Revolution Tutorial - Line Management (quad line stunt kite)

The first in an ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing the line winding and unwinding methods developed by Team iQuad out on the field, over the course of over one hundred festivals worldwide since 2006.

One of the recurring issues we've heard from Rev fliers, especially newer pilots, is the frequency of twists and tangles when folks set up their kite to fly... Using this method correctly, any flier can set up in 3-5 minutes without fail and roughly the same to pack up at the end of the day.

You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!

HD (1280x720) download
http://kitelife.com/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=630

iPod/iPhone download
http://kitelife.com/forum/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=626

Sites of interest:

http://www.kitelife.com
http://www.revkites.com/forum
http://www.teamiquad.com
http://www.johnbarresi.com

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[oregandes]

This must be the clearest tutorial I have ever seen. Great job!!!

I've just aquired a Rev 2 Vented (not sure about this choice, but I'll run or should I say fly with it!:-). If all your videos are like this I'll be off to a good start.

[kitelife]

@oregandes : Glad you like the tutorial, I think you'll find the others to be of similar caliber. ;)

Also, be sure to check out the whole collection of tutorials at learnkites(DOT)com

[bob9ism]

I just bought a Revo kite, after assembling the kite and lines, (It did not come with a instruction CD). I noticed there are two set of lines. Two of the lines are longer than the other two. I like to know which line should be on top, Long or short? Can someone please enlighten me, thks

[kitelife]

@bob9ism : Hi, thanks for the props in your other comment, it's my pleasure. :)

For line length and equally as important, tuning... I strongly suggest you browse the first several topics in the Tuning/Adjustments section of the Revolution discussion forum, please find the link below.

revkites.com/forum/forum/3-tun­ing-adjustments

That's just the tip of the iceberg, there is a WEALTH of useful information that will enhance and simplify your Rev experience for years to come. ;)

[kitelife]

Just added Hungarian subtitles, thanks to Zsolt Erdei!

[TechnexLOL]

Great video. With a dual line kite what is the safest way to land it? Won't it try taking off as you walk up to it if you stake it in as you have only two lines (no brake lines).

[kitelife]

@TechnexLOL : I'm sure there are a couple of landing tutorials out there for dual lines, but once you've landed, the best way is to stake the handles securely with the kite leaning back about halfway... It's likely to launch if standing fully upright, but if it's leaning back the kite should stay on the ground.

[nihlan43]

Again, great video! Your presentation is very easy to understand and the video easy to watch. Thank you so much for making my introduction to quad line kites much easier.

[TheDannymen]

taking out a knot takes less time whahahaha

[zerggon]

LOL radio voice!

[Atomicskull]

I always figure 8 wrap the lines while keeping each pair separated by my fingers. Wrapping them straight like that always led to problems.

[meyarz]

As a beginner I found the only way my kite lands is before i want it to and head first.. crash fail and start again!

[nathand612]

@TechnexLOL Because i have one of the foil kites without any struts. i just land it inverted like he did here.. although it doesn't have brake line the trailing edge is at the top or behind it so it's pushing into the ground.. although i don't know how you do it with one of the triangular kites :)