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.
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)
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)
MI 04 - Two Down (Experienced)
Judges will particularly consider
Parallel lines
Inverted flight
Center rotation
Speed control
MI 07 - Arc Circle (Master)
MI 07 - Arc Circle (Master)
Judges will particularly consider
Circle
Backward flight
Arc
Launch
Landing
MI 08 - Camel Back (Master)
MI 08 - Camel Back (Master)
Judges will particularly consider
Arcs
Backward flight
Speed control
Launch
Landing
Straight lines
MI 09 - Clock Tower (Master)
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)
MI 13 - Z Pass (Experienced)
Judges will particularly consider
Diagonal flight
Horizontal line
Speed control
Position within the precision grid
MI 15 - Pivots (Experienced)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
IN is at centre of the wind window on the ground.
The kite flies up forwards at a constant speed in a straight vertical line to 80% and then stops.
The kite then flies backwards at a constant speed to 40% and then stops.
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)
MI 25 - The Arch (Intermediate)
Judges will particularly consider
Speed control
Arch
Landing
Explanation
IN is at
Movement is continuous and at a constant speed throughout the figure.
The kite flies up vertically transitioning smoothly into an arc at ˄50
On completing a semi-circle the kite transitions smoothly into vertical downward flight
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)
MI 26 - The Arch with Stops (Experienced)
Judges will particularly consider
Speed control
Arch
Stops
Explanation
IN is at
The kite flies up before making a clearly defined stop at ˄50
After the second stop the kite continues into vertical downward flight
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.