How to Darkslide | 2 Easy Steps // Kiteboarding SA Masterclass

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How to Darkslide | 2 Easy Steps // Kiteboarding SA Masterclass

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In this video I'll teach you how to do a darkslide, with some easy steps this is a trick you'll be doing forever.
Kiteboarding / kitesurfing darkslide tutorial.
00:07 What do the following tricks have in common?
00:36 Kite steering
01:10 Exercise 1: Suspended flight
02:25 Keypoints: Soft pop
02:55 Keypoints: Kite steering
03:37 Additional Exercise: Loop practise
04:25: Control your flight height
05:48 Exercise 2: The Darkslide
07:02 Keypoints Darkslide
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@leanmeankitingmachine4279 2 жыл бұрын

The Darkslide is my all-time favorite trick. I had way too much respect to try it. After I decided to finally try it, it only took me like 5 attempts to get it. The secret was to practice the steering 2 or 3 times with no loop (just like you say) and then just lean forward into it. I skipped the whole "pop"-Part, because it didn't feel comfortable. For me, it was more like a "falling forward" to get it without thinking too much about my board and pop. :D. Worked wonders. Of course, you have to work on cleaner and longer slides afterwards, but the feeling of nailing it fast boosted my confidence a lot. Hope that helps someone :D. Great Video - thank you!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome that you took it to the next step! Some people need less explanation than others (too much can even throw you off) Happy it worked out for you 🤙

@martinvilleneuve4904 2 жыл бұрын

The best darkslide tutorial on youtube, the multi-step explanation is just perfect 🤙🏼

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin! I'm very glad to hear that, enjoy the session!

@erbartlett 2 жыл бұрын

Simplest explanation I’ve seen yet, really breaks it down to be manageable for us mere mortals :)

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

😂 You got this Evan! Have fun out there

@erbartlett 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenakkersdijk Thanks, I'll film a session where I do these exercises and I'll post it!

@AndrewDePratti 18 күн бұрын

Steven, Recently unlocked the darkslide up at Sherman island after watching your informative videos. Looking forward to learning back roll hand drag now . Thanks for all the effort you put into making these videos 👍

@stevenakkersdijk 18 күн бұрын

My pleasure! It's awesome to hear you've unlocked the darkslide, keep it going!

@AndrewDePratti 18 күн бұрын

@@stevenakkersdijk need to to make your way down to Baja or Sherman Island ( windiest spot in North America during the summer and host a skills clinic. Would love to attend one of your courses

@stevenakkersdijk 13 күн бұрын

@@AndrewDePratti I've been in Baja a couple years back, still need to pass by at sherman island. Would like to, but there is a higher chance I'll run something in Brazil or the DR

@moffmo 2 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown - going to try this on my next session. Thanks Steven.

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy 🤙

@LuigiSimoncini 2 жыл бұрын

great video! Clear, well-thought-out explanation and truly actionable breakdown steps (suspended flight!). Need similar tutorials for strapless, please.

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luigi! Happy that you enjoyed the video. I'm planning to add more strapless videos and tutorials to my channels as that's something I love doing and ride for 50% of the time 🙈

@filipebezerramorais1182 10 ай бұрын

As you know in Kitesurfing there is lots of key points that, like you said, unlock the tricks and moves. Im a Helicopter Pilot and for me everything is about understanding the mechanics of how the wing flyes and how it afects you as a pendule. I have looked you and your videos for some time now as im using CORE kites and i find you the best on making these key informations available. For sure you are helping me unlock lots of moves. THANKS!!

@stevenakkersdijk 10 ай бұрын

I'm very happy to hear that! Thanks a lot and I hope you can continue improving your riding.

@ride_the_wind 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time and insights Steven!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Paul! thanks for the support 🙌

@gBayCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, as always. Can't wait to try this progression. Big thanks.

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, fingers crossed for some wind!

@FRv4S 2 жыл бұрын

wow!,,,the darkslide with the back roll looked almost unreal!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a fun one to try once you have the darkslide dialled

@niles781 Жыл бұрын

Best darkslide tutorial. I learned it and my first babykiteloops with your channel :) Thanks Steven.

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Super stoked that the videos are helping you to progress. Keep on shredding 🤙

@kaluaohaohala4944 Жыл бұрын

Wow, by far the best video on this I have seen so far! Great work, thanks!!

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! Thanks so much!

@marcskupin-wu6bx Жыл бұрын

Your tip with 15 degree helped me a lot!

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Happy to hear that.

@roumenkaramanov1211 Жыл бұрын

SA has the best explanation 🔥 Thank you Steven🤙

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! It's my pleasure!

@dejo333 Жыл бұрын

By far best tutorial content i ever seen.

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@1N2345 5 ай бұрын

Really good explanation! Can't wait to try it out on the water!

@stevenakkersdijk 5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it and best of luck 🤙

@Simonfulify 2 жыл бұрын

Best darkslide tutorial

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's a big compliment 🙌

@JCorver 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial us usual! Please keep 'em coming!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@gethighwithmike 2 жыл бұрын

Epic bro! As usual ⚡

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! See you soon in Capetown?

@colthenrie1631 3 ай бұрын

Took a lot of tries, but got it done in a long session at OBX. You breaking it down to easy steps was key for me. Thanks again!

@stevenakkersdijk 3 ай бұрын

Awesome Colt! Sounds like it has been a very successful trip to the OBX. Shame I couldn't be there this time, but happy to hear I was still able to help.

@valentinfunk202 2 жыл бұрын

Wohoo it's up, thank you!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@steinerikgabrielsen2988 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation, thank you

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@croquar 9 ай бұрын

Well explained thanks

@stevenakkersdijk 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@bjornkrocker6141 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve! You‘re videos are helping a lot to improve my skills! 😊 Love the road to kiteloop. Greetings from Fehmarn 🤙

@stevenakkersdijk 4 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Have fun on the water and I might see you in Fehmarn one day!

@bjornkrocker6141 4 ай бұрын

@@stevenakkersdijk That would be soooo GREAT! 😃 The Headquarter is around the corner😉 perhaps you pic up your new Nexus personaly 😊

@onurkitesurfer215 Жыл бұрын

Great Tips

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@Carllab 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome video, Nice to see you and Josie in Souris PEI!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl. Was fun to check out the spot and I think it has huge potential, unfortunately not much wind over there this time.

@MrArvydeliz 8 ай бұрын

Amazing content! Thanks Steven!

@stevenakkersdijk 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@prematsebastien5497 2 жыл бұрын

it's just a perfect explanation !

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sebastien, I’m happy you like it 🤙

@unknow826 2 жыл бұрын

now please do one for the moonslide! i can't find a lesson for that trick anywhere hahaha

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

I'll add it to the list. Probably it will only be a 1 min short, but that should be enough. Keep an eye on my channel for upcoming Thursday.

@unknow826 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenakkersdijk as a new XR rider i'm finding these "hover over the water tricks" so much easier, i can already do the backroll off the darkslide, but for some reason i can't do it before 🤣😭

@jeromeserre 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explaination, thanks!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@netopantoja8988 Жыл бұрын

Top d +

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

🤙

@philmarch171 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Gery informative and well illustrated.

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

Thanks you Phil! Happy you like it

@a.lame.username. 2 жыл бұрын

I've been kiting for 20 years. Always in the surf. Every season I try to learn the Darkslide. Never really nailed a good one 🤨 Oh to have steady wind and flat water!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Flat water and steady winds help a lot 😅 if you practise the suspended flight a lot the timing for the darklside will be easier to do it in between the waves. Maybe this will be the year 😜

@windsurfsongkhla Жыл бұрын

thanks

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@AODCandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Hele fijne uitleg!!!🤩

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Dank je! Veel plezier met het oefenen 🤙

@bebeebike 2 жыл бұрын

i thought dark slide and backroll hand drag were the coolest tricks to do for a granny kiter like me, but now that i have seen moonslide i need a tutorial of at least 20 minutes to watch at 0.25 speed

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I won't make a full long tutorial yet as it's not such an easy trick. But Thursday I'll release a short 1 minute how to video with some explanation. Hope that will help 🤙

@tmotten Жыл бұрын

This is my target vid of getting off the progression plateau. I think I'm struggling with the short or quick loop. I'm flying an 11m Pivot and find it dips down a lot when I use only the center of the bar pulling me a fair way downwind on a carving transition. I get it to loop on a dime when I jank the actually steering line to avoid it smashing into the water in a crash. Would you say that's a bad habit (and I should just learn it holding the center of the bar) or acceptable skill to control the kite in normal situations like this trick too? Ps: love the suggestions to learn only a piece of it first. I wanna do backroll downloop transitions but with the shore break here I'm in terror of being one of those daily torn kite owners.

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

It's not easy to steer the kite very hard with one hand on the bar. Usually I do a bigger loop which does result in more pull. You can add a 2nd hand to the bar if you want to pull a short loop, or you can slide your hand to the side of the bar. I would avoid grabbing the steering lines as this could result in a line wrap around the bar and it just doesn't look very clean 😉 Enjoy the riding and have fun!

@Vlox47 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, can't wait to try it! I like the lead-in with long, low jumps to get the float and kite steering. I should probably practice that before just sending it and hoping for the best! Also - any tips on harness? I had a dakine boardshort seat harness that broke. I tried some waist harnesses but when jumping they dig into my ribs pretty bad. Does this just take getting used to? Part of me just wants to get another seat harness despite everyone saying to "graduate" to the "cooler" waist harnesses.

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I can really recommend to start off with the long floaty jumps. Should make them darkslides a lot easier. I find that a waist harness is a bit nicer once you start riding more, but it needs to be comfortable. I really enjoy the hard shell harness, but in the end it's more important that you feel good out there, and a harness poking the ribs doesn't help. Have you tried the Mystic Majestic harnesses?

@Vlox47 2 жыл бұрын

I tried an older Majestic harness and I certainly liked it more than the Ride Engine one (I think the RE just doesn't fit me). It was the same day too so am thinking discomfort from the mystic may have been from already being bruised by the RE. I am hoping to try a stealth as well as I hear good things.

@trevorliska2385 2 жыл бұрын

That moonslide…. It’s on!

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Such a fun but weird trick

@carlitokite 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenakkersdijk how hard is it compared to darkslide ?

@freddydad1 2 жыл бұрын

great vid..👍👍

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@MARCELLO6859 2 жыл бұрын

You need suitable wind and water conditions to easily learn these maneuvers. Very often these conditions are not there and it becomes very difficult to learn.

@stevenakkersdijk 2 жыл бұрын

That's very true, but the suspender flight exercise is quite easy to do in many different conditions and chop doesn't matter that much. For the Darkslide chop makes a big difference though.

@clivehurdle2274 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steven when you say down the kite you say do it hard and short what do you mean by short ? Clive.

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

Hey Clive, with that I mean to steer the kite hard so it makes a very short loop. You do this by pulling the bar all the way down and giving a lot of steering input.

@jorgenschippers7518 Жыл бұрын

Kan je dit zien als eerste trucje? Of wat is leuk om verder mee te gaan ben namelijk redelijk bang om te springen!

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

Voor een eerste truc is hij helaas erg lastig en het helpt als je spong ervaring hebt. Je kan kijken naar deze video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdOee9dmq865dqs.html Daar zal je meerdere beginner tricks vinden.

@jorgenschippers7518 Жыл бұрын

@@stevenakkersdijk super dankjewel! 😊

@matthiasme4360 Жыл бұрын

Hey Steven, thanks for the great tutorial! I was wondering where those spots are that you used for the filming (at timepoints 0:50 and at 4:42)? Is it somewhere in the Netherlands? Thanks!

@stevenakkersdijk Жыл бұрын

First spot is Kite point at Prince Edward Island and the 2nd spot is the Kiteranch, Keho lake in alberta.

@matthiasme4360 Жыл бұрын

@@stevenakkersdijk Thanks for the info, so not directly in the Netherlands:-D Are there any real flat water spots in the Netherlands that you can recommend? Somewhat less choppy than the Ijsselmeerspots with really flat water to practice? Thanks and appreciate the time you take to answer!