Backwind Jibe

The movement sequence in brief

In a backwind jibe, the wing is lifted to windward during a switch (toeside) foil run, and then a jibe is performed.

The movement sequence in brief:

Foiling in switch stance (toeside)
Slightly bear away to a deeper course; this reduces the wind power in the wing
The back hand reaches forward (underhand grip), and the front hand lets go
Lift the wing over your head toward the windward side, and use your other hand to grip the back of the boom
Because you're riding away from the wind, the power of the wind on the backwinded wing is low
During the turn, the trailing edge of the wing swings through the wind, the airflow over the wing is now coming from the correct side again
Just finish the jibe while foiling; the wing is already positioned correctly in your hand (no need to switch grips).

Tip: In light winds, you can practice handling the wing while standing on a grassy field or beach. This dry-land training will help you coordinate your movements on the water later on.