How to make a – Downloop S-Bend
Update March 2026: This article has been editorially reviewed and updated with current information.
Last updated: March 2026
LEVEL: PRO
The Downloop S-Bend is definitely one of the more challenging kitesurfing tricks. Here you can read what you have to do with the trick and how to succeed.
SINGLE STEPS – DOWNLOOP S-BEND
- Fall off and unhook
- embrace and anchor
- trigger
- Initiate rotation at the highest point
- Rotation
- Target the landing
- Landing
YOUR EXPERT
STATEMENT
My favorite trick!
BEFORE
Learn and control a downloop (once as a turn). When the downloop is released (during the downloop, the rider has to actively activate and trigger). Rotate forward in the air during the downloop (turn the head in the direction of rotation, after the trigger of the jump, the body follows).
EXPERT EXPERIENCE
You just have to trust yourself to put yourself in the forward rotation, then it’s a really great feeling.
CHALLENGE
The turning during the downloop pulls the rider to its length.
IMPORTANT ADVICE
- when the Downloop is introduced you have to give preasure on the outline of your boardmust, otherwise the kite pulls the rider only to a downwind course, but not in the air.
- the rotational direction of the kite is identical to the rotational direction of the Riders, therefore the kite “helps” to rotate.
- The abdominal muscles must be tensed
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