Onshore Wave Technique - 8's vs Looping for Carpal Tunnel?

[kitehok]

I was reading Ben Wilson's tips for riding onshore right handers. He talks about 2 options, figure 8s and downlooping. At the moment, I figure 8 but I think downlooping will be better for my wrists. I have VERY mild carpal tunnel, and the only activity that aggravates is onshore waves. Has anyone else had the same experience? If I do switch techniques, how many times can you loop and still steer?

Usually I'm hooked in, I know that's also part of the problem. Sheeting in while toeside is an ergonomically unfriendly wrist position, wrist is bent while pulling. I'm trying to unhook more but I keep stalling the kite in the turns.

http://www.benwilsonsurf.com/coaching.html

[FredBGG]

More importantly.... how many times can you loop before the safety system is compromised???

[kitehok]

Good point about the safety. I'll start looping it twice, maybe try 3 loops max before spinning the bar.