Tag Archive: axel

Apr
14

Axel (outdoor)

To add to this video, there should be an initial pull on the trailing end of the kite during the slide before the axel. This should be a neutral pull going down to your waist. After beginning the axel, give plenty of slack, and follow through. By “follow through,” I mean move your hands with …

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Jan
15

Axel (Indoor)

To do an axel, fly horizontally along the floor, then give a small tug on the leading side, then a larger tug on the trailing side. Allow the kite to rotate, and catch it back in an inverted position.