Kitesurfing basics "How to" ride a directional surfboard 

Hi Damien, is there such thing as a board that I could learn how to foil AND also use than same it as a one directional?

Damien I appreciate your kite training style, its one of my favorite on RU-vid. Your techniques have helped me so much especially after knee surgery. Thanks so again my man have blessed Thanksgiving.

Thanks Damien! You killed it spot on!

Great video. You make it look soooo easy. Good on you.

Great tips Damien, thanks!

Perfect, informative video.

Great tuturial you make it look easy . Hope all is well you look great stay safe David Paul

Nicely done. Very helpful. Thanks!

Great summary before deciding whether to get a directional board! :D

Great simple directions for a "surfboard newbee" like me, Thanks a lot.

Nice video, very helpful 💪🏻

Awesome vid mate, thanks heaps!!

Best video out there

Question about the surfboard tack. I am a former wind surfer and I believe you are as well, so with that in mind picture a windsurfing tack... When you point the board up into the wind your body turns so your back faces the wind and you step around the mast which stays downwind of you. What you are doing in this kite surfboard tack is the opposite. You are turning so that your front side faces the wind and stepping behind the lines (or mast if windsurfing). Can you picture what I'm describing? Can you do the surfboard tack like you would on a windsurfing board by rotating the other way? EDIT: and the 180 transition is the kite version of the jump jibe 👍

Hopefully the start of a massive series on tips and tricks. ; )

Thank YOU !!!

Danke=Thank you

00:00 In this video, Damian Leroy provides a breakdown of the basics of riding a directional surfboard in kiteboarding. 00:12 The video covers water starts, tacking, jibing, and going over a wave, providing all the essential information for beginners. 00:32 Damian discusses different surfboard options, including the S Quad, Cutlass, and Crossbreed, highlighting their features and performance. 01:18 The S Quad is a high-performance board suitable for top-to-bottom waves, while the Cutlass offers more volume and is ideal for mushier conditions. 01:59 The Crossbreed is a versatile board that works well for freestyle and can also be used with a foil for learning how to foil. 02:28 It's important to consider local conditions and seek advice from experienced riders when choosing a surfboard. 02:34 Damian's go-to board is the S Quad, which he highly recommends. 02:36 Let's get started with kiteboarding! 02:40 The water start is an important part of kitesurfing. 02:46 To perform a water start, it's important to relax, breathe, and get your feet up on the board. 02:52 Putting pressure on your back leg and diving the kite down can help you stand up and start edging into the wind. 03:02 If you're having trouble, try moving the kite back and forth above your head to maintain pressure on the board. 03:08 Learn the standing water start, a more advanced technique in kitesurfing. 03:15 Set the board down, jump on with your front foot, and ride off. 03:20 Timing with the kite is crucial for a successful start. 03:26 Step on with your front foot as the kite dives down to stand up. 03:31 Edge into the wind immediately to go upwind and start riding. 03:38 Enjoy the thrill of kitesurfing with a standing water start. 03:41 Toeside turn is important in kitesurfing, and it involves directing the kite in the desired direction and following it. 03:52 To maintain power in the kite, it's important not to go too far downwind and to edge back into the wind by putting pressure on the back foot. 04:00 Sinking the back of the board and steering the kite is crucial while edging around. 04:06 Toeside edging into the wind is important. 04:10 Learn how to transition to heel side by making a toe side turn and bringing the kite up. 04:19 Edge into the wind and switch your feet from forward to back as the kite comes up. 04:31 Take your back foot and step where the front one was, then bring your back foot back. 04:40 Stay low and make the switch with your feet as the kite comes up. 04:44 Dive the kite in the direction you're going and continue riding. 04:47 Tips for riding over waves on a directional surfboard during kitesurfing: 04:55 Slow down your speed and bring your kite up. 04:58 Redirect the kite down and start again in the same direction. 05:05 Bring the kite up to create lift and make it easier to go over the wave. 05:09 Redirect the kite and start riding away. 05:19 Learn how to jibe or jive while kitesurfing by bringing your kite up to create lift and swapping your back foot with your front foot. 05:32 Bringing the kite up creates lift and switching your feet creates tension on the kite by edging against it. 05:45 The most important thing is bringing the kite up to neutral, switching your feet, and putting more pressure on your back foot to make the board come around. 05:56 Make sure to maintain speed while jiving, as going too slow will result in the kite losing tension and you falling in the water. 06:03 The video discusses how to perform a surfboard tack by edging into the wind and creating tension on the kite with extended arms. 06:29 To ride in the opposite direction, it's important to redirect the kite and keep it moving. 07:11 When turning on a wave, it's important to look before turning and adjust pressure on the back foot. 08:18 Directing and following the kite is important for maintaining power. 08:26 A basic 180 transition involves lifting the nose of the board and spinning it 180 degrees. 08:53 The video concludes by thanking the viewer and encouraging them to be safe on the water.

You make it look like a piece of cake. Easy lol. I find sailing with a directional harder that twin tip

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awesome dude AAA+

Hi Damien, thanks for another great video. Can I pair the Cutlass Foil with the Cabrinha Hi Rose Carve I already own?

Nice vídeo

Hi great content! One question when tacking I can never seem to get the nose of the board straight unto wind...any tips?

Nice video. Besides the line mounts, what do you use as your pov GoPro mount?

Can you provide some feedback on why your safety line is clipped around your chicken loop and the safety line at the same time? I haven't seen that setup before

Thank You Damien!❤ what about going upwind and weight distribution compared to a twin tip?

Hey, i just started learning kitesurfing currently im learninng to ride upwind with twintip, should i learn it with directional too, or should i first learn it with twintip and then the directional or both at the same time ?

Hi Damien, I'm currently riding a twintip but I'm looking to get more out of the light wind sessions. Would a directional board like the cutlass allow you to ride in lighter wind conditions compared to a twintip? Thanks!

I'm curious where was the video shot, beach location?

What if you jump with the kite and lose your surf board like don’t you need a leash to tie the board and yourself?

Can you wave surf with these boards? if you are intermediate or advanced?

I like the part about lowering your body weight on the turns,,, your knees almost touched the board. Next trick is Boogie Loop

Gybe?

Very informative without the babble.

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