The Named Winds of the World
An introductory column exploring the famous named local winds, such as Levante and Cape Doctor, that dictate kiteboarding sessions worldwide.
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Terminology
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Regular Stance
In board sports, regular stance means riding with the left foot forward. It is the most common stance among riders, including top pros like Liam Whaley.
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Goofy-Stance
A riding stance in board sports with the right foot forward, highly favored at left-breaking wave locations.
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Switch Stance
Riding or performing tricks in the opposite of one's natural stance, highly rewarded in board sports competitions.
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Breaking Limits: The Evolution of Big Air Records
The history of the jump competition brought to kiteboarding by measuring devices like WOO and Surfr. Following the trajectory from breaking the 20m barrier to the unexplored territory over 42m.
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ALUULA
The revolutionary ultra-light, high-strength composite material that overturned the common sense of the kiteboarding industry.
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Countback
A tie-breaking method used in competitions to determine the winner by comparing individual best scores or past heat results when total points are tied.
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Double Elimination
A second tournament ladder played after the single elimination, giving eliminated riders a chance to climb back to the top.
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Tiebreak
A rule used to determine the winner when competitors tie, often by comparing the highest single score or impression points.
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Frontside
The fundamental stance facing the wave or direction of travel. In kiteboarding, frontside spins and front rolls confusingly rotate in opposite directions.