Where the tramontane sets limits for beginners, it becomes a genuine playground once Big Air is in your sights. Here is why.
Why the tramontane is an asset for Big Air
Strong, dense wind gives you the power to get high and link tricks. That is exactly what the tramontane offers in Leucate: a consistency that lets you repeat the same technical movements without relearning them every session.
What wind strength do you need to aim for Big Air?
The school's rules reserve sessions above 30 knots for riders with enough technical experience — and it is precisely from those conditions on that Big Air really becomes possible. Below that, there is often not enough power for the amplitude Level 3 is after. That is when Old School comes in, ridden on bigger kites, and a perfect complement to big air.
How coaching adapts the session to the wind strength
Every session adjusts the recommended kite size and the technical goals of the day to the actual weather. Lighter wind is a chance to work on Level 1 or 2 (style, rotations), while solid wind opens the door to Big Air attempts.
The best time of year for these conditions
The tramontane blows all year in Leucate, but it is most frequent in autumn, spring and winter — worth considering if your main goal is specifically strong-wind work. In summer the tramontane is gentler and lighter: perfect conditions for old school, strapless and foil.
Turning the weather into an ally
What holds a beginner back becomes, at this level, one of the best progression tools the spot has to offer.
Further reading
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