Sending My Kite Around the World! // SA Masterclass

Hey guys! In the past year I got loads of questions about this trick, and now it's finally time to give you a full break down. Check out this hydrofoiling "Around the world" A.K.A. "Kite360" tutorial!
This trick went viral about a year ago for one simple reason. It seems like the rider is defying the laws of physic when the kite keeps on flying even though it's upwind of the rider.
When giving this trick a try there is one major tip to remember.
SPEED = Your Friend!
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[@JakeKelsick]

Nice one dude. How did you think this up? Great job thinking outside of the wind window 😉 It's been super fun trying it out, loads of crashes with a handful of makes.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Cant claim that I'm the one that invented this trick unfortunately 😅 about 3 years before I did it I saw a video from a foil racer who did it. After that it was just replicating it. There is quite a bit of swimming involved but loads of fun as you say. And once you know the trick it's so easy to do in a range of conditions

[@ertand]

You should make a video learning the trick! 😉

[@MaxShaffer]

Thank you! Not only is this super helpful for learning the around-the-world trick, it might be one of the best how-to kite videos I've seen yet. Other kitesurfing content creators should take notes! I'd love to see a how-to video on strapless foil aerials if you feel motivated.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks Max! That's awesome to hear. I've been wanting to do more strapless videos, but as my follower base is mostly twintipping that has had priority. But it's on the mediaplan for this year.

[@xxxjohnblaney]

Unreal skills Steven! Flow of the kite and board look amazing

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks! Loads of practise and having fun on the water got me there. Will you give it a try?

[@Alejandro388]

best explanation of Around-the-World on YT, period!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks man! That's always god to hear. Did you get to try it yet?

[@Alejandro388]

@@stevenakkersdijk no, need shorter lines and much more skill. But then entry into this trick instantly reminded me some of my first attempts at basic downwind jibs - i'd fail to turn quick and instead ride way behind the kite. Do you think around-the-world doable on 23m lines 9m kite and Mosess 633 wings with 91cm mast?

[@DownHillSkateTime]

Fantastic!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad you like it!

[@DownHillSkateTime]

@@stevenakkersdijk absolutely! Keep them coming bro!! Mad props

[@michaelkihn1305]

Great Job! I got three questions: 1. What type of kite is recommended fot that trick? 2. Did you put together the 14 meter lines via Extensions? Or where does one find 14m lines? 3. Do you feel pull on the harness during the complete turn? 🙂🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I recommend to use a 3 strut kite as they have a bit of weight and momentum on them to go through the upwind part of the turn. If you have a no strut on single strut kite the wind tends to catch them en flop them around (you see it a lot when Fred Hope does them) I got custom lines from CORE, you can probably order some online with a kite shop or repair center. Currently I ride the foil bar from CORE and the shortest you can go is 16m. This is actually a very nice length to ride with. There is always some "pull" on the harness if you do this trick correct. But the difference is that halfway through the turn you start pulling the kite instead of the other way around. Hope this helps.

[@michaelkihn1305]

@@stevenakkersdijk "Halfway through the turn you pull the kite instead of the kite you" lovin' it! haha. I remember people philosophizing about the size of the kite and the wind conditions (like diving the kite via the kite loop inside an area that is protected and not receiving wind ..) .. any of that matter?

[@JozefK78]

I think this is the first trick I saw that can only be done with a foilboard! Nice!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Maybe it's also possible on a surfboard, but I highly doubt it 😅

[@whenitswindy7034]

Fantastic instructional vid for an awesome trick. Do you find it easier in lighter winds?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thank you. I do find it slightly easier in lighter winds, but that's from a base wind of 12 knots I would say. Under that it actually gets harder

[@whenitswindy7034]

@@stevenakkersdijk Im gonna crack out the short lines and prepare to swim a lot in the next days.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Oh yes! Enjoy the journey, it's totally worth it.

[@whenitswindy7034]

@@stevenakkersdijk its a lot more fun and less scary than i thought. Didnt complete one yet, but progress was made. I tried with 9m xlite on 15m lines. Wind was a little stronger than I'd hoped for. Very strange feeling to have the kite completely upwind of you. Managed to pass the 180 mark once. It's a time consuming trick to learn tho. 3 fails every 10 minutes makes for slow progress. Lets see what today brings.

[@whenitswindy7034]

nearly got one but lost myself with the excitement of getting the kite around. Much better than yesterday but still missing something...

[@MrPhoenix82]

amazing content dude

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks! Thats always Nice to hear

[@LotetaCartel]

I’ll give it a try , looks a sick trick , I wonder how many times I will crash until I nail it 😅

[@stevenakkersdijk]

You should give it a try! It's quite fun, even if you don't get it in the end. For sure teaches you how to relaunch and swim quite well!

[@LotetaCartel]

Steven Akkersdijk 😅 I will

[@cedricbarth6774]

good job!! why don't you ride the XLITE on hydrofoil?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I usually ride with quite a bit of power when I'm on the foil. So I don't need the light wind super powers of the Xlite when riding and prefer the stiffer frame from the Nexus

[@cedricbarth6774]

@@stevenakkersdijk thanks nexus is better than section for foiling ?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

@@cedricbarth6774 yes, I prefer the Nexus over the section as it has more lift when you pull the bar down.

[@johnfnolen]

Do you think this trick is possible with 24 m lines?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Will be hard! I did it once with 20m lines and that was on the edge of being possible.

[@slappysurf]

Hey Steven, nice video. Any chance we could get some strapless skimboard tricks? I haven’t seen any footage of you on your skim in a while.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I like that thought! It's true I haven't been riding a lot of skimboard lately. This is mainly because the 720 from replaced my skimboard in my personal quiver. Mainly due to the fact that I'm more often riding in waves and not that much in Workum (flat water spot) any more. But I'll get you some strapless tricks with the surfboard that you could also try on the Skim ;-) Deal?

[@abraxaf]

Very nice video. Way beyond my level. What would be the prerequisites before attempting this?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks! In order to start with this one I think it's very important that you have your tacks, gybes and riding toeside in the pocket. After that You can start with it 😉

[@abraxaf]

@@stevenakkersdijk thanks! Is there anything that could or should be workshopped on twin tip also? Like kite loops or something?

[@chungchichiu9779]

You are a very, very good foiler. Moreover, you know every detail about this trick. It is difficult to learn

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thank you! I hope the details will help you to do it

[@SirGenetal]

WOW😮😮😮😮

[@willowsurfs]

Front roll to blind! #Steezy

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Oh yeah! That would be sweet

[@michielschipper7938]

Was jij niet de eerste die deze nailde? En wanneer kiteloop met strapsless board?😉

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Helaas kan ik de eerste enkele niet claimen. Heb hem 4 jaar terug een keer gezien van een foil racer. De eerste dubbele heb ik wel gedaan 8 maanden geleden, helaas had ik die toen niet op film. Strapless kiteloop zou leuk zijn. Moet ik hem zelf nog wel weer even flink oefenen. Waarschijnlijk in Kaapstad

[@michielschipper7938]

Steven Akkersdijk altijd een stapje verder!😉 Hermanus is er weer perfect voor dit jaar! Eerst maar een skimboardje vinden!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

@@michielschipper7938 ja wel weer zin in een goede hermanus sessie!

[@fribbe9]

what sizes do you have the nexus in ?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I have an 8, 10 and 12m Nexus. Next to that a couple of GTS5 and 2 XR LW as theyre simply power houses

[@fribbe9]

Thanks for the kindness🤙 is it possible to buy a core cap?

[@vikingh3008]

Steven Akkersdijk do you not have any regular xr6 like a 9m for boosting? Or do you just use the gts5 for that ?

[@vikingh3008]

Could this be done on a directional surfboard or would you loose speed too fast ?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I've never tried, but I would say that a directional is to slow