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I started flying with two lines. It is cheaper, took less time
to get set up and was easier. To go right, just pull the line
on the right a little. Everyone told me flying quad would be
better and they were right. I always fly quad now. Notice the small handles I use.
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Launching is not too bad. I use a small bag of sand to weigh the bottom of the
kite. Sometimes I have to take a step backwards to get the kite to launch. With quad lines
you can even launch the kite up-side down. Can be very impressive to watch it
float up, turn right-side up and soar away.
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Body leaning does not seem to help, but I can't keep from doing it.
When you are flying a NPW in a good wind you get a strong sense of
flying with it. Each gust and the direction and intensity of the wind
is felt by the flyer.
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I love to fly low across the ground. The wind is at it's strongest
here so there is lots of pull. Seeing a kite fly like this people
know you are controlling it. It's not hard to learn, but still lots of fun.
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It is possible to fly stunt patterns with a NPW. I have flown figure "8" and squares. With practice it is possible
to fly backwards and hover. I am generally content just to buzz all over the sky. The wind here
is almost always too gusty to do real fancy stuff.
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Sometimes I fly right over head to give my arms a rest when the wind is stiff. I fly on 80'
dacron lines. Learning to fly a NPW is really quite easy and can give you a sense
of flying that few kites can. And then there is always a buggy or a mountain board or wheels of doom or...
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