The larks head knot by Aerialis Kites
Learn the knot used to connect flying lines to the bridle and handles.
From the series Aerialis tutorials. Transcript by QuadKites.org. Original article on Aerialis Kites.
What next?
Key takeaways from this video
- Pass your thumb and index finger through the loop at the end of the flying line, bring your fingertips together and gently turn your wrist to form a small knot.
- Put the bridle's attachment point through that small knot and pull to tighten it: the kite is attached to the flying line.
Transcript
The larks head knot
0:00Hi, and welcome to another tutorial. Today we are going to take a closer look at a larks head knot, the knot you use when you attach your flying lines to the kite. Put your thumb and your index finger through the loop at the end of the flying line. Then let your two fingertips meet while gently turning your wrist, and you will end up with a little knot like this. Now put the bridle line's tow point through the little knot, like this. Pull, and make it go tight. And now your kite is attached to the flying line. I'll show it once more, a little closer.
Keep going
In the series Aerialis Kites quad-line tutorials
- Assembling a quad kite
- Sorting out the lines before flight
- The larks head knot — you are here
- Disassemble and pack the kite
- Making a sleeved line set
- Launch and land
- Turning
See the 29 videos of the series
Elsewhere on the site
- The basics of flying — Attaching lines to handles
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