Power Kite Forum

Hand Positioning?

f0rgiv3n - 22-11-2009 at 02:50 PM

So I just recnetly started moving into doing mid-air tricks, etc... and When I do my 360s i put my hand pretty close to the inside of the bar that way I don't over-redirect the kite into the power zone. I'm curious tho, for those tricks (like foot-outs) that need hang time do you put your hand split over the chicken line so you can turn the kite even more slowly and keep it up at zenith longer?

I guess it depends on the kite that you fly and how fast it turns but I'm curious if anyone keeps their hand right in the middle of the bar?

carltb - 22-11-2009 at 03:40 PM

a hand right next to the depower line does it for me. dont forget, you still have to redirect even if you are doing a trick.

f0rgiv3n - 22-11-2009 at 09:14 PM

Right on man, thanks. I'll give it a go ;)

brplatz - 22-11-2009 at 09:15 PM

I think I will have to practice this one too! 15m Syn is such a beast kite! :smilegrin:

Brian