SKF Kiting Glossary
There are 15 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Air Time |
The amount of time spent in the air while jumping. |
| Body Dragging |
Being pulled through the water without standing on a board. Often done in the early stages of learning to kitesurf as it is an essential technique to master. |
| Boost |
Ability to become airborne, certain kites are said to have goos "boost". |
| Bridle |
The line that runs from the kite's sail and to which the control line is attached. Helps foil kites keep their shape. |
| Chicken Loop |
A hard rubber/plastic loop attached to the middle line(s) which feeds through the control bar. It is used to attach the control bar to the harness. |
| De-power |
The ability to adjust the power of the kite by adjusting the "Angle of Attack" of the kite. This is done in 2 ways: 1. By the depower strap. 2. By pushing and pulling the control bar |
| Downwind |
in the same direction towards which the wind is blowing; with the wind from behind |
| Leading Edge |
The front/top of the kite the flies into the wind. |
| LEI |
Leading Edge Inflateable is a single skin kite with inflatable bladders providing structure. Often used for Kitesurfing but with the onset of more durable materials can also be used on land and snow. |
| Offshore |
Moving or directed away from the shore e.g. an offshore wind blowing out to sea. |
| Onshore |
Moving or directed toward the shore: an onshore wind blows from the sea onto the shore |
| SLE |
Supported Leading Edge kites are a form of LEI that use a bridle on the leading edge. |
| Spreader Bar |
A stainless steel bar that attaches to the harness. It has a hook that holds the "chicken loop" or Strop |
| Trailing Edge |
The rear/bottom edge of the kite. |
| Upwind |
In or toward the direction from which the wind blows. Walking with the wind on your face. |
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