Kite Steering, Learning to Kite

Riders need to understand that their harness is the main Hand. The harness holds all the load and the rider’s hands simply steer and trim the kite. 

There are three types of steering in the KITEs Method, they are:
Core Steering;
Using only the harness and body angle to steer the kite.
Positive Steering;
Pushing the bar with one hand to steer the kite.
Negative Steering;
Pulling with one hand to steer the kite.
In kiteboarding, steering is extremely sensitive. In essence, we use positive grip pressure, no grip pressure or negative grip pressure to steer kites. For the remainder of the book, we will go over how and when to use these steering techniques.
Core Steering is like starting at zero. It’s the only way entry level riders can truly quantify hand pressure as it relates to steering. Entry level riders shouldn’t grab the bar to steer the kite. They should let go of the bar, square up to the kite and then add slight hand pressure before letting go again. When steering is approached this way, riders can begin to quantify how a small push or pull on the bar will effect the path of the kite. The biggest surprise in kiteboarding is how little pressure is required to steer the kite. 
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