How to Do an Upside-Down Jump on a Windsurf Board

A great first trick jump for experienced wave riders - turn the board completely upside down and parachute back down to the water.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Life Vests
• Wet Suits
• Windsurf Boards
• Windsurf Rigs

1. Windsurf at maximum speed toward a wave's steep face.

2. Lean way back as you launch up into the air.

3. Pull your front leg toward your chest, and extend your back leg completely out, pushing the tail of the board toward the sky.

4. Remain sheeted in and hanging upside down. Hold on tight to the boom.

5. Parachute back down with your sail horizontal.

6. Extend you front leg and pull your back leg up toward your chest to land tail first in the water.

7. Lift the sail to catch the wind, and water start immediately out of the water to keep riding.

Tips & Warnings

• It's possible to land right-side up on a bigger jump, but don't attempt this until you are very familiar with the rest of the trick. Sheet-in hard to right yourself as you're descending in the air.
• A fairly strong side-shore wind is the best condition for this type of air.
• Always wear a life vest.
• If you fall, try to fall windward of your board so that it doesn't land on you.
• Windsurfing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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