A modern, chaptered series by John Barresi (KiteForge) covering quad-line fundamentals through tricks. Several chapters are freely available on YouTube, with the growing catalog hosted on KiteForge. We’re collaborating on English/French subtitles for select lessons to help more pilots learn faster.
What is KiteForge & who is John Barresi?
KiteForge is John Barresi’s design brand and online shop — home to his quad, dual-line and indoor kites (Djinn, Djinndoor, Djuice), pro handles and parts, plus a growing library of tutorials. The ethos is pragmatic, field-tested design built from decades of flying in varied conditions.
John Barresi is a US-based sport-kite flier, designer and instructor active since 1990; he owns/edits KiteLife, leads Team KiteLife, and founded KiteForge to develop gear and education for the community.
Visit KiteForge · About the brand · John’s bio
Why these tutorials
- Clear pedagogy: camera shows both kite and pilot, with step-by-step cues you can copy on the field.
- Chaptered videos: jump directly to assembly, tuning, specific moves, etc.
- Transferable skills: demonstrated on Djinn/Djuice, but usable on any similar quad.
- Subtitles: English and French are being added over time.
Limitations & things to know
- Dense, chaptered videos. Plan to sit down, take notes, and replay segments—there’s a lot of signal packed into each chapter.
- Filmed on KiteForge gear. Examples use Djinn/Djuice and KiteForge parts, but ~all principles transfer to other Rev-style quads; just adapt bridle specifics, handle throw, and line length.
- Platform split (YouTube/Vimeo). Some lessons are only playable on KiteForge/Vimeo; depending on device/region, embeds may require opening the lesson page for best results.
- Subtitles still catching up. EN/FR captions are being added progressively; auto-captions may miss a few technical terms.
- Practice required. Best results come from short field sessions between chapters—some skills won’t “click” on the first watch.
Core chapters (YouTube)
Watch or share these public chapters directly:
Assembly & Disassembly
How to put a quad together and take it apart smoothly, with small habits that save time, protect your frame, and keep lines tidy—ideal when you’re new or packing up on sand or wet grass.
Video Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:22 Assembly (explained)
- 03:28 Assembled Anatomy
- 05:07 Disassembly (explained)
- 08:23 Ground Assembly (fast)
- 09:15 Natural Movement (fast)
Wind Window
See where the kite can and should fly. Think of the sky as a grid so you can place the kite with confidence, feel the power zones, and keep lines and stops clean.
Video Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:49 Power Zone
- 01:16 Window Shape
- 01:38 Window Grid
- 02:28 Using the Grid
- 04:24 Closing Thoughts
Tuning Theory
Easy handle and bridle tweaks to make the kite feel “just right”—more neutral or more bite, faster or calmer—without chasing numbers. Find your sweet spot and lock it in.
Video Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:40 Leaders (handles)
- 06:34 Sync Bridle (kite)
- 12:26 Closing Thoughts
Flight & Control
First steps that matter: launch, steer, keep tension, “throttle” the sail, and stop on command—learn how simple hand moves translate into what the kite does.
Video chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:34 Basic Launch
- 01:59 Backing Down
- 03:18 Open Turns
- 04:50 Tighter Spins
- 05:34 Axis Spins
- 06:09 Dive Stop 1
- 07:57 Jab Turns
- 09:14 Pull Turns
- 10:15 Targets
- 11:25 Vocabulary 1
- 12:17 Left / Right Passes
- 12:50 Vocabulary 2
- 13:28 Body Position
- 13:55 Dive Stop 2
- 14:53 Tuning & Handle Grip
- 15:44 Closing
More chapters on KiteForge
These additional tutorials are hosted on KiteForge and will lead you to their website:
Explore the full tutorial index on KiteForge for quad, indoor dual-line and support videos, and keep an eye on new chapters as they’re released. Subtitles are progressively added (EN/FR).
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