Multi-line individual compulsory figures

More lines, more control—more to master.
Flying solo with a multi-line kite unlocks a whole new level of precision. You gain backward flight, hover control, and rotation—all in your hands. These figures will help you refine your technique and explore what’s possible with four lines (or more, at least three lines).

On this page, you’ll find all the official ISK compulsory figures for Multi-line Individual Precision, based on the 3.0 version of the ISK rulebook (April 1st, 2017). Each figure includes its diagram and full description to guide your progress.

If this is your first time encountering these figures, we recommend checking out our compulsory figure introduction to see how they fit into competition—and how they can level up your flying.

🔍 Figures

Each figure includes its diagram and description, ready for you to explore and practice at your own pace.

If you’re unsure about any terms or symbols, our glossary and reading tips are here to help.

MI 02 – Ladder Up

Judges will particularly consider

• Rotation
• Position within the precision grid
• Relative placement of components
• Parallel lines

Explanation

• The kite rotates forward around one wingtip after the other as it climbs.
• The 1st rotation is counter clockwise, the 2nd clockwise, the 3rd counter clockwise, and the 4th clockwise.
• The position of the kite after each rotation is determined by the width of the kite. Therefore, the vertical position of the kite at the end of each rotation and the last horizontal line are undefined.

MI 03 – Steps and Turns (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Relative placement of components
• Rotation
• Straight lines
• Position within the precision grid
• Backward flight

Explanation

The kite rotates 90° clockwise around its center at each change of direction.

MI 04 – Two Down (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Parallel lines
• Inverted flight
• Center rotation
• Speed control

MI 07 – Arc Circle (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Circle
• Backward flight
• Arc
• Launch
• Landing

MI 08 – Camel Back (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Arcs
• Backward flight
• Speed control
• Launch
• Landing
• Straight lines

MI 09 – Clock Tower (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Center rotation
• Straight line
• Speed control

Explanation

• Both 360° rotations are done in eight individual 45° steps.
• The first/top rotation is clockwise.
• The second/bottom rotation is counter clockwise.

MI 13 – Z Pass (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Diagonal flight
• Horizontal line
• Speed control
• Position within the precision grid

MI 15 – Pivots (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Rotation
• Horizontal line
• Inverted slide
• Backward flight
• Slide
• Forward flight

Explanation

• The kite flies to each position in the drawing, stops, rotates, and continues. The stops must be distinct.
• The first rotation is counter clockwise. All other rotations are clockwise.

MI 16 – Lollypop (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Inverted flight
• Diagonal flight
• Position within the precision grid
• Circle

Explanation

• The circle is flown only once.
• The direction the circle is flown is the competitor’s choice.

MI 17 – Reverse Octagon (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Backward Flight
• Speed Control
• Position within the Precision Grid
• Turns

Explanation

• Entire compulsory is flown in reverse, kite orientation changes accordingly at each turn.
• Speed should remain consistent throughout the entire compulsory.
• Each of the eight sides of the octagon should be of equal length.

MI 19 – Bumps (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Arcs
• Speed Control
• Landings
• Relative placement of the components
• Launch
• Position within the precision grid

Explanation

Three identically shaped and symmetrical arcs will be flown. The 1st will be flown forwards. The 2nd will be flown backwards. The 3rd will be flown forwards. All landings will be smooth and clean.

MI 20 – Lift (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Vertical Line
• Backward Flight
• Speed Control

Explanation

IN is at center of the grid on the ground. Kite flies up and backwards in a straight vertical line at a constant speed to 90%, and then stops. Kite then flies forwards and down at the same speed to 5% and hovers. OUT.

MI 21 – Diamond (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Rotations
• Relative placement of the components
• Lines
• Speed control

Explanation

• 1st rotation is 45° counter clockwise.
• 2nd rotation is 270° counter clockwise.
• 3rd rotation is 270° counter clockwise.
• 4th rotation is 450° clockwise.
• 5th rotation is 135° clockwise.

MI 22 – The Felix (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Arcs
• Speed Control
• Relative placement of components
• Rotation
• Position within the precision grid

Explanation

• The arcs will be flown in a forward direction.
• IN is at center of the grid on the ground. The kite flies vertically to 10% and stops. The kite flies in an upward arc, vertically and to the left, to 40% and stops. The kite then flies an upward arc, vertically and to the right, to 70% and stops. The kite then rotates 180°clockwise and retraces the previous track, stopping at 40% continuing down to10% and stops. The kite then slides vertically down to land on the right wing tip in the center of the grid. OUT

MI 23 – Slide and Square (Intermediate)

Judges will particularly consider

• Position within the precision grid
• Vertical lines
• Horizontal slide
• Parallel line
• Relative placements of the components

Explanation

• Launch (IN) and landing (OUT) are at the same point – centre of the grid, on the ground.
• The kite flies up forward in a straight vertical line up to 80% and then stops.
• The kite then flies backwards to 50% and then stops.
• The kite slides left to 30% left and then stops.
• The kite flies backwards to 20% and stops.
• The kite slides right to centre and stops.
• The kite flies backwards and lands.

MI 24 – Basic Elevator (Novice)

Judges will particularly consider

• Launch (IN) and landing (OUT) at the same point
• Single straight vertical line
• Speed control

Explanation

1. IN is at centre of the wind window on the ground.
2. The kite flies up forwards at a constant speed in a straight vertical line to 80% and then stops.
3. The kite then flies backwards at a constant speed to 40% and then stops.
4. Finally the kite flies backwards at a constant speed until it lands at the same point to which it took off from.

MI 25 – The Arch (Intermediate)

Judges will particularly consider

• Speed control
• Arch
• Landing

Explanation

1. IN is at <30 of the wind window on the ground.
2. Movement is continuous and at a constant speed throughout the figure.
3. The kite flies up vertically transitioning smoothly into an arc at ˄50
4. On completing a semi-circle the kite transitions smoothly into vertical downward flight
5. Finally the kite makes a controlled landing at >30 of the wind window on the ground. Pilot calls OUT.

MI 26 – The Arch with Stops (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Speed control
• Arch
• Stops

Explanation

1. IN is at <30 of the wind window on the ground.
2. The kite flies up before making a clearly defined stop at ˄50<, then continuing in a semi- circle making further clearly defined stops at ˄80 and again at ˄50>
3. After the second stop the kite continues into vertical downward flight
4. Finally the kite makes a controlled landing at >30 of the wind window on the ground. Pilot calls OUT.

MI 27 – Up, Down, Up (Intermediate)

Judges will particularly consider

• Position within the precision grid
• Stops

Explanation

• At each corner of the figure a stop should be performed
• The kite remains in the same orientation throughout

MI 28 – Square (Intermediate)

Judges will particularly consider

• Position within the precision grid
• Speed control
• Reverse flight

Explanation

The only rotation is 90° clockwise after the first vertical climb

MI 29 – Quadrato (Intermediate)

Judges will particularly consider

• Launch (IN) and landing (OUT) at the same point
• Position within the precision grid
• Speed control
• Reverse flight
• Vertical flight

Explanation

• IN and OUT are at the same place in the centre of the wind window with the kite resting the left wing tip on the ground
• First rotation is 90° clockwise
• Second rotation is 90° anti-clockwise

MI 30 – Vertical Pivots (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Launch (IN) and landing (OUT) at the same point
• Stops
• Rotations around the centre of the kite
• Vertical line

Explanation

• The kite climbs directly to 90% and stops
• The kite descends the middle of the wind window, stopping and rotating 90 degrees every 20%, before finally landing
• All rotations are 90 degrees clockwise

MI 31 – Circle Over Clock (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Relative placements of the components
• Circle
• 180 degree anti-clockwise spin on the spot

Explanation

• Enter in horizontal flight at 40˄. At the centre of the window execute a loop. The line of exit from the loop should effectively be a continuation of the line of entry. Kite speed should be constant up to this point.
• From 40˄ and 40< execute a slide, descending vertically to 10˄. Fly in reversed position to centre of window and perform 180 degree anticlockwise spin turn
• Continue in forward flight, calling OUT immediately below the point where IN was called

MI 32 – All Slides (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Position within the Precision Grid
• Slides
• 90 degree rotations around the centre of the kite

Explanation

• Each section of travel is equal in length
• Anticlockwise rotations at turns 1, 2 and 3. Clockwise rotation at turn 4

MI 33 – Home Sweet Home (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Position within the Precision Grid
• Slides
• Reverse flight
• Rotations around the centre of the kite
• Placement of elements within the precision grid

Explanation

Kite should be stationery before calling OUT

MI 34 – Circle (Experienced)

Judges will particularly consider

• Vertical slide
• Launch (IN) and landing (OUT) at the same point
• Circle
• Stop

Explanation

• Launch (IN) and landing (OUT) on the right wingtip
• The circle is flown only once with a stop at the start and at the end
• The circle is anti-clockwise

MI 35 – Two Rings (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Launch (IN) and landing (OUT) at the same point
• Reverse flown circles
• Position within the precision grid

Explanation

• Descent is one continuous action at constant speed without pause.
• Both circles are flown in reverse, starting at ^50 and ^30 respectively.

MI 36 – Rise and Lap (Intermediate)

Judges will particularly consider

• Stops
• Speed control in forward flight
• Position within the precision grid

Explanation

Launch (IN) on the left wingtip

MI 37 – Boomerang (Master)

Judges will particularly consider

• Arc
• Reverse Flight
• Placement of elements within the precision grid

Explanation

Enter at 20˄. At centre of window reverse flight into arc. At 70˄ transition to forward flight level flight, parallel to original line of entry. Call out immediately above the point where IN was called.

📖 Conclusion

Flying solo doesn’t mean flying simple.
With a multi-line kite, your control options multiply — and so do the ways to express precision and style. These figures are a solid foundation to explore depth, detail, and mastery in your flying.

Pick one, focus on the details, and feel the difference that four lines make.

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