CODE RED RUBEN LENTEN
CODE RED RUBEN LENTEN
Q - It seems like alot of the top big air talent comes out of the Netherlands , why do you think that is ?
A - If it ain ’ t Dutch , it ain ’ t much . Haha !
Q - Alot of people look at megaloops and think they are quite scary . What advice do you have for people who want to go big ?
A - Going big is the best feeling in the world . Working your way up the ladder is well needed so I suggest you start with small steps . First of all get comfortable riding full speed and jumping . Then jump harder and higher . Quickly you ’ ll get into the groove and feel that it ’ s important to have the right speed going into the jump , spotting the right take off spot and timing your pop and pull . Once you get airborne you want to be in control , so tense up your stomach muscles , bring your chest out and feel in control . If you want to throw in a Megaloop then jump as high as possible , edge hard and pull hard at the same time … then after a controlled take-off you keep pulling the kite around until it comes back up again in order to catch you . Point the nose of your board downwind and steer the kite back in for some forward speed . Nail it and love it ! : - ) Haha … it ’ s easy .
Q - What do you do to prepare before a big session ?
A - I always make sure that my gear is in check and that I do a solid warming to prepare for the unexpected .