I mistakenly refer to Sonja as a 'cell kite' in this video. She is, in fact, a parafoil kite. A parafoil is made up of several cells, hence my misunderstanding. Always learning!
That was the first 'trick' I learned. Most other tricks work off of a stall. And I have to say, once you get it down it isn't a problem at all. But learning to stall a kite in a strong wind (this video was shot in relatively low winds) is frustratingly difficult. Get it right though, and it is truly a thing of beauty!
Keep your hands neutral and in front when steering, not near your head or face. Think of it like a bike with handlebars. how wide the handlebars are or how high you lift them doesn't make a difference... but.... pushing one side of the handlebar does! Otherwise, happy to see more kite videos getting made! Keep it up.
I mistakenly refer to Sonja as a 'cell kite' in this video. She is, in fact, a parafoil kite. A parafoil is made up of several cells, hence my misunderstanding. Always learning!
That seems like a really good kite. Had the neat ability to stall out at the top of the curve and then hope position. Really neat
That was the first 'trick' I learned. Most other tricks work off of a stall. And I have to say, once you get it down it isn't a problem at all. But learning to stall a kite in a strong wind (this video was shot in relatively low winds) is frustratingly difficult. Get it right though, and it is truly a thing of beauty!
Keep your hands neutral and in front when steering, not near your head or face. Think of it like a bike with handlebars. how wide the handlebars are or how high you lift them doesn't make a difference... but.... pushing one side of the handlebar does! Otherwise, happy to see more kite videos getting made! Keep it up.
Red sonja isn't red, it's orange!… and by 5-6 bft it begins to make fun….