A Step by Step Guide to
Backloops, Forward Loops & Transitions

Many kitesurfers master the fundamentals, and can comfortably cruise around and try the odd jump, but then struggle to move any further. Progression: Intermediate has help thousands of kitesurfers to take the next step and start learning tricks with rotations.

We focuses on three manoeuvres; back loop, forward loop, and transitions. Looking at each in detail and breaking them down into simpler progressions - starting small and work your way up to high jumps with multiple rotations and maybe even the odd grab thrown in!

Stunning photography presents each manoeuvre in perfect clarity. Coupled with our presentational techniques, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of each manoeuvre than you ever thought possible.

If you’re still learning to jump or want some help with general riding technique then check out Progression: Beginner, or maybe your back rolls are perfect and you’re looking to try some kiteloops or unhooked raileys, in which case Progression: Advanced might be more your thing.

The feature movie is 86 minutes long, and covers back loops, forward loops and transitions. This may seem a lot of time dedicated to 3 relatively simple tricks but performing your first rotations can be a daunting experience and one which leaves many disorientated and full of frustration. Progression Intermediate aims to slowly build up your confidence and kite awareness, whilst spinning under the kite. Once mastered your kite handling skills will have developed leaps and bounds and you’ll be ready to start experiencing a whole new side of kitesurfing.

Here’s a quick breakdown of each of the chapters:

Back Loop

Initially we use minimal kite movement and focus on your body movement and how it generates and effects your rotation.
Then we in introduce the kite and start getting rotations with more height
Common Mistakes - solutions to the most common mistakes including over and under rotating.
In the advanced section we’ll look at multiple rotations, grabs and launch and landing to toeside.

Forward loop

Again we focus on the body movements and their importance on the rotation
Then we introduce the kite to start getting rotations with more height
Common Mistakes - solutions to the most common mistakes including over and under rotating.
In the advanced section we’ll look at multiple rotations and grabs

Transitions

Jump transitions - we start with the simplest form of arial transition and cover all the issues that arise
Back loop transitions
Forward Loop transitions
Common Mistakes - solutions to the most common mistakes including over and under rotating.
Advanced Transitions - more speed, multiple rotations and grabs!

DVD Menus

You should think of any Progression DVD as a reference guide, you might watch it from start to finish on your first viewing but really its about jumping into the section that you are currently struggling with and getting the help you need. Each chapter is broken down in its various progressions and our in-depth DVD menus allow you to quickly find the exact part of a chapter that you want to view.

Check out this screencast below that shows how simple it is to navigate straight to a specific part of the video:

Video: Example of Chapter Menus on the DVD