Raley

jump with horizontal body position

In this video, you can clearly see how the board is steered to windward when jumping for a raley, even though you are actually jumping straight ahead. The two impulses in different directions cause the body to stretch out in the air.

February 14, 2026 © WING DAILY  |  text: Jürgen Schall  |  photos/graphics: Jürgen Schall  |  translation: DE

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