- fly the kite forward at 11 or 1
- the closer you get to the shore the slower you ride
- steer the kite slightly to zenith
- pull down the bar and lift off
- immediately take one foot out of the strap
- hold the other leg and foot up so the board won't fall down
- keep the kite in zenith
- just shortly before the landing take your second foot out of the strap
- land with your feet on the ground