A BRIEF HISTORY OF STANCE : The question of the placement of the feet on a goofy or regular position does not really arise in kitefoiling or wingfoil as in surfing or snowboarding, as it is natural to ride on both stances. However, we always keep a favorite side, while on the other, called « switch » or « fakie », everything is less comfortable. The stance remains an enigma for science, however it reveals amazing things about our bodies and we set out to find ways to improve the sensations on both sides. By Vincent Chanderot in Glassy Vol.1 Read here
27 years of educational exploration: THE WATERSTART IN 3 ATTEMPTS : Laurent Ness was one of the pioneers of kitesurfing around 1993, founding the first kitesurfing shop and school, Axel’Air, in 1997. Here, he describes how he managed to develop his teaching methods at his Kite Inside school in Oléron, focusing in particular on the equipment aspect. With Laurent Ness in Glassy Vol.1 Read here
Incidence, line-length, power, glide, backstall, trim : all intricated : Was it Spiderman or Elvis who complained about not having the power despite high-quality lines? Don’t expect to get the best out of your kite either if its connections aren’t optimized ! Lines and bridles naturally evolve with the Dyneema’s shrinkage, but can also be intentionally modified for comfort or performance reasons. Let’s delve into these complex concepts of trim, angle of attack, backstall, and trim adjustment. By Vincent Chanderot with Donatien Rogeri n Glassy Vol. 1
10 GOOD REASONS TO TAKE UP PARAGLIDING / PARAKITE… 8 GOOD REASONS NOT TO : Paragliding has long been a hit with many riders. With a name like « parakite, » it’s practically begging to be used on beaches and social media. Some pro kitesurfers have developed a real passion for this wing, though it should be approached with caution. Parakite isn’t a gateway to free flight, but it does lead many of us to become interested. This small paraglider, capable of diving to fly close to the ground, doesn’t diminish the appeal of traditional paragliding, which is the essential way to learn. Does flying appeal to you? Here are ten good reasons to take the plunge… but also a few to hold off! By Vincent Chanderot in Glassy Vol1
FOILSLIDE Tutorial : The Foil-Slide is a super fun little trick to do or to watch, always with that « WOW » effect! It’s also great for getting comfortable when the foil comes flirting with the surface. It’s an accessible move that lets you really progress, from a small slide on flat water all the way to a huge drift in
2-meter waves. Julian Novak, Kerfany’s hot local ripper in French South Finistère, jumps in for the demo for GLASSY! Once the slide is mastered on flat water and in swell, you can take it into the pocket of the breaking wave for a real WOOHOO effect. This time, it’s Malo Guénolé who guides us through this useful move, breaking down a sequence on the wave at Chicama. By Vincent Chanderot, Julian Novak and Malo Guénolé in GLassy Vol.2
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