S-Loop / Snake Loop / Spider Loop
Extreme multiple loops like the S-Loop, Snake, and Spider loop that reverse the kite's rotation mid-air. Explores their mechanics and difficulty.
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Tricks & Tech
Regular-Stance
Tricks & Tech
Half Cab / Half Cab Roll
Explaining the skateboarding-derived 'Half Cab' (a 180 spin from Switch-Stance) and its invert variation 'Half Cab Roll', along with its landing mechanics.
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Terminology
Goofy-Stance
A riding stance in board sports with the right foot forward, highly favored at left-breaking wave locations.
Terminology
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.
Terminology
Switch Stance
Riding or performing tricks in the opposite of one's natural stance, highly rewarded in board sports competitions.
Terminology
Frontside
The fundamental stance facing the wave or direction of travel. In kiteboarding, frontside spins and front rolls confusingly rotate in opposite directions.
Terminology
Backside
A state or action where the rider's back faces the wave or direction of travel, with differing axis edges between surfing and freestyle.
Riders
Alberto Rondina
An Italian freestyle legend and pioneer of the "Moby Dick 5". Now a GKA head judge and kite resort owner in Sicily, contributing massively to the sport.