Waterstarting on your weaker side.

Everybody has a stronger and a weaker side in kitesurfing.
Whether you are regular or goofy, waterstarting the "other" way often feels awkward and is much more difficult to master. This is especially true if you come from a boarding background where you don't have to ride on both tacks...ie snowboarding, surfing etc.
In todays episode we look at how to waterstart effectively on your weaker side.
We look at the common mistakes we see people making and how to easily fix them.
If you haven't already check out our Definitive Guide To Waterstarting:
www.tantrumkitesurf.com/definitive-guide-waterstarting/
which explains in detail a lot of the concepts mentioned in this episode.

[@mylifein75sqft87]

Really nice explanation! I really think this will help me. Can't wait to try this out.

[@AP-fl1ln]

Thank you still in 19.3.2023 Best explanation ever

[@Marcovisc11]

Really a deep and detailed analysis of common beginners mistakes while at a crucial gate before fun . Good one!

[@TantrumX]

Glad you found it useful mate!

[@al3135]

So glad to hear I'm not alone..... makes so much sense, I've been doing everything as you describe...., can't wait to try all your tips Thanks

[@TantrumX]

Awesome to hear...thank you!

[@budyutube]

I was going to say basically the exact same thing as the first comment, just the things I needed to hear, thank you!

[@TantrumX]

Awesome! And good luck getting up and riding.

[@MainstoneMedia]

really lovely video thanks

[@AceVPD]

Thanks for the video! Where is the link to the mentioned podcast? I couldn't find it

[@daiweitang5517]

Great, pointing out the most common mistakes I’ve been running into and great advice

[@TantrumX]

Thank you!

[@FranzKellermann]

Great video. It's exactly the explanation that I need.

[@TantrumX]

Glad to hear it mate, hope it helps out there on the water.

[@vlaaady]

Thanks for a nice video. I think, it also might be lack of body tension on a weaker side to transmit the tension in the lines into the board acceleration. Multiplied with wrong board direction it would send you into superman flight to land on your face. I personally started skateboarding on my weak side. I agree that feeling from the better side should transfer well to the weaker one. Thanks again!

[@TantrumX]

For sure, often the problem on the weaker side is you "cave in" in the middle, so the power transfer stops, lock that rear hip out and throw your head back

[@skiboardordie]

Great tutorial!

[@TantrumX]

Thank you!

[@billuuuuu]

Will use your advice to avoid getting pulled over so often!!!

[@TantrumX]

Let me know how you get on!

[@AP-fl1ln]

Thank you very much

[@TantrumX]

Glad to help mate

[@huntergillies1627]

Love the T-shirt!

[@TantrumX]

Thank you sir!

[@AP-fl1ln]

Thank you 🙏 Thank you very very much I watched and listing the whole first November week and 🤗🙏on saturday 6.11.2021 I Manage it Actully i'm regular today i Manage it with my flyersurfer peak 4, 5m and my longboard on my goofy side🙏 at 10 knots And now i really enyoi it Watching and listing this Video Sorry my bad English I'm german

[@TantrumX]

Haha...awesome to hear!!

[@AP-fl1ln]

Thank you so much,beause of your lesson i can Manage it now 100%

[@TantrumX]

@@AP-fl1ln Awesome to hear mate!

[@AP-fl1ln]

I can’t stop thank you 🙏 vielen Dank I really enjoy driving both side with no fear or harming myself 😊Best explanation ever to manage that situation 19.3.2023

[@rrrjjj2474]

Just as you address in this video, I could easily start on my dominant side but felt soooo awkward waterstarting on my weak side, I worried how I would get back to shore! I saw that some would use large Shinn fins to make water starting easier. I found that the large fins from www.rideupwind.com would forgive a multitude of errors and helped me experience getting up on my weaker side (they can be mounted to favor your weak side!). Now that I know what it feels like, I no longer need them to get up!

[@jimmyjames1411]

Is it possible to still send video to see how we can improve?

[@TantrumX]

Yes mate all inside our Ride Upwind in 30 Days Program : go.tantrumkitesurf.com/vsl

[@Paraboemba]

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[@jimmyjames1411]

After 4 hours my foot digs to China on my goofy side. It sucks.