"Punch turn". We call that a "push turn". Same thing. Instead of pulling the left line to turn left you push the right line to turn left, and visa versa. It's very useful at the edge of the "window" to avoid stalling the kite as pulling to turn increases the angle of attack, bringing the kite closer to the stall. Push turning reduces that angle and, well, you get the idea, right?....Uncle Rick P.S. You meet the nicest people flying kites!
I’m new to flying and have only been doing it a couple of months, and starting in the last week, I’ve been working hard on push/punch turns now that I understand it. It’s still a bit awkward with my left arm but good lord- it’s so much easier to fly a square or hexagon using pushes instead of pulls.
Hello dodd. I am a follower of yours from Spain. I wanted to ask you about your first step kite model in what way it differs from the freestyle. Many thanks, regards
Why ? Oh why, does the wind stop every fricking time I want to fly??? I have micro minis key chain kites , single line characters, box ,high flyers and every time. Do Chinook, Mariah and Santana all hate me? Cursed in so. Cal thanks
Mr. Gross, Is there a chance of a possible re-visiting or a freshening up of your videos? There is a need for an over simplified and direct (no technical terminology or familiar jargon) version of all you've done here, and that would fill the huge vacuum left by those who would reserve the knowledge base for only those who can afford face to face instruction, or the purchase of confusing video series' direct from some corporate entity. What exists out in the world is what I like to call second child syndrome, or a shadow based learning system. The masters have forgotten the origin of their accrued wisdom, and all the ignorance associated with the learning process that they've shed over the years. A real life dumbing down of the fundamentals would be insulting to the hobby, and that is the furthest thing from what I am suggesting, however, if I'm honest, it really couldn't hurt. It's painful to attend festivals or random weekends out, and see the moms and dads doing their best to help their little balls of exuberance, yet... they've got nothing to refer to when all that's happening is crashing and crying... As "non-social" as our society has become, the kiting world needs a voice of clarity and guidance. One that comes in a nice sanitary, easy access, digital format, and I think you are just the person who can make that a reality for us all. Thank you for all that you have already done for us, and your time just reading this!
Jock classmates in 1980: “Dodd, you’re a nerd”
Kite flyers all over the world since: “Dodd, you’re awesome and we love your kite designs and videos!”
Yep, your videos are like the Bible of kite-flying, Dodd. Thanks for bringing us into the sport!
thanks for the lesson Dodd, this helps me out alot
thank you so much. your videos allow all to enjoy this sport and constantly progress
Love the 1995 music! Good kite video though!
Hello😊My dear friend💙
It's amazing speed⭐It's cool❗Very nice video👍😉
"Punch turn". We call that a "push turn". Same thing. Instead of pulling the left line to turn left you push the right line to turn left, and visa versa. It's very useful at the edge of the "window" to avoid stalling the kite as pulling to turn increases the angle of attack, bringing the kite closer to the stall. Push turning reduces that angle and, well, you get the idea, right?....Uncle Rick P.S. You meet the nicest people flying kites!
I’m new to flying and have only been doing it a couple of months, and starting in the last week, I’ve been working hard on push/punch turns now that I understand it. It’s still a bit awkward with my left arm but good lord- it’s so much easier to fly a square or hexagon using pushes instead of pulls.
Hello dodd. I am a follower of yours from Spain. I wanted to ask you about your first step kite model in what way it differs from the freestyle. Many thanks, regards
So it doesn't matter if the two lines twist?
Whats the wind speed he is flying in?
Why ? Oh why, does the wind stop every fricking time I want to fly??? I have micro minis key chain kites , single line characters, box ,high flyers and every time. Do Chinook, Mariah and Santana all hate me? Cursed in so. Cal thanks
Thks For Sharing!
Mr. Gross,
Is there a chance of a possible re-visiting or a freshening up of your videos? There is a need for an over simplified and direct (no technical terminology or familiar jargon) version of all you've done here, and that would fill the huge vacuum left by those who would reserve the knowledge base for only those who can afford face to face instruction, or the purchase of confusing video series' direct from some corporate entity. What exists out in the world is what I like to call second child syndrome, or a shadow based learning system. The masters have forgotten the origin of their accrued wisdom, and all the ignorance associated with the learning process that they've shed over the years. A real life dumbing down of the fundamentals would be insulting to the hobby, and that is the furthest thing from what I am suggesting, however, if I'm honest, it really couldn't hurt. It's painful to attend festivals or random weekends out, and see the moms and dads doing their best to help their little balls of exuberance, yet... they've got nothing to refer to when all that's happening is crashing and crying... As "non-social" as our society has become, the kiting world needs a voice of clarity and guidance. One that comes in a nice sanitary, easy access, digital format, and I think you are just the person who can make that a reality for us all. Thank you for all that you have already done for us, and your time just reading this!
I totally agree!!!!
He's retired from flying.
It's almost impossible to understand these videos in any practical manner.
That's because you're stupid
It really isn’t, but starting with one part until you master it, then going a step up is essential.
Three times real things why I didn't do it
Vhs
Very wel explained 😊