How to kitesurf: Ollie 180 - Strapless - North Kiteboarding Academy
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When you Ollie 180, you need to rotate slightly more than 180 degrees in the air, using... moreWatch as we show you how to do a Dark Slide. This in depth tutorial is packed with loads of tips and tricks, brought to you by the all-new North Kiteboarding Academy.
When you Ollie 180, you need to rotate slightly more than 180 degrees in the air, using the additional momentum to slide out and complete a full 360 rotation.
To start, steer the kite up and back for some decent lift. Popping off is similar to a normal Ollie:
Remember to shift your weight onto your toes during take-off which will bring the heelside rail higher for better control. Like in a normal Ollie, bend your front knee quickly.
Now let´s have a look what’s important for this move: Use your back foot and back hand to initiate the rotation. After take-off , use your back foot to push the tail of the board up and forwards.
Once you’ve completed the initial 90 degrees, start to push the nose down with your front foot. Doing this, you will land on the nose of your board with more weight shifted onto the front foot.... less
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October 6, 2017 - Filed in
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