The Secret to LANDING BIG JUMPS

[@gethighwithmike]

Some interesting comments so far with some people under-estimating the importance of absorbing the landing. Just because *you* do not need to be mindful of landing 'with your suspension' and *do it naturally* , does not mean that *everyone else does.* I have coached many people who crash every jump, even when they got the kite steering perfect. When I've taught them to absorb their landings, they have landed almost everything. This video might not be the answer for you, but it is for many people. Cheers Mike

[@axarothfiefa6676]

I have lots of friends that can jump high but have weird body position, and keep their board sideways when they land. Not pointing down wind like you showed. They pretty much butt check every single landing. So for lots of people this will be a very helpful, even as a reminder for me. Look forward to your How to Grow an Epic Pornstache video!

[@wernerxldata]

It’s great info for anywone I guess

[@gethighwithmike]

@@axarothfiefa6676😂 growing the pornstache wasn't easy! Many sleepless nights and a couple sd cards later, and here I am 👨

[@cyberanswer]

Mike, do you have an updated link or title to the non-working bio-mechanics link at 7:23?

[@AndrewMckay-ei3oo]

Thanks for the straps set up input. CrossFit has also helped me bring my jumps back from failing consistently. Strong body, core & legs make a huge difference.

[@EternityKX]

Thanks I needed that especially after a knee injury from landing badly. Would be great if there's a video on the kite as well in terms of landing ✌🏽

[@esurfrider7687]

This is critical info! Thanks Mike. Kiters always learn how to boost high before they ever learn how to land softly 😅

[@carptackula7536]

Nice video and stoked you read my comment about stance width. It baffled me for ages (across all other strapped board sports too eg snowboarding) till I learned how anatomy holds the true answer 😊 👌 There are so many opinions out there about stance width (or unhelpful 'do whatever feels good' vibes). Thankfully we can't argue with anatomy.

[@huvoliveira]

Indeed, physical prep by a proper physio is key! Looking forward to that mobility video!

[@jesserodriguez3935]

Great video. Board stance definitely plays a great part in being able to land with full leg mobility. Looking forward to your thoughts on board setup. Yeeeeow 🤙🏽

[@williamatger3975]

Thank you Mike for this video. Another good one again!

[@abacaxifamily]

Hi Mike, Position and balance on your board when landing is important for sure. I fly Foilkites and my routines at landing concerning kitesteering is most important to soft landings. I get my kite in a downloop before touchdown and „pull the bar“ just before impact while the kite is in powerzone flying straight down, that gives an extra yank downwind with a portion of lift. This portion of extra lift gives me buttersoft landings with good speed. Your sample landings when dropping and fail look like kite is parked at 12 until impact. That is definitely due to poor kitesteering

[@AlanJayJ]

looking forward to your 15 min yoga routine - I think yoga as a tool for kite surfing is great it adds to the flexibility and rotation that I know I didn't have before and helps with balance so interested to see your short routine. 😀

[@gethighwithmike]

Agreed! Will try to get it up ASAP :) Yoga has been a game-changer for me

[@mylifebyrichardallan6151]

@@gethighwithmike Thanks for great videos. Please add a stretch routine for before and after kiting . This 61 year old body needs all the help it can get. PS. BAKL Battles ROCK !!

[@calebpribanic8261]

Yoga is a secret weapon for kite conditioning. Builds strength, balance, and flexibility through range of motion

[@zenoamore]

​@@gethighwithmike waiting for It ASAP;)

[@gas_rc7238]

@@gethighwithmike Also looking forward to your 15 min yoga routine. That will be great adition to trainings✊

[@wernerxldata]

Funny, I ride motocross my whole life, using your body as extra suspension feels so normal and natural. You do need to be fit and strong enough to use it like that else injuries are around the corner. Great stuff mate, love the content as usual ❤

[@hermannnehoda2809]

mike this is absolutely fantastic!! congratulations from herman ( austria- surgeon)

[@Woutergerritsen]

Another great how to mikey! Couldn’t agree more! 🦿

[@davidchitayat438]

great video, nice to get a bit more science behind how to improve

[@KitesurfingBeginner]

Hey Mike, I’ll try to follow your tips to land my small jumps! 🏄‍♂️😎

[@kite.odyssey.kiteschool]

Tried it today in a 25 kts session and it increased my landing rate by a fxcking lot !! Thanks for the advice will definitely use it when teaching beginners to jump !!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks for coming back to share feedback! Best type of comment 🤘

[@daanwillems9164]

Another great video! Thank you

[@DANMITCHINSON]

Cheers Mike! I think there's one reaaalllly important thing, that is reaaally hard to define/teach/explain. All decent/high level kiters/landers understand(mostly subconsciously) how to orient their body based on the fulcrum of the harness/hook. Poor body position on landings often happens when the kiter tries to rotate/align/adjust by using their hands/bar as the fulcrum. Understanding the angles of force can help from the very first day of trainer kite, all the way to counteracting over rotation in boogie loops. Would love to see your breakdown of that aspect of body control/understanding.

[@lcerny]

Once again a great and valuable video, thanks bro!

[@Cadburydrams]

Excellent Information featuring both technique and bio-mechanical board set up with exercises. Just adding to it, a stationary bike on an easy setting for 10 minutes is always good help joints run back in their true working range and maintain speed reactive flexibility..

[@zzzzzz-zzz-789]

sick video mate, keep them coming!

[@gethighwithmike]

Thanks Chris!

[@sauce25]

Good points all around.

[@jasonofmontreal]

Another banger, that makes this all seem fairly manageable... to raise the ante, how about in part 2 you show us how to land megaloops to blind?

[@kitecast]

Excelente explicación 👌👌👌 sería interesante ver un vídeo de como mover el kite para aterrizar mejor. Ya tienes el del heliloop (que esta super bien) pero ver uno para los kiters que no sabemos hacerlo? Muchas gracias y buen viento 🍃🍃🍃

[@mightbeAri]

Hey Mike, great tips on how to land with the board. I got that part good but i don’t know what to do with my kite. Do i sheet out the bar before landing oder where do i move my kite for additional lift before landing. I would appreciate a tip on how to move the kite in the air and what to do if i travel more downwind than my kite

[@richardkuhne5054]

Thank you Mike! You’re da best

[@bronzafox]

Great video Mike!

[@New_Generation_KiteContent]

GREAT WORK a lot of kiters overlook that problem and it's quiet easy to fix (;

[@tmotten]

Great Vid and I think you're right that this is often overlooked. I often struggle land centered on top of the board because the bar is in the way to squat down. Also the kite is pulling towards the edge of the window instead of downwind. What are your thoughts there?

[@robertholmberg2042]

Great advicees, but i think you should have mentioned, land with som forward speed, the forward speed also absorbs som off the impact

[@gethighwithmike]

Good point. Will include that in the kite control episode

[@janiewiemniewidomski8380]

Hey mike i have a question about the strap position, because if we put our straps on a greater angle isnt it easier to do rotations?

[@mottitsch]

Can you give some tips for positioning board and body downwind?

[@gethighwithmike]

Yes I'll make a how to land video and include my tips for kite movement, which affects body positioning

[@mottitsch]

@@gethighwithmike this would be suuuper great 🤩🤗

[@robertoc.4056]

Non parlo inglese e capisco la metà delle cose che dici ma rimane comunque ottima istruzione, lo riguardo con i sottotitoli e capisco molte cose nuove, grazie matto!

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Thanks

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I should probably watch "how to jump" before I watch how to land them 😂😂😂

[@MehdiKinetips]

Merci beaucoup !! Au top !!

[@A.Tischenko]

Молодчина много полезного узнаю смотря твои видео 🤙

[@gethighwithmike]

Thank you!🙏

[@eduardobahmed1]

Hey mike. I'm getting more hight in my jumps(something between 3-5m) and struggling on landing, feels like i'm loosing the strength on the kite and getting a freefall close to landing, because i'm not doing heliloop to landing yet. Any tip for that? Also, how to get higher? Very good tips on your videos btw.

[@hansvandertoorn6930]

What i miss in this vid his how hard you steer the kite in before you land the jump. I am almost every time afraid to steer it to hard resulting in a crash but ending in landing with almost no speed. I think its a mental thing.... ;-)

[@usernameselectedlock]

I think that kite control and position is still by far the most important part of landing a jump.

[@gethighwithmike]

Mmmm honestly I think both components (kite and body) are important. I wanted to address this issue because every other tutorial on the subject of landing (to my knowledge) overlooks this crucial part

[@Zarrell]

I agree, you can never out-cushion bad kite steering 🩼☠️ (But of course body control matters once you have safe enough kite control 🤸🏽)

[@carptackula7536]

The take off is also important, because it influences the options for kite position. EG no pop, kite must rip you off water, and kiter will travel WITH it (or swing under it quickly) and come down harder and faster than nice load and pop with well timed elevator lofting kite action

[@oliverghysen9325]

Imo the biggest tip is to land with your shoulders and board facing the kite, so landing with the kite on the left you should land right foot forward and vice versa. Otherwise the twist in your body because your board points one way and your kite / shoulders the other way makes it very difficult to point the board downwind and keep balance. Adding downloops makes it even easier because the kite isn’t pulling as far to the side

[@gethighwithmike]

Totally agreed. Will be sure to include this in the next how to on landing.

[@richardvogt2731]

Shot Bru!

[@reapiet]

I think the most common mistake is not landing downwind.

[@zhili7964]

I think I can beat it now😂

[@eightytwo8282]

Just pull on the bar bro there’s no secret

[@Zarrell]

Oh and another comment on the physio and yoga routine… how do people deal with their back!? I am pretty fit and have a hardshell pro harness but daaamn kiting takes a toll on my back!! Just need more stretching and core strengthening? 🥲

[@tikkywikky]

you need a seat harness if you want to save your back

[@Zarrell]

With a history of torn acl’s I sadly have to rely on flawless kite steering every time, low margin for errors 🥲 when coming in too hot I try to condition the habit of always kicking my board off when in doubt. I used to like tight bindings, but always ride them loose now, better safe than sorry.

[@jesserodriguez3935]

Great video. Board stance definitely plays a great part in being able to be land with full leg mobility. Looking forward to your thoughts on board setup. Yeeeeow 🤙🏽