, I agree! Very lucky that we have such an amazing sport like this! Im absolutely fascinated by it! Mainly because I love anything that flys. The whole concept of the kite and the power they generate just fascinates me.. I dont have to look at the kite much anymore but I do just because I love watching it. Kinda like watching a girl walking in a nice pair of jeans.. ok.. maybe not that nice but... 😅

[@romatou18]

amazing video as always but even better and clearer and complete than the usual. Hats off!

[@xXinsaneboyXx]

This is it, this is THE video for every beginner kite-surfer out there.

[@smiliejosh]

sooo good about the sweet spot!!!

[@eugene7758]

First of all, great video, thank you so much for making it! The first question that pops up - how not to lose the edging while sending the kite to 12 just before taking off

[@gethighwithmike]

Great question! That's where your carve comes in. I like to think of the carve as 'a mechanism for fighting the kite until the kite is at 12 o'clock'. A lot of people think they're carving, but just like edging, it isn't black and white. The timing is everything. You want your carve to be IN-SYNC with the kite movement. START the carve as soon as you start the send. And for every degree that your kite goes up, you want to increase that carving angle. When you get them in sync, you're gonna get that kite to 12 at lift-off (with high speed and tight lines) and go massive I'll cover in-depth in another video.

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Really looks forward to the Carve like a Pro and Pop like a Pro videoes😊

[@kris_k_r_i_s_]

Yes! THIS! I really liked your scientific approach. Now I would like to see the same for syncing carving and sending. This is the most unclear thing for me in kitesurfing. And there is so much bro-science and personal contradicting opinions on this.

[@guillaumec.2816]

nailed it. can't wait for the next session to put all that into practice

[@Ericwalshekite]

Are you working on another video yet for this mike?​@gethighwithmike

[@adamc4155]

It stood out to me when you said for the advanced riders not to turn too upwind and kill your speed!! In the beginning as well when you talked about keeping the board between me and the kite! I only took 2 lessons at 3 hours each and afterwards bought all my gear and have been learning from friends and KZbin videos and watching this video again has revealed alot more that I didn't understand to begin with! Thanks for the great content!

[@powerlooper9121]

I edge like a mofo both heel and toeside, because that's all I do - and power loop carving. Sometimes I put the wingtip of my kite in the water. But I've designed and built special boards that allow for waaay more control. Most kiters don't fly their kites low enough. Great video btw.

[@SuperRustamm]

Best Kitesurf content creator

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you bro!

[@PiotrMys]

omg... been riding for 10 years and only now i properly understood the trimming part.... i hope i can break the 10m jump mark finally... coincidentally will be in Egypt just after you :D

[@MissLollypop996]

This video finally explains sooo many questions for a kitesurfing beginner such as myself! Thank you so much, I will rewatch this video before every session in the near future 👏🏻🤗

[@МахМах-р8я]

One of the best kiting videos I've watched. 😃

[@gethighwithmike]

Wow, thanks!🙌

[@brucemountain4286]

Mark, you are the read deal. Excellent stuff. Well done broer.

[@adsertheblade]

Mike, with this video, you turned my overpriced low wind kite holiday into an awesome time. I had to watch it several times to get to grips with the subtleties, and i probably still have loads of work to do, but i started off with endless walks of shame and within a day, upwinding better than the kid i was insanely jelous of the day before. Not had much oportunity to test it with big jumps yet, but i imagine it will have a nice impact on those too. If only i could afford your luxury sessions, i imagine the progress would be out of this world. Still, I'll take these videos for now. Thanks for takimg the time to share your knowledge.

[@surfa05]

Great video!!!😊😊😊😊

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you 🤗

[@surfa05]

@@gethighwithmike Once in CapeTown we had a session together I remember you for the "Moican style" it was 2016...! Cheers.

[@dougfv]

Mike, Thank’s for this awesome vídeo. Interessant thing: you friend Anthon said in Learn to Fly Vídeo that we should ride most upwind possible for high jumps. Now, you say we can go crosswind for most lift…

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks Doug! Yes crosswind for max lift, in my opinion :)

[@DarrenDukes-u7f]

This is it, this is THE video for every beginner kite-surfer out there.

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks! And for intermediates too 😛🤘

[@minnimouse4836]

Perfect Video, very good to See the angels and pointing out difference in pro and beginner, height of Kite and speed, copying water.... I learned a lot!!! Thanks

[@OneWheelGuy1]

This video helped me get a better understanding of the ideal bar positioning for jumping. As I understand it the goal should be riding at the appropriate speed with the bar about halfway in. Then, as the kite is sent to twelve the bar should be sheeted out. This helps maintain roughly constant power since the send puts the kite deeper in the power zone, and the sheet-out compensates, thus letting the rider maintain a roughly constant body/edge angle. Then the bar is pulled all the way in at takeoff. This means that the bar ends up pulled in more than it was when riding, which together with the kite being deep in the power zone makes for a massive pull - much more than when riding. Most jumping tutorials talk about pulling the bar in to jump, but never explain how/when the bar ends up out. I've seen lots of confusion around this, from me and others. The discussion around using the depower strap appropriately seems really valuable.

[@andydunn5673]

Great little thank Well explained and demonstrated and intermediate rider I’m 62 back into the sport Us older folks often don’t want to jump more than a pop Back injury that takes you off the water and is slow to heal is counter productive

[@chrisjones6542]

Thanks Mike, makes a lot of sense.. I think I might have ‘Lazy Ankles’ never really thought about them before!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks for watching 🙏 yeah it’s quite common actually!

[@s.edmcgregor2300]

Just picked up kiting! Loving this video. So amazing!

[@cyberanswer]

Great. Some gems for all levels

[@jethrovanderhilst4432]

Wow so impressed by this video. By Far the best on the internet about this topic. Respect Mike 🤙

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks Jethro! I really appreciate that! :D

[@Dawesdog]

Great video mike. Super clear and analytical. I'd love more info on what to do in chop (like at the end of this video). Most places I kite (SF bay area) are always choppy and I don't know how to approach the jump well. In 18-20 kts on an 11m I'd think I should be able to do 8-9m jumps pretty consistently, but its almost always 5.5-7m for me. I'm doing something wrong and I think its the edging with the chop. I guess the question is how to get locked in and set up a jump in those conditions. Thanks again!

[@gethighwithmike]

It's a tough one, right?! For starters, I suggest focusing on actively pressing your heels into the pads and driving the force into your harness. If you aren't actively doing these 2 things, those lines won't be tight. Next, you've got to pick your take off point carefully. So you've got to keep your eyes peeled for the trough in the chop. That's where you will initiate your carve.

[@Dawesdog]

@@gethighwithmike OK thanks Mike. makes sense. I have a hard time keeping my edge with the waves coming sideways and then doing all the timing stuff on top of that (edge,send kite, sheet out, last push, sheet in, etc). I think you are right that focusing on heels (and toes) is a good start

[@garykjelleren8544]

Maybe you could say a bit more about sheeting in/out during the carve phase of the jump. I think I have been pulling the bar in too early. Great video!

[@olivierdomer2599]

Cant wait to try next session, thanks mike for this masterclass 🎉

[@the_knutzer1208]

Best edging video out there!!! 🔥😁

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks so much!

[@nadavnavon2140]

This is gold. I don't recall seeing such a high level of understanding the appereant wind, forces, and body mechanics. Most videos I see are very strict on: upper body+head towards the direction you would like to edge (great), and the front leg streight with back leg bend (also good advice). Your thoughts about these points?

[@kiteboardingmaineusa]

👏👏👏👏 absolutely excellent breakdown!!!! Thank you Mike👍!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@polo_d_g]

Such a useful video, even for a beginner like me as I learn to improve my edging 🤙 Thanks for the advice & positive vibes!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks for the great feedback! Go big bru! :D

[@Slalomer83]

dude, watched your vid at the beginning of my kitesurf vacation and leveled up my jump game so much - was very impressive - the right input at the right time!!! thanks a lot for that!!!!

[@gethighwithmike]

That’s such epic feedback! Thanks for sharing 🫶🤘

[@bassemelfeky1465]

Thanks dear, I get dragged down wind cos i don’t edge and now I see how to improve

[@filipelb93]

The best kite vídeo ive watched by far

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you!!!

[@Stratneck]

The Best Tutorial video I’ve seen. Can’t wait for the one about putting it together with the Carve . Great Content Mike! Muchos besos 😂 !!!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks so much 🙌 😘😘😘😂

[@markpaffrath8422]

Great video. Thanks. Couldn't figure out what i was doing wrong. This helped

[@jadewulf3625]

Thank you Mike. I finally watched this video and I am so glad ! Wow so excellent. I never studied edging to such detail before. Can’t wait to apply my newfound knowledge.

[@KiteMikePEI]

Amazing content and progression. You are a true leader in the sport and we all owe you a big thanks for your contributions. Very, very helpful.

[@rascas64]

very instructive video ! i'm on my 5th rewatch to fully understand what you explain. Thanks again for your work !

[@gethighwithmike]

Haha that's epic 🙌 thanks for watching Arthur!

[@gapejev]

Absolutely best video!

[@gethighwithmike]

Glad you think so!

[@luukdeboer1974]

Great kitesurfing "college" Lots of information to digest. Could be split into a two part series

[@mathansen]

Really helpful video. I especially enjoyed the "being grateful for the amazing sport we are doing" - so true! Thank you!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks Mat 🫶🤘

[@kpkiteandukulele6573]

Thanks Mike!!! This video is super helpful and looking forward to increasing my height on my jumps! Excellent tutorial!!

[@thmadw]

Hey @gethighwithmike, this video is really interesting. I've been working on improving my edging, but since I kitesurf in Belgium, I encounter a lot of choppy conditions in the spots here. Could you please share some additional tips on edging in choppy waters? It often affects my take-off, and I'm wondering if it's something I just have to accept, or if you have any recommendations to deal with it?

[@thesnowboardscientist3587]

I found your channel a little too late! I'm going on an Egypt kite safari in early September, but absolutely love that your trip includes video analysis and learning theory. I can already tell by your KZbin videos that the quality of teaching at your clinics is excellent. Maybe I'll join next year! :)

[@marcusjohnstone6561]

Hey Mike, brilliant breakdown, best advice and explanation I have seen. The explanation is so important because we learn what we understand. I’m now saving for a cruise.

[@dayerman]

Thanks Mike! I was looking everywhere for a video like this but none really explained so detailed and comprehensive. ❤

[@Oh-nr1he]

Great - lots of good tips thank you

[@gustywinds3696]

This is an amazing resource thanks Mike

[@grinaldz]

super video, possible to understand only after practice! 10/10

[@konkonp]

I was waiting for this video. Great job Mike thanks for effort 👌

[@TimothyMallari-ul1db]

Its my first time so its very helpful thank you "Get High With Mike"!

[@darkfangulas]

Oh this isn’t what I thought it was , nevermind

[@gethighwithmike]

😂😂😂

[@andydunn5673]

A girl I met once said to me shortly after I arrived for a service I’ve been edging 2 days, do you think that’s normal or excess

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Lol. 😂😂😂classic

[@jurgenkunkel747]

Another great tutorial. The front leg weight and ass down made a change for me :-) Thank you Mike!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks bro! See you in Brazil soon! :D

[@StefanNilsson-d3j]

great video, thanks. Will adjust my technique and hope to reach 20m

[@Habixus]

Thanks for this brilliant video! Whenever I get asked how jumping works "exactly", I'm struggling due to lack of good animations, pictures etc. Now I'll use timestamps from this video to explain things more easily 👍👌🤙

[@glennheijnen4845]

Best explaining video ever!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Awesome Mike! You did really great! 👍🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@jaimeurus]

This is THE VIDEO. Great work Mike, love it❤

[@gonzaloportas9325]

Amazing video, damm PROFESSIONAL!!!! Thank you for the knoweldge, soon might join you in the yacht plan ;)

[@Makuba1992]

Sick dude, thnx for the reminder email. Would have otherwise missed it!

[@GreggerKBR]

You're a mutha fuggin legend and a Big Sender. Thanks boet. 🤙

[@gethighwithmike]

Hahaha thank you bro!

[@วิภาวีบุญประเสริฐ-ท4ข]

Super and super perfect teach

[@boardmeeting987]

Très bon vidéo Mike, beaucoup d'information, faut visionner 2 et 3 fois. Merci

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks for the great feedback 🙏

[@mohizzle]

That Juno Reactor sample was 👌🏽

[@mottitsch]

Top video 👍🏾👍🏾 Could you also provide some strategies to edge in chop/wave conditions? Many thanks!

[@weinmann.niklas7073]

Damn! So many good points. For example to trim your frontlines so that the sweetspot is in good reach. It makes so much sense, so the kite can fly easier to the edge of the windwindow! Silly me thought i wouldn’t jump higher, when pulling the adjuster a bit👀 Still scared of doing rotations after a kiteloop over 10m🤓

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks Niklas! I used to think the same :D We don't need to know how the kite works in order to use it! But it certainly helps us unlock new levels when we question things BTW, are you doing kiteloop late backs yet?

[@MichaelEricsson]

My god brother, this is GOLD! This is gonna take me to that 20m+ mark 🙌

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks brother! :D I hope I can be there when you join the 20m Club!

[@martinstrom9076]

This is by far the best how to-video made so far! Awesome job Mike!! The graphics and theory make it easier to understand and it made a huuuuge difference on the water 😃🏄🏽‍♂️🤙🏼