powerjibe

PowerJibe

music video and intro

part 1

part 2

set-up

“Power Jibe” is a focused instructional video by Cort Larned and Robert Masters, designed to demonstrate the art of carving a high speed jibe. It should be watched by people who already know how to do a basic jibe - prior to going out for a sail.

This first clip contains a music video featuring some of the world’s best sailors jibing slalom boards. It then introduces you to the three aspects of a high speed carving jibe. The set-up, the carve and the transition. Click the still image on the left to view part one of the video.

In part two, the focus is on the set-up - the act of (1) looking around you to see that you can jibe without hitting anyone, (2) moving your back hand back on the boom, (3) unhooking from your harness, and (4) taking your back foot out of the back strap.

Notice how the various sailors do things a bit differently. While Cort takes his time in his set-up, Robby and Bjorn are moving their back hands back on the boom and pulling their back feet out of the straps just prior to initiating the carve.

part 3

carve

In part three, we illustrate the carve - getting your board to turn. In this section, you’ll learn the importance of applying smooth pressure with your back foot on the leeward rail - and what to do with your front foot and heel.

You’ll also see why it is so important to bend your knees while carving your board, driving you through the turn, using your feet to control the arc of the turn, while your oversheeted sail allows you to keep your weight forward - and not sink the tail and stall the board.

part 4

transition

In part four, it’s all about the transition - the art of flipping the sail and moving your feet...

Watch how the sailors move their front hand next to the mast to facilitate easy sail rotation - and how, when they sheet in on the new tack, that the mast is not pulled over to windward!

Also focus on the smooth footwork during the transition - and how the sailors are getting low when sheeting in on the new tack.

part 5

problem solving

In part five, we take a look at various problems some people encounter when jibing. These include leaning back, not oversheeting, leaning into the turn, slow feet etc..

Take a look at the various habits that are holding some of these sailors back - and then focus on the positive manner in which the move can be completed.

The key is to visualize proper technique - and apply it physically and mentally when you are on the water.

part 6

various conditions

In part six, you’ll see how people jibe in a variety of conditions - light wind, flat water, high wind and waves.

The lighter the wind gets, the earlier you’ll be moving your feet in relationship to the sail flip. The higher the wind, the more you’ll be searching out that perfect bit of chop to jibe off. Check out the different techniques...

Also introduced in this section. The laydown jibe.

part 7

bjorn dunkerbeck

In part seven, you can see the lay down jibe performed by thirteen time world champion, Bjorn Dunkerbeck.

In addition to seeing how Bjorn commits to the move, also notice how he changes his techniques to suit the conditions at hand.

In conclusion... watch the video often - and then get out on the water and give it 100%. Go for it!!!!