How to Do an S-bend to Blind – by Annabel van Westerop

How to Do an S-bend to Blind – by Annabel van Westerop

An S-bend to blind is a front spin with a backside 180, landing blind. Annabel van Westerop talks us through one of her all-time favourite tricks so you can benefit from her advice.

An S-bend to blind is a front spin with a backside 180, landing blind. It is my all-time favourite because it is such a nice flowing trick as you continue your rotation in the same direction. Landing it feels great every time. It also brings many more opportunities to try new things like an S-bend pass, S-bend pass 3, and Double S-bend to blind!

Requirements: You need first to be able to do a s-bend and of course riding blind.

How to do a s-bend to blind - Annabel van Westerop - KiteSista

1. Get some speed

Make sure you have a good speed and your kite at 45 dgrees. Go downwind slightly for a split second and then edge upwind hard to create a powerful pop.

How to do a s-bend to blind - Annabel van Westerop - KiteSista

2. Pop into a railey

Pop into a railey, and start your front rotation. To do a proper s-bend you start with a railey before you go into the front rotation. During the entire trick you are stretched out and horizontal.

How to do a s-bend to blind - Annabel van Westerop - KiteSista

3. Spot the water

Spot the water. By spotting the water you know when your rotation is finished and it’s time to go for the pass.

How to do a s-bend to blind - Annabel van Westerop - KiteSista

4. Remove the back hand

Take your back hand off and rotate away from the bar. You are still rotating in the same direction, which gives it a smooth and flowing feel. The key to rotating enough is to look over your shoulder. Wherever your head is going, the rest of your body will follow.

How to do a s-bend to blind - Annabel van Westerop - KiteSista

5. Land to blind

It’s time to land blind. Land as downwind as you possibly can to avoid catching a back edge. Bend your knees to absorb the landing. You might also want to lean forward a bit so that you want fall back.

How to do a s-bend to blind - Annabel van Westerop - KiteSista

6. Pass the bar

Once you land you can immediately pass the bar, which means you’ll be toeside.

How to do a s-bend to blind - Annabel van Westerop - KiteSista

Watch the entire video below and good luck on your S-Bend to Blind!

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