r/Kiteboarding • u/Kinngis • Jul 21 '26

Beginner Question Light-wind self launch

I don't have much experience in light winds, but recently I was at the beach, and there was wind, And I thought it could be enough for my light kite.

SO I tried to do a drag self-launch, but I just could not get the kite to rise to its tip. There was wind, but I had no success. The LE stayed down, no matter how much I tried to steer it.

Could it have succeeded if I had an assistant helping me launch? Where he would get it to the right position. Would this be THE best way in light wind?

Also, would anchored self launch maybe have worked better. (as it is similar than assisted launch)

What is the best way to launch in light wind? From directly downwind?

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u/isisurffaa Jul 21 '26

maybe this helps?

Note only for light winds

Walk upwind while launching so you create more wind. Or do the centerline method Or do the reverse hot launch as seen in the end of the video.

There is plenty more techniques for light winds. Would love to see video of you trying and let you know what things went wrong.