Thinking of get trying to do your first kiteloops? We've got some advice below on how to go kitelooping for the first time whilst limiting your chances of getting hospitalised. We've all seen the movies but don't let that put you off.
Above everything else, make sure you've got loads of room before you attempt to do anything - this includes rocks, other kitesurfers (or even windsurfers!) and the beach itself. Crashing in super shallow water stings like hell!
Here's a step-by-step guide made by our overseas colleagues at kiteboarding.com:
Here's a little bit different approach from the guys at DeadmanKitesurfing.com and Hatem Walid:
...by now it all starts to look easy, huh? :)