How to do a "Loop-the-Loop" trick with a power kite

Here's how to impress people with your power kiting skills.

Steps

  1. Buy a power kite (one with safety wriststraps for beginners).
  2. Set it up.
  3. Balance the kite by steering it to the middle (see tips for how to steer).
  4. Pull on one of the lines depending on which way you want it to loop the loop.
  5. Stop when it is facing upwards.
  6. Loop the loop the opposite way to untangle the strings.
  7. Carry on flying the kite.

Tips

  • To steer pull gently on the lines depending on which way you want it to go.
  • Keep pulling if you want it to loop the loop more than once.

Warnings

  • Don't fly the kite near tall objects, power cables and airfields.
  • If you are a beginner don't attempt this stunt.
  • Be careful not to cut people with the lines.
  • If you are in a field it might get grass stains.
  • The kite might rip if it crashes.

Things You'll Need

  • You
  • A power kite
  • An open space

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