Big Air Kiteboarding Basics, Episode 2: How To Get More Inverted Front Rolls
Are you looking to add more style and more inversion to your front rolls? David is back with another guide on how to progress your kiteboarding skills, and here he presents two different ways for you to have a more stylish front roll to show off. Plus, it's just more fun this way!

First, you'll need to already be able to do a front roll smoothly and consistently. Once you're ready to take it to the next step, try these methods:
The Cartwheel Method
1. Come in with speed and then pop up.
2. As you're in the air and starting your rotation, look forward and down over your front foot.
3. Envision doing a cartwheel as you lean over your front shoulder and duck your head down.
4. Get your feet up to your lines and get around.

The Backflip Method
1. When you pop, you'll rotate back towards the area you came from.
2. Lean your head back and look for the water. You'll do this when you're about 90 degrees into your 360-degree rotation.
3. Reach your legs up to get that full inversion. You can also extend just one leg and add in a tail grab with your back hand.
4. Redirect the kite with your front hand and spot your landing.

Next time you're out on the water, give these a try!
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