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Indoor Rev Tutorial - Catch and Throw *Advanced*
By John Barresi in Indoor Quad Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides instruction on some of the more advanced catch and throw tricks on an Indoor Rev, including the axel catch, fade catch, pancake catch, pinwheel catch, spin throw, straight throw and others.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
281 downloads
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Indoor Rev Tutorial - Introduction
By John Barresi in Indoor Quad Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides a basic introduction to indoor kite flying, using Indoor Revs. Just a brief overview, our introduction video is the first in a series of detailed tutorials covering everything from basics of set up and flight to advanced tricks and techniques on the Indoor Rev and indoor fitted B2.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
157 downloads
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Indoor Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly
By John Barresi in Indoor Quad Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down reliable methods for assembling and disassembling your Indoor Rev, making it painless and neat.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
103 downloads
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Indoor Rev Tutorial - Catch and Throw *Basic*
By John Barresi in Indoor Quad Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides instruction on the very most basic style of catch and throw on an Indoor Rev, allowing you to pull the kite off the end of the lines into your hands, and toss it back out to the end of lines for flight.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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advanced Rev Tutorial - Axel
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
The basic Rev axel, performed with a Revolution 1.5 in 3-4 mph winds. In this case, the trick is demonstrated in a left to right inverted hover using the new Barresi Signature Series Rev, with a 3 wrap frame.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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intermediate Indoor Dual Line 08 - Fade (Launch and Hold)
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down the fade launch on most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites, including holding / raising the fade and pulling it to a catch.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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advanced Indoor Dual Line 09 - Rodeo (pt 1)
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down the basic method for "rodeo style" flight on most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites, wherein the pilot steers with one hand and drives the kite using a lariat or lasso type motion including the potential to fly "underneath".
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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beginner Indoor Dual Line 07 - Rotation & Spins
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down some of the technique that goes into rotational control on most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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beginner Indoor Dual Line 06 - Launch Options (pt 1)
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down the basic method for a few types of launches on most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites including the super cool fade toss.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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beginner Indoor Dual Line 05 - Launch & 360
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down the basic method for a simple launch and 360 maneuver on most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites, including crucial information about radius and stride.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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beginner Indoor Dual Line 04 - Up & Over
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down the basic method for the Up & Over maneuver on most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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beginner Indoor Dual Line 03 - Disassembly
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down an efficient and reliable disassembly method for most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites.
While putting your kite together and taking it apart may not be relevant to your flying, it DOES effect not only the longevity of the kite and its materials, but a proven process can greatly streamline and simplify your "before and after" on the field.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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beginner Indoor Dual Line 01 - Assembly
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down an efficient and reliable assembly method for most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites.
While putting your kite together and taking it apart may not be relevant to your flying, it DOES effect not only the longevity of the kite and its materials, but a proven process can greatly streamline and simplify your "before and after" on the field.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
23 downloads
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beginner Indoor Dual Line 02 - Tuning (pt 1)
By John Barresi in Indoor Dual Line
This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down basic tuning methodology for most indoor dual line sport / stunt kites.
You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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intermediate Rev Tutorial - Bicycle Rotation
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in our ongoing series of Rev tutorials, this one covering a series of exercises that teach the "Bicycle Rotation" wherein the pilot is able to rotate or spin their kite in place without losing altitude!
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Bicycle Rotation Dutch Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Bicycle Rotation Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Bicycle Rotation French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Bicycle Rotation Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Bicycle Rotation1,302 downloads
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Dutch Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Bicycle Rotation
By John Barresi in Subtitles
Dutch subtitles for our HD (1280x720) Bicycle Rotation Rev tutorial in MOV format. (provided by Alexander Kluiters)
Inside this zip file download, you'll find an SRT file which should load fine using most major media players (we recommend VLC).
You must keep the movie and srt subtitles in the same folder with the same name
Example: coastal.mov and coastal.srt
Then you can see your subtitles in your movie.
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beginner Rev Tutorial - Line Equalizing
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing how to equalize your lines, ensuring equal length between right and left.All types of line stretch or "settle in" over time and will eventually end up uneven by varying amounts which effects the accuracy of your inputs accordingly... You'll be amazed at how the kite responds more accurately, and how easy it actually is to balance out your line lengths.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Line Equalizing Lithuanian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Line Equalizing Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Line Equalizing Japanese Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Line Equalizing Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Line Equalizing French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Line Equalizing519 downloads
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beginner Rev Tutorial - Basic Hovers
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing how to do maintain a hover in 7 basic orientations.Once you're able to hold a hover with some degree of stability, the sky is yours because you can now stop in any position, and even control your speed when necessary.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Basic Hover Lithuanian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Basic Hover Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Basic Hover French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Basic Hover Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Basic Hover653 downloads
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intermediate Rev Tutorial - Body, Posture and Grip
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one exploring the methodology and application of handle grip, body position and posture, as well as hand and arm position.One of the keys to successful Rev flying is being relaxed and comfortable, using hand and arm positions which grant you the most leverage with the least effort.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Body, Posture and Grip Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Body, Posture and Grip Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Body, Posture & Grip French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Body, Posture and Grip2,056 downloads
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advanced Rev Tutorial - Flic Flac
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing the inputs and approach used for executing the Flic Flac maneuver.
Flic Flacs are a lot of fun and serve as an excellent tool for developing your timing and hand speed as well.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flic Flac Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flic Flac Dutch Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flic Flac Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flic Flac French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flic Flac1,372 downloads
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advanced Rev Tutorial - Sail Loading
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing the dynamic of Sail Loading wherein the pilot is able to compress and decompress wind in the sail at will, using that pressure and added control to flex and unflex the frame, creating a far greater range of movement in varying wind conditions.
One of the greatest uses for Sail Loading is that it also serves to minimize the amount of input required, instead relying on increased or decreased pressure to enhance smaller inputs.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Sail Loading Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Sail Loading Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Sail Loading French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Sail Loading1,147 downloads
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intermediate Rev Tutorial - Side Slide
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing the Side Slide from both the upright and inverted orientations.Side Slides make an excellent transition movement between other maneuvers, and it's a lot of fun to slide right above the ground, apparently breaking the laws of physics.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
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English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Side Slide Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Side Slide Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Side Slide French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Side Slide1,023 downloads
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beginner Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in an ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing the assembly and disassembly methods used by Team iQuad out on the field, at over one hundred festivals worldwide since 2006.
While putting your kite together and taking it apart may not be relevant to your flying, it DOES effect not only the longevity of the kite and its materials, but a proven process can greatly streamline and simplify your "before and after" on the field.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
Subtitles:
English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly Japanese Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly German Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly Lithuanian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly Dutch Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly Portuguese Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly Thai Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Assembly & Disassembly400 downloads
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beginner Rev Tutorial - Larks Head Knot
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing how to make and apply a larks head knot.
Aside from being the sole way most lines are attached to kites and handles these days, it's an extremely handy knot for a variety of purposes.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
Subtitles:
English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Larks Head Knot Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Larks Head Knot Japanese Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Larks Head Knot French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Larks Head Knot Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Larks Head Knot374 downloads
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beginner Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch
By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line
Another in the ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one detailing two basic methods for relaunching a Rev from the flat belly down position, leading edge away or toward you.Being a two-dimensional kite when not under power, the Revolution can be a little tricky to relaunch when it's flat on the ground but with these simple techniques, it's generally no more difficult than flipping over any other kind of sport kite.
NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.
Subtitles:
English Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Japanese Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Chinese Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Lithuanian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch German Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Spanish Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Dutch Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Portuguese Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch French Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Thai Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch Hungarian Subtitles: Rev Tutorial - Flat Relaunch474 downloads
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