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Scissor

Scissor is a technique that is somewhat different from the rest of the kitesurfing techniques. Scissor is an advanced and very complex trick and you will have to spend some time practicing before you can perform the scissor technique successfully.

To perform the scissor technique successfully the kitesurfer will need to follow the following steps. First of all this trick is performed high enough in the air, so the kitesurfer will need to speed up until the necessary speed and power is achieved. Next, the kite surfer jumps in the air (starts flying). The first thing to do to perform the scissor techniques is to move you body forward so your head is approximately 135 degrees and your kite board is approximately 315 degrees to the perpendicular (to the water) line, with zero degrees being the water level.

Next, to continue performing the scissor trick, you will need to move you body backwards so your head is approximately 225 degrees and your kite board is approximately 45 degrees to the perpendicular (to the water) line. At this position, the kitesurfer will need to spin the kiteboard forward for 180 degrees (half spin) and then to spin it back 180 degrees to the original position. These steps assume that you are going with your left foot in the forward position. Depending on the jump position, the kiteboard can be spin back and forward in the opposite direction.

After these scissor technique steps are performed, the kitesurfer will need to land in a forward position going in the same direction. As you see, the scissor trick is complicated, but practicing it enough times will definitely help you to improve. Just be patient, follow the scissor technique directions closely and don’t forget about the safety.



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