Kite Surfing Techniques - Depowering
Depowering enables the kite lines to let go of pressure, corollary decreasing the speed of your kite. Learn how to de-power your kite using two known ways.
Depower with bar
Depowering the kite can be done in several ways. One method is by connecting the lines to different knots on your kite.
You can depower the kite by pushing the bar away from your harness. The kite will power up by pulling the bar towards you.In this case, the tension on the outside lines will increase, tilting the kite backwards. This allows more wind to be blown into the sail, thus creating more pull. Releasing the bar does the opposite.
Depower with strap
When depowering the kite using the strap, you influence the tension on the center lines. If you pull the strap, the kite will depower. If you release it, the kite will power up.
Depowering with a bar and with a strap are the two standard ways around. Practice how to perform this technique for you to successfully pull it off when necessary.
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