I wrote the following in response to a question about some video of a 'mega team' and realised that it could be expanded with additional explanation:-
<Quote: Consider the neutral position in any wind speed! In order to make the kite move forwards you could change the position of the handles or you could move backwards to generate an effective increase in windspeed so generating forward movement of the kite.
Translate that with the benefit of 'muscle memory' and the additional benefit of moving rapidly forwards in anticipation of the next position that needs to be adopted to maintain the desired position of the kite and you have a 'result'!
The dynamic interaction of flier and kite is in evidence some of the time in iQuad's performance. Others have not yet recognised the many advantages of this technique!!!!:end quote>
Please consider an upward wing-tip turn from a stationary position facing left or right. If the lower portion of the sail is swept forwards and around by a long sweep of the arm the resulting end position is one where the angle of attack of the kite is correct for maintaining alltitude at the end of the manouvre. This can be emphasised with a 'snap stop' by tweaking and releasing the 'reverse' line.
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I wrote the following in response to a question about some video of a 'mega team' and realised that it could be expanded with additional explanation:-
<Quote: Consider the neutral position in any wind speed! In order to make the kite move forwards you could change the position of the handles or you could move backwards to generate an effective increase in windspeed so generating forward movement of the kite.
Translate that with the benefit of 'muscle memory' and the additional benefit of moving rapidly forwards in anticipation of the next position that needs to be adopted to maintain the desired position of the kite and you have a 'result'!
The dynamic interaction of flier and kite is in evidence some of the time in iQuad's performance. Others have not yet recognised the many advantages of this technique!!!!:end quote>
Please consider an upward wing-tip turn from a stationary position facing left or right. If the lower portion of the sail is swept forwards and around by a long sweep of the arm the resulting end position is one where the angle of attack of the kite is correct for maintaining alltitude at the end of the manouvre. This can be emphasised with a 'snap stop' by tweaking and releasing the 'reverse' line.
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