The key to higher jumps | How to load and pop // Kiteboarding SA Masterclass

[@Vladyslav-mq2rd]

👍Pre load pop +

[@cyberanswer]

+1

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Sweet, I'll put it on the "To do" list 🤙

[@christophmeyer5756]

Please do a video of the preload pop! Really struggle with that😅

[@DNNYZGLR]

Please add on the to do list: take off difference between kiteshapes and Kitesizes E.g. I struggled a lot to jump with my dice. But I am super happy to jump with a Rebel now. I can jump high with a 8/10 but really struggle to jump high with a 13 - it always pulls me away not high.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

@@DNNYZGLR It's a super interesting topic! I'll have a look in to it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@kulisa69]

Yes , pre load pop will be much appreciated , especially timing 🙏

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@TheCarrots101]

@@stevenakkersdijk Been practicing preload pop on larger kites, but its quite a bit more difficult to time with smaller kites! Could use some tips about how fast I should be directing the kite towards 12. Does moving the kite faster produce more lift, or will it cause you to come off your edge and lose line tension? Some tips on performing the preload pop on choppy water and kickers would also be super helpful! Keep up the great content

[@BenjaminLovelady]

Preload pop is a game changer in flat water, but super hard in chop, and I don't notice much improvement if I have good kickers. Definitely an important tool, but for most people it's a distraction that adds too much variance into the takeoff. It's merely a semantic difference, but I find it helpful to tell beginning jumpers "don't try to pop." Simply because the tendency is to try to use your legs to jump. I tell my students to "hold your edge, carve upwind, and let the kite rip you off the water." It's really the same thing, but when people are trying to "pop" they really seem to want to push off with their legs and give up their edge.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Totally agree! There isn't one way to teach people how to jump. Especially beginners should focus on carving and kite steering and not worry about kicking off the water. (Just like you said) Thanks for sharing your experience 🤙

[@AverageKiteboarder]

This tip helped me jump better! I made a video on that, still not higher than 3Meters, but i got the idea..thanks!

[@gboates]

Perfectly said. If you are powered and carrying a lot of speed, I find a short back leg twitch is enough to send me as high as I want to go. A good practice is to use the wake of other kiters as a micro-kicker. It's amazing. Too much hopping and changing direction, one can lose the integrity of the energy necessary for a fully controlled jump sequence. Core strength is mandatory as Stephen says. Core kites too. Keep that kite moving.

[@felipemiranda2788]

Just let me say that I consider you my virtual master of the kite art. I can't thank you enough for all the lessons over the years. Know that you make a beginner Brazilian kitesurfer want to evolve every time I hit the water. It's always a pleasure put the doctrine to work!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks so much Felipe! Your comment is much appreciated and I'm even more excited that I inspire you to go out there and have fun! Keep on shredding and hopefully see you in the sky 🤙

[@Banadoles]

Gethighwithmike has a really nice video for the preload-pop. Managed to pull way better kiteloops with this technique because of the nice vertical takeoff. Still not getting the timing consistently, therefore a video with a detailed explanation would be a dream. In my opinion your technical explanations are by far the best in the industry, so I would appreciate a video brother🤙

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I also enjoyed Gethighwithmike his video a lot, it's definitely a trick that can improve your height and take offs. But as you mention it's hard to do them consistent. I'll work on a pre load pop video where I go more over the technical part. Thanks for the support 🤙

[@luukdeboer1974]

That shot when the kite shoots forward in the wind window is brilliant and should have been repeated in the video

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I'm glad that you like it!

[@luukdeboer1974]

Hey Stefan, het komt misschien over als kritiek maar ik zie het als talent dat nog beter naar buiten zou kunnen komen in de video. Jij kent de technische details van het kiten en je weet dat over te brengen. Dit soort details weet waarschijnlijk bijna niemand, ook de al ervaren kiters niet, alleen de pro's. Maar jouw masterclasses helpen mij enorm om verder te komen. Super waardevolle content, en ik gun jou tig keer meer subscribers.

[@JLucRob]

Yesss! Pre load pop video plz! Been waiting for this ahah

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@mkslave9108]

Very appreciated, your lessons. As a former pro team-sport-athlete and coach of respecting youth-programm, you deserve my deep and honest respect for your worthy contributions to kite-skill-developement. Very helpful to push levels in this sport. You provide your experience and knowledge very clear and understandable to youth and even to oldies like me.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Much appreciated! Thanks for the nice words and I'm very happy to share my knowledge! Keep on shredding and having fun out there 🤙

[@juanpablokite]

Thanks for the video! Was looking for the load pop though😅! Please share with us and thanks for those lessons !

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure! I guess you were looking for the pre load pop, I'll start working on it as there is a lot of request! 🤙

[@oceancolors]

+1 for a pre pop tutorial. Thanks for your cool videos

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure! It's on the "to do" list 🤙

[@kenedy_13_]

I'm from Brazil and I'm really enjoying your content, it's been very helpful. Muito obrigado mano🤙🏽🇧🇷

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Happy to hear that!

[@andrewb1109]

Was watching until the end to see the preload pop. Oh yes please bring it on. 🎉

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@Kitekulture]

This is absolutely ridiculous how well this is explained by you!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks! Happy you like it soo much!

[@h.caglarkaratas6552]

I watched this video when I started practising jumps some time ago. After watching it again today, I can see that it helped me a lot. Thanks Steven!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure and thank you for taking the time to write this comment 🤙

[@larik2452]

would love a detailed Video about the preload pop ^^

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@kiteboardingmaineusa]

Thank you, Steven!!!!! Great explanation!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Vincent01]

Hoi Steven. Dit is de beste uitleg over de loaded pop die ik kan vinden. Jou uitleg is zoals altijd heel gedetailleerd en heel duidelijk. Bedankt voor al je video's tot nu toe en laat ze maar komen.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Bedankt voor je reactie Vincent! Altijd goed om te horen dat de content gewaardeerd word. Bedankt voor de support 🤙

[@richardkuhne5054]

This video is amazing, i haven’t seen a better explanation yet. Thank you so much

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad you liked it!

[@fleurhamoir4443]

agreed ! I'd love to see a video on pre load pop as I found it really hard to do

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "to do" list 🤙

[@tamershaaban5721]

As previously mentioned Please make video for preload pop or hoop 😀 Thanks for the great explanations and videos

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙 Thanks a lot for your support!

[@JoshuaAfflerbach-od6fk]

Please a video on the pre load pop. And how the pre load pop is different or necessary in light and super strong winds.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@vikingh3008]

Pre load pop video would be great, If you do one, please explain about kite input when doing pre load pop, as none of the existing pre load pop video explain much about this

[@stevenakkersdijk]

For sure a very important part of the Pre load pop. Will include it!

[@kiteandpizza]

Thanks for this video - because the Load-And-Pop is the thing I am trying right now.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure! Have fun out there and good luck!

[@rolandfleischmann7715]

Yes , pre load pop will be much appreciated , especially timing

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the list 🤙

[@mikeevans6533]

Awesome videos Steven - yes a pre pop session would be good. Thanks for sharing your expertise

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure! It's on the "to do" list

[@XE-4]

Brilliant content, as always. Pre pop would be great to see soon.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks! It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@80lives]

You know we all want the pre-load pop video! You know it 😀

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Haha, of course I know. But your comments help out the algorithm 😇 It's on the "to do" list.

[@VincentBabin]

Hooo yeah!!!! Pre load pop please and the timing!! Big thank!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@mmnnmt]

Love your videos.....always clearly articulated. Thanks.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@miguelrothes7]

Definitely do the pre load pop video! It’s a very important technique yet difficult to perform! 🙌

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Will do!!

[@matteoktmXXV]

Thank you Steven. Preload pop video will be much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@johannesradman]

oh yes, preloaded pop explained please!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Will do! It's on the list 🤙

[@dominikkarl9500]

Best explanation! Please Preload Pop!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@MartinDevoto66]

Excellent video!!! Thanks!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure, glad you find it useful!

[@blandetbolcher4779]

will train this next strong wind session... tnx

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Sounds like a plan, have fun!

[@goncalofonsecaesilva666]

Hey Steve! Great video. Can you do a tutorial explaining the bar control (tied up, releasing, tied up again) during a jump/pop? And the impact of that in different moments of the jump and in different types of the jump/tricks?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad to hear you like the video. Can you explain what you mean by: tied up, releasing, tied up again?

[@saulmelman]

Great video as always. Yes - pre- load pop ! TY

[@stevenakkersdijk]

You got it! It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@kitesurferjoey]

Preload pop + jouw uitleg is altijd goed topper

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks maat! Hij staat op de lijst,🤙

[@nickoshaughnessy836]

I would love to see a pre load pop video!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Sweet, I'll put it on the "To do" list 🤙

[@nickoshaughnessy836]

@@stevenakkersdijk that would be sick! Thank you! I have been looking up load and pop videos a lot lately and you did a very good job explaining when to pop. Most videos don’t cover when to raise the kite and when to pop. Also I liked that you said you steer the kite down a bit. I bet that would be great for adding a little more height with big air! 🤙🤙

[@mjanek20]

You are a delight to look at when doing tricks. It all looks so damn easy ... if only ;)

[@stevenakkersdijk]

With enough practise you can make anything look easy. Just depends on the amount of hours you put in to it 😅

[@mjanek20]

@@stevenakkersdijk I'm really struggling to get more height than 4m and I'm doing 40+ sessions per year. The gear is good seems it's all me. I simply cannot get the timing right ... 😢

[@stevenakkersdijk]

@@mjanek20 Maybe see if someone can film you and then look at your own footage to see what you can improve.

[@ΘανάσηςΚατσίκας-θ4ξ]

excellent analysis!!!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thank you kindly!

[@nx9537]

Great video SA.... Am I guessing that most don't need to consider pre-load pop until consistently jumping 10m+++ The most benefit is working on the basics in this video which are critical to get to 10m

[@stevenakkersdijk]

You got that right. If you're starting to jump higher the pre load pop can make a difference (both good and bad) I'll work on a dedicated video where I dive really deep in to the pre load pop to see why it works etc.

[@ashasinov]

preload pop certainly! thank u

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the list 🤙

[@jasonofmontreal]

Always fantastic, well-explained content, keep em coming!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks Jason! Will do for sure

[@carlitosboss]

Another one great tutorial. I could only ask for more like this 🤘

[@stevenakkersdijk]

There is more coming for sure! Thanks a lot for the support 🤙

[@dpwild328]

Great video! Give us the pre-load pop 😎

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@joshnewman1056]

A video for the pre load pop would be awesome

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@KiteMikePEI]

Always appreciate your content. Just in time for the spring sessions!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Oh yes! Have fun out there!

[@cyberanswer]

I guess letting the bar out momentarily while you carve upwind prevents stalling and allows the kite to open up the canopy to get a big gulp before you ride that sucker?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Yup, pretty much. When you let the bar out a little the kite can accelerate and shoot through the wind window.

[@the_lost_spaniard]

Thanks for the video! Keep them coming!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks for the support! Will do for sure.

[@TheH20nut]

Great advice!! Thanks

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure!

[@JoshuaAfflerbach-od6fk]

Great video keep it up man

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Appreciate it

[@stefanstanisor5568]

+ for the preload pop video! Great explanations as always. I was just wondering if for the hooked railey you need to scoop with your front leg. From what you are saying, it seems like you can just let go of your legs and relax (i.e. no need to scoop with front leg). Thanks a lot Steven !

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Hey Stafan, not exactly sure what you mean with "scoop the front leg". But when you have a solid carve the legs will naturally want to swing back bringing you in the Railey position. Glad you like the content!

[@marcellofioredj]

+ for the preload pop video!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@zilverstone]

You make excellent videos !!! Thx.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad you like them!

[@rborgsteyn]

Pre load pop video YES 👍

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Sweet, I'll put it on the "To do" list 🤙

[@c-historia]

this is really great 🎥

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad you like it!

[@LuigiSimoncini]

I wish we had a KB youtuber with your clarity for strapless

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I'll start producing some strapless videos in the upcoming time. What is it you would like to try? Maybe I can create it.

[@LuigiSimoncini]

@@stevenakkersdijk thanks! jumps, higher jumps, air (board off) transition, foot switch, to name a few

[@stevenakkersdijk]

@@LuigiSimoncini Noted!

[@hegartb2]

Would love a preload pop video!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@tmotten]

Yup yup. Preloaded pop vid please!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@FvGracing]

Zoals altijd erg netjes uitgeled!! thnx :) 💥

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Bedankt!

[@coltorpay8039]

Great video. I always find in my stance that my back knee wants to come inside the line of my back foot, if that makes sense. Some tips on correct stance and pressure of front vs back foot while edging would be great.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Hey Col, makes sense as you try to twist in to the turn. Try to keep the back knee locked (in sideways movement) though as you"ll be able to carve much harder when hip, knee and foot are in line.

[@coltorpay8039]

@@stevenakkersdijk thanks for the reply. Great tip. I definitely think the back edge is less engaged than it could be if I keep the knee aligned over the back foot

[@RobbieRonalds1]

Preload pop yes please!!!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@jankowalski2652]

Fantastic video!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thank you very much!

[@PauloLuisFranchiniCasaretto]

Really helpful! Thanks!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure!

[@lifeofgarrick]

So good dude! Give us the pre load pop. I've been trying it for ages from gethighwithmikes video but still struggle 😂

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure, Pre load pop is on the "to do" list

[@kulisa69]

And of course the video great as usual 🙏🙏🙏

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thanks! That's always great to hear!

[@HarryvanderWeij]

Very good video. About the misconception of strecth and that the lines would function as a spring… The stretch of kitelines (all dyneema) is approximately zero so kitelines acting like springs is impossible. It would even be very hard to kite properly with stretching lines 😢

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Totally agree, makes me wonder what stretchy lines would kite like. Might try that out for a video

[@nathftn]

Has I have a popped ribbs I was trying those pop exercices and they are very benefitial. I noticed that my carving is better when I do it with one hand because I have more freedom on my shoulder movement. I did a small hooked railey but I still have to work on exercices 1 and 2

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Shame to hear about the rib! Glad you can still practise these kind of carving exercises though 🤙

[@nathftn]

@@stevenakkersdijk just did it again on my last session in lightwind and managed to do some hooked railey !!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

@@nathftn That's awesome! Congrats

[@nathftn]

@@stevenakkersdijk Would you tell me how I can improve my pop ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-4XnZ3a92Gfqs here is a video

[@marcpichora5601]

Make a pre load pop video! You have sick content!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙 Thanks for the support!

[@huzcer]

Nice one!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrislong3077]

Love the vids! Do you have a video for softer landings for airs?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

What kind of airs are we talking about here? I guess higher jumps? Glad you like the content 🤙

[@chrislong3077]

@@stevenakkersdijk Pretty basic airs probably about 10-15 ft. I dont have a problem getting up there but the landings are usually pretty hard and I lose speed with the kite (I’m a few months in, still learning)

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Don't have a particular video for that, but probably should create one.

[@hydekelx]

perfect my friend

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Glad you like it!

[@LeCharlesLozanoBD]

Hooked Railey homework! 🤓🔥🔥

[@stevenakkersdijk]

🥳

[@TheSmokingace]

👍 Yes more, do it ;) like you content... 🌪🌪🌪

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Will do for sure! Thanks for the support 🤙

[@ewazurakowska5539]

yes for preload pop!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@Flying-Bob]

Pre load please 😎 Btw. Great video as always

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙 Thanks for the support!

[@dougfv]

Hi Steven! I didn’t understand what you mean at 5:00. Most likely i would do a “face blond”?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

"Face plant" Also known as crashing on your face 😉

[@floriansufke7266]

Thanks Steven, Great video as always! 👍🏻 Would be really interested in your version of the “pre load pop”. What’s actually the difference in your opinion jumping with or without a preload pop concerning the jump hight? Does it bring you much higher than taking of with a good edge and carve with speed?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Hey Florian, it can make a difference yes. But it's sooo dependant on the conditions. To be very honest I just go on feeling atm for the pre load pop, so I'll have to research a little to see when I actually do it and why..... Most of these things happen subconsciously

[@Philip-xb7ko]

Thanks for yet another great tutorial! At 06:21 you bear a bit downwind before the pop. Some other pop tutorials say you have to do that right before the pop. But you don't mention this in your video. When is bearing downwind before the pop necessary and when is it not?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Generally you don't have to bear downwind because cross wind will do the trick. Main important part is that you accelerate.

[@arranodoherty4372]

It's to do with the type of kite,

[@JoshatHomeOffice]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees through the constant misinformation of the lines being like rubber bands

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Imagine how soft the handling of the kite would feel with rubber bands on the steering lines 😅

[@JoshatHomeOffice]

@@stevenakkersdijk try out the current ozone catalyst. It actually has them! I use them to teach beginners for exactly that reason.

[@ukaszmarszaek2865]

Please make this preload pop technique video

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "to do" list 🤙

[@sanderpsychologie]

Thanks Steven! Tips for edging in the IJsselmeer chop? Really hard to maintain edge and boardspeed.

[@stevenakkersdijk]

My pleasure. Try to read the water and find a small space to pop out off the water. It's not easy, but possible 😉

[@theodoresimon3307]

Pre load pop video would be great

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@edudougall]

greta video.! please pre load !!!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@jeromeserre]

Thanks!!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

You're welcome!

[@RüdigerGördes]

Hello Steven. Thank you very much for your nice videos. One question - It is difficult for me to keep the edge - and carving into the wind is impossible. Would it help the put the straps more luv?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Depending on your strap setup, that could help. But generally they should be in the middle of the board. Make sure to pull up your toes and put pressure on your heels to edge the board while you carve upwind.

[@Ragnaroc25]

Hi Steven. Thanks for your video, very cool and instructive! What board (carved imperator) length you would recommend for big air in flat water, regular wind at 20-25 knots for 82kg rider ?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Personally I ride a 139 and wouldn't want to go smaller as bigger boards make for stable landings. I'm 86kg, so I would recommend a 137cm for you.

[@gobrandsprint]

Here’s a tip that I borrowed from other board sports When carving, turn your waist/hip not knees or lower body. Turn your body into a corkscrew Shoulders facing kite downwind Hips turning upwind Like a soccer player driving a kick with hip I find it extremely helpful driving the carve with my hip/waist

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Super good tip! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@BlackDevil710]

Would like to hear your insight on the pre load pop!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Noted! It's on the "To do" list 🤙

[@gustavomurata]

Gracias!!!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Denada 🤙

[@tomschuelke7955]

yes pre load pop.. would be nice

[@stevenakkersdijk]

It's on the "to do" list 🤙

[@netopantoja8988]

Top d +

[@stevenakkersdijk]

🤙

[@rosschecco]

hello. thank u for the video. it's difficult learn this move to do a jump higher but when I am in the water always I think your list to do the jump as well as possible. i would an information that it doesnt concern with this video: what headphones do you use to listen to music in the water? are bluthooth for the phone music? for me the music helps to dont think so much to the moves, without losing the focus. thank u so much!!!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the videos. I've been riding with the Shokz openswim mp3 player. It works very well in combination with the ear protection I wear against surfers ear. ca.shokz.com/products/openswim

[@tmotten]

What should my expectations be in choppy waters? Brazil or Cabarete for example. Same rules apply or "forget about it and head to the lagoon"?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Lagoon is a lot easier for sure, but with some practise you can find the right spot for a take off in the waves as well. So give it a bit of time 😉

[@kkanicki]

hey, have you been to Macapa lagoon (next to Barra Grande) about Nov 20th last year? wasn't sure if it was you : )

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Hey Karol, wasn't me as I haven't been in brazil for a couple of years now. you might have seen Willow river Tonkin

[@dominichochwarter2869]

hello steven, why do you think the ralley exercise helps you to jump higher?

[@stevenakkersdijk]

For the jump it helps if you're able to carve hard and hold an edge. This is exactly what you do with a railey.

[@esignoretti]

Trying the pre-load all the time. Any help would be grat 😂

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Sweet, I'll put it on the "To do" list 🤙

[@zasz83]

I'm still waiting for the heli loop video :)

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Coming soon! I've filmed it, "just" need to edit and film the talking part. (still a lot of work)

[@zasz83]

@@stevenakkersdijk that's great, I'm looking forward to it

[@alexcelli2545]

Hi Steven: by edging and carving we increase the flying speed and the power of the kite, but is the movement of the kite shooting forward that generates the pull to jump out of the water, right? You said that the kite shoots forward when we release that power: do you have any tips to help us figure out when is the perfect time to release? Especially unhooked where the principle is always the same I guess...thank you very much!!!

[@stevenakkersdijk]

Yes, I believe it's the forward movement from the kite that creates to pull on the carve. The best moment to release depends a lot on your riding speed, kite size and amount of carving that you apply. You'll notice that the pressure in the kite builds up, but at the same time your riding speed decreases. There is a moment where the riding speed is too low and the power in the kite will decrease, when that happens you've waited too long.