High Jump

Jumping high with Benjamin May

Jumping high whilst winging. Here you can see Benjamin May taking off on a wave and letting the wing lift him upwards. Speed, a ramp and a large wing ensure plenty of airtime.

During the climb, the wing (and also the board) is angled more steeply for good lift; at the apex, the wing is then held in a more neutral (flatter) position to avoid drifting backwards.

Keep your eyes on the landing zone, turn the board in that direction and also push the wing forwards to land back on a cross-wind course (or slightly downwind).

September 21, 2026 © WING DAILY  |  text: Jürgen Schall  |  photos/graphics: Jürgen Schall  |  translation: DE