Jamie Overbeek’s 42.3m Jump: Tips to Boost Higher

We are still buzzing after watching what went down in Le Barcarès, France. Jamie Overbeek didn't just win the Lords of Tram competition; he went back out and shattered the height record with a staggering 42.3-meter jump.

If you are looking to add some serious altitude to your own sessions, the Brazilian Brothers break down exactly how he did it.

Kite Positioning at Takeoff

The most common mistake we see on the water is riders popping when the kite is already at 12 o'clock, which can reduce the amount of line tension when going for your jumps. If you want maximum vertical lift, you need to load and pop with the kite still in front of you—aim for 11:30 if you are going left, or 12:30 if you are going right.

Keeping the kite in this position creates the massive line tension necessary for that explosive upward pull. If the kite is already overhead when you leave the water, you have already lost your most powerful source of lift.

Sheet Out to Edge Harder

Bar management is where the magic happens, and it starts before you even leave the water. As you are carving upwind to load your jump, you actually want to sheet the bar out. This allows the kite to move further toward the edge of the wind window, which lets you edge even harder upwind.

Many riders stay sheeted in while carving, which often pulls them downwind and kills the tension. Sheet out, load that rail, and get ready for takeoff.

Commit to the Sheet In

Once you release that edge and pop off the water, it is time to immediately bring the bar all the way in. Looking at Jamie’s footage, he keeps the bar pinned to the stopper throughout the entire ascent. The longer you're able to keep the bar close to you on the way up, the higher you're going to go.

A lot of riders instinctively let the bar out as they get higher, but keeping it pulled in is what maintains your lift and carries you all the way to the peak of the jump. If you want to touch the clouds, keep that bar tucked in.

The Gear Behind the Record

Of course, having the right tool for the job makes a difference. Jamie was riding the brand-new boosting powerhouse: the 2026 Duotone Rebel D/LAB.

This latest version features the new Aluula D/TX material, which makes the kite more torsionally responsive and faster through the loops with significantly less bar pressure. It is a five-strut designed specifically for sending it into the stratosphere.

Ready to hit the water and climb to new heights? With these techniques, you're on your way.

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