REVflyer Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Whenever I give a lesson we begin with the kite inverted (that's how it always looks every time after impacting mother-earth, right?) When the student has gained this skill they don't need a down-wind crew anymore and the excitement is so contagious! I also recommend a light delicate grip, like you are holding a baby chick, not an angry Cobra! Let your fingers transfer the sensations to your brain. If you're squeezing the life out of the foam you can't communicate thru the lines! We first learn how to roll it over slowly, (cartwheel) balancing on the wing-tip, .... not sliding it across the ground. Then we work on the reverse launch, I may stand behind the kite with my arms outstretched and prevent the kite from gaining altitude then holding an inverted hover then an inverted side-slide. This is easy to learn, stick one the handles into your rib-cage and only move the other. (Try it!) It allows your brain to easily grasp the "feel". After a few sessions they don't think about it and don't need the crutch anymore either. Now just go enjoy the kite, you don't need a coach anymore! Oh, I almost forgot, everybody wants to learn how to walk the kite too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Then we work on the reverse launch, I may stand behind the kite with my arms outstretched and prevent the kite from gaining altitude Do you mumble any incantations or does your presence alone keep the kite from rising? -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 it's just easier on the kite, than making the flyer use a soccer goal post as a stop! It can be scary though in twitchy winds <LOL> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JynxKites Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oh... You taught John a few moves too, hey? Me too! But, I've been rev'n since June so that's no big deal! I'm an expert now! LOL Jynx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JynxKites Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 For a bunch of really bizzare and weird guys, you're extremely informative! THANKS! Jynx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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