It is always better to meet up with an experienced flyer and for them to explain how to fly, but if this is not possible, we suggest you follow this guide.

(The Wind Window)

Most kites come with instructions to show you how to set it up and put on lines so its best to follow these. Hold the handles and point the bottom of them in the direction of the kite so the brake lines go slack. Give a small tug on the handles - the kite should now launch. Steer by pulling left and right to guide it up. Try steering the kite right and left. As the kite approaches the side of the wind window it will slow down and begin to sink, at this point turn it around to fly it in the opposite direction. You should notice by this point that when the kite is moving, it produces more power than when it is still at the top or edge of the window.

Up to now we have been flying the kite with fairly slack brake lines and the lower end of the handles pointed forwards. Guide the kite directly overhead and now gently pull the bottom of one handle further backwards towards you. The kite will immediately turn in that direction and much faster than before. As it gets into the turn gently point the bottom of the handles forwards again and repeat this with the other handle.

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