Bicycle spin by Spence Watson
The bicycle spin, a continuous rotation around the centre of the sail. You see why to exaggerate the bottom-wing movements so the kite does not turn on a wingtip.
From the series Windy With Watty. Transcript by QuadKites.org.
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Key takeaways from this video
- The bicycle spin uses the same technique as the clockwork, but without stopping at each hover position.
- Most movements bring the bottom wing up, which takes more force than lowering the top wing, so exaggerate them to keep the kite spinning on its center rather than on a tip.
- It is a precision move that takes a lot of practice.
Transcript
A new bonus tutorial, on the bicycle spin. It's a precision move that takes practice, practice and more practice, but I can at least get you started.
The technique is pretty much the same as the clockwork: you transition between hover positions, but this time without stopping at each one.
During the bicycle spin, most of your movements bring the bottom wing up: it takes a lot more force to bring the bottom wing up than to take the top wing down. Hence exaggerated movements, to keep the kite spinning on its center instead of on a tip. Then practice, practice and practice again.
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