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Demonstration of low-wind flying by Lyze Kiel

Lyze flies in light wind, or none at all: the absence of wind lets him fly in every direction.

From the series First steps by Lyze Kiel. A demonstration with no spoken commentary: no transcript.

Demonstration of low-wind flying by Lyze Kiel

Key takeaways from this video

  • Lyze moves backwards to load his kite and go up.
  • He moves forward as his kite comes down, while keeping pressure on his lines, which lets him regain ground.
  • He brings his forearms towards his body to pump as the kite rises: keep the lines taut, otherwise the kite stalls.
  • Lyze flies on short lines.

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In the series First steps with a Revolution kite by Lyze Kiel

  1. Setting up your Revolution kite
  2. Unfolding the lines and preparing to fly
  3. The basics of flying
  4. Mastering your Revolution in flight
  5. Packing up your Revolution kite
  6. A quarter turn on the spot
  7. Demonstration of low-wind flying — you are here
  8. Demonstration in steady wind

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