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  1. OIB - Don Tabor

    By John Barresi in 1987 East Coast SKC

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    Video published to the web with permission from Roger Chewning, in memory of Ed Weidner.

    5 downloads

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  2. OIB - Dan Buxton

    By John Barresi in 1987 East Coast SKC

    Video published to the web with permission from Roger Chewning, in memory of Ed Weidner.

    4 downloads

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  3. Rev Tutorial - Basic Launch & Control

    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 first flight launch and basic control methods.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    364 downloads

       (1 review)

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  4. Rev Tutorial - Changing Frames

    By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line

    This tutorial explains two simple ways to change your frames on the field without even removing the kite from your lines.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    279 downloads

       (1 review)

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  5. Rev Tutorial - Clockwork

    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 methodology and technique behind clockwork control.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    742 downloads

       (3 reviews)

    0 comments

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  6. Rev Tutorial - Figure 8

    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 basic figure 8 maneuver commonly used in team flying - a little added technique can make your curves and control much smoother.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    357 downloads

       (1 review)

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  7. Rev Tutorial - Kite Walk

    By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line

    Another in an ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this time we go through walking the kite and bringing a little bounce into your kite's step.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    718 downloads

       (1 review)

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  8. Rev Tutorial - Rollover Landing

    By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line

    Another in an ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one touching on the popular rollover landing - breaking it down and identifying a couple of key points will make your landings even smoother.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    372 downloads

       (2 reviews)

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  9. Rev Tutorial - Traveling Bicycle

    By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line

    Another in an ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this installment provides a thorough step by step introduction to the execution and theory of the traveling bicycle maneuver.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    772 downloads

       (5 reviews)

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  10. Rev Tutorial - Wind Window

    By John Barresi in Outdoor Quad Line

    Another in an ongoing series of Kitelife Magazine tutorials for using Revolution quad line kites, this one explaining the wind window, how your kite behaves as you travel across it, and how to start breaking down the space.

    NOTE: A reliable (and free) cross-platform video player is VLC, which should work with any file format including MKV.

    253 downloads

       (1 review)

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  11. Indoor Rev Tutorial - Relaunch

    By John Barresi in Indoor Quad Line

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com introduces the concept and technique for bringing your Indoor Rev up from a flat (leading edge away) position, as well as how to turn the kite over and fly away from there.

    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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    111 downloads

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  12. Indoor Rev Tutorial - Redirection

    By John Barresi in Indoor Quad Line

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com introduces the most basic methods for redirection, the ability to change the direction of your 360 and reinforces awareness of your flying area, allowing you to move freely around a room instead of simply backing up all the time.

    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!

    119 downloads

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  13. Indoor Rev Tutorial - Launch and 360

    By John Barresi in Indoor Quad Line

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides a detailed introduction to how to position your kite, launch and fly through your first 360 (full circle around you), most easily the first step for actually flying your Indoor Rev.

    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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    118 downloads

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  14. Dual Line Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly

    By John Barresi in Outdoor Dual Line

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down an efficient and reliable assembly and disassembly method for most 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!

    76 downloads

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  15. MMB 2nd - Scott Weider

    By John Barresi in 1997 Berkeley Kite Festival

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    3 downloads

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  16. MMB 1st - Ron Despojado

    By John Barresi in 1997 Berkeley Kite Festival

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    3 downloads

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  17. MMB 5th - Penny Lingenfelter

    By John Barresi in 1997 Berkeley Kite Festival

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    4 downloads

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  18. MMB 3rd - Michael Weingand

    By John Barresi in 1997 Berkeley Kite Festival

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    2 downloads

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  19. MMB 4th - Curtiss Mitchell

    By John Barresi in 1997 Berkeley Kite Festival

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    3 downloads

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  20. MIB 3rd - Bill Rogers

    By John Barresi in 2003 Spring Fling

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    3 downloads

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  21. MIB 1st - Bill Rogers

    By John Barresi in 2004 Northwest SKC

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    5 downloads

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  22. Scratch Bunnies

    By John Barresi in 2006 International Cerf-Volant Festival

    Demonstration by 6-man Scratch Bunnies (Carl & James Robertshaw, Chris Goff, Dave Morley, Robin Smith, Richard Pellew)... Routine was created just two days prior to when this footage was taken.

    7 downloads

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  23. MIB 3rd - Ari Contzius

    By John Barresi in 2003 Mid-Atlantic SKC

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    7 downloads

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  24. MTB DQ - Spectra Sport

    By John Barresi in 1996 AKA Grand Nationals

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    1 download

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  25. MTP 3rd - Chicago Fire

    By John Barresi in 1996 AKA Grand Nationals

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    1 download

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