Fractured Axel

anOldMan · Thu May 14, 2009 8:05 pm

The Inverse execution is incorrect.
Now
Fly horizontal to the ground then pop upper wing and give slack to lower wing. This will throw the kite into a deep Turtle.

Should be :
Fly horizontal to the ground then pop lower wing and give slack to upper wing. This will throw the kite into a deep Turtle.

I am not sure if I am able to may the change myself.

Kamikaze · Fri May 15, 2009 7:14 am

Thanks for pointing this out I have now corrected the page. If you notice any other inaccuracy's please let me know.

David

bryan beasley · Sun May 17, 2009 7:34 pm

Ermmm, Inverse is Top wing, same wing rotation, Rolling Susan is Bottom wing, same wing rotation...

Bryan

jaydub · Sun May 17, 2009 8:42 pm

Mmmm. Both Randy G's and AudioRob's tutorials start with a lower wing pull to enter into the turtle.

I have to admit, I've been practicing it initiating it with the top hand.

bryan beasley · Sun May 17, 2009 8:52 pm

Ah well, each unto their own I guess.

Bryan

Kamikaze · Mon May 18, 2009 12:51 pm

Next time I get chance I will try both methods as I tend to sharply pop top wing and give immediate slack so the kite almost bounces off the top wing into the turtle, but Randy G and Audiorob both pop bottom wing first. If both ways work I will right it up as an alternative method.

David

ObijuanKenobe · Mon May 18, 2009 1:56 pm

bryan beasley wrote:
Ermmm, Inverse is Top wing, same wing rotation, Rolling Susan is Bottom wing, same wing rotation...

Bryan

But you are referring to the rotational input, rather than the set up into a turtle. The entry from horizontal flight into the 'snap turtle' is what was written incorrectly.

I'd love to see someone pop the top wing, while slacking the bottom, and get into a turtle. Now, maybe you can pop the top and give slack to the top, and it will fall in...but not if you give slack to the bottom wing first. Then you'll get a flare, like in a half axel.

obi

Keithgrif · Mon May 18, 2009 3:33 pm

Obi, I'm glad you clarified that, I was getting my head in a knot trying to work out how you could pop the top to get into a turtle.

bryan beasley · Mon May 18, 2009 6:44 pm

To clarify then - 'Pull a bit' the top wing and release everything - don't 'Pop' anything. What happens then, is the wing you're going to rotate on is slightly nearer to you...

Bryan

anOldMan · Mon May 18, 2009 8:59 pm

bryan beasley wrote:
To clarify then - 'Pull a bit' the top wing and release everything - don't 'Pop' anything. What happens then, is the wing you're going to rotate on is slightly nearer to you...

Bryan

Only if the wind gods allow it.

SwampDonkey · Tue May 19, 2009 8:43 am

anOldMan wrote:
Only if the wind gods allow it.

Is there a kite flying Deity of the Day?

RoyReed · Tue May 19, 2009 9:16 am

SwampDonkey wrote:
anOldMan wrote:
Only if the wind gods allow it.

Is there a kite flying Deity of the Day?

Take your pick: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_god

lloydsan · Tue May 19, 2009 8:40 pm

"inputs"?, "clarity"?, "understanding" ? ! ? ... On a good day it's telekinetic. On a bad day there isn't enough grey matter on the planet to control the obstinate piece of malware attached by its parasitic tendrils to my wrist.
I admire and appreciate you guys verbalising what would otherwise remain a black art to many of us.
love'n'joy
Lloyd

Kamikaze · Wed May 20, 2009 11:17 pm

I have updated the Inverse page with the two methods I managed to fly today and included Audiorob tutorial

http://fracturedaxel.co.uk/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Inverse

David

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