flying high

Haywards Heath area. I've got Air S you can have a go on. In my experience you'll struggle on the first few attempts though - unless you've got natural balance from similar sport. Best to just buy and see - I very much doubt you'll regret it. Of course - turn on the Frenzy would be well appreciated as well. PM if interested

I have a brand new Mystic Shield High-seat Harness. Bought it about 3 weeks ago when I was expecting to get a good good deal on a Frenzy 9.5. Deal fell through - thought it was too good to be true so am left with £80 harness with no kite to use it with. I'm not prepared to lose too much money on it and am quite happy to keep onto it until I do get a suitable kite, which may now not be for year or so (now want BIII), but would be willing to sell for £60. Let me know if you're interested.

If you find yourself scudding, rather than getting upward lift, you'll probably find your starting the kite too low down the wind window. Jumping does take some getting used to though. You're two main options are the pendulum jump, as described in previous response, running with the kite and turning upwards and back on yourself, or a stationary jump, which I find much easier. Depending on the level of wind I try a couple of approaches. If loads of wind and you can actually get the kite up in the air, take it right to the top, then you only need bring it down a small amount, and the wind will just take you up. If not loads of wind then best to fly slightly lower down, across the window and then upwards. As I say, loads of practice is all you need, and also a good idea to try and get somewhere you'll see other flyers doing jumps. Much easier to learn by watching and trying to repeat. Best of luck with it.