The Railey to blind is one of the tricks after the Railey. The trick can be challenging to pull off but great to master.

Rider level:

The previous trick that should be in the bag:

Railey

How to do a Railey to blind:

We highly recommend being consistent in doing a Railey! If you have this trick in the bag, it is time to start your spinning game with the Railey to blind. We have the full explanation and every step that leads up to this incredible moment that brings you very close to your first handle pass.

1. Get yourself a comfortable riding speed
2. Keep your kite at a 45-degree angle
3. Head downwind a bit to unhook the chickenloop.
4. Unhook and build tension in the lines
5. Load your board upwind and take that pop for a Railey
6. Keep your Railey small for easier access to the blind rotation
7. Hold your head slightly above your bar during the Railey
8. Bring back the front knee
9. After the apex of your jump rotate your head in the opposite of your riding direction
10. Let go of your backhand hand
11. Your body will follow at this moment
12. Accelerate your body by tucking in the knees a bit if needed
13. Bring the bar as close as possible to the hip
14. Hold your grip tight!
15. Now land it with your head and body down
16. Keep riding toeside and bring the bar to the other hand
17. Now hook back in, while going a bit downwind
18. This is also a good moment to get back to a normal riding stance
19. Enjoy! And practice practice practice!!