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. 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
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 Roger in Glassy Vol. 1
10 GOOD REASONS TO PARAGLIDE… AND 8 NOT TO ! Paragliding, a cousin of kitesurfing, has long been a hit with many riders and some developed a real passion for the « parakite », though it should be approached with caution. 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 Vol.1
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