Understanding and Preventing Kite Backstalling

This tutorial explains backstalling in kites, a condition where the kite loses power and flies backward. It covers how to identify backstalling by observing sluggish kite movement, reduced pull, and backward flight. The tutorial distinguishes backstalling from front stall and attributes it to excessive tension on steering lines. Solutions include releasing steering line tension and using the trim strap. In light wind, moving upwind or adjusting center lines can help. The video also addresses stretched center lines as a cause of persistent backstalling.

What is backstalling in kite flying?

• When the kite spins uncontrollably

• When the kite remains stationary in the air

• When the kite flies forward quickly

• When the kite loses power and flies backwards

Which of the following is NOT a sign of backstalling?

• The lines are completely bowed

• The kite becomes sluggish

• There is a drop in pull from the kite

• The kite flies backwards trailing edge first

What is the primary cause of backstalling?

• Excessive tension on the steering lines

• Incorrect kite size

• Damaged kite fabric

• Insufficient wind speed

How can you correct backstalling by adjusting the steering lines?

• Pull the bar in to increase tension

• Push the bar out to reduce tension

• Move the kite to the edge of the wind window

• Increase the wind speed

What should you do if your kite is backstalling in extremely light wind?

• Fly the kite higher

• Move yourself downwind

• Pull in the center lines

• Increase the steering line tension

What is the purpose of the trim strap in preventing backstalling?

• To shorten the steering lines

• To lengthen the steering lines

• To shorten the center lines

• To lengthen the center lines

What should you do if your kite is sluggish or backstalls often in light wind?

• Move yourself downwind

• Fly the kite higher

• Increase the steering line tension

• Depower with the trim strap

What might be the issue if your kite still backstalls after using the trim strap?

• The center lines may be stretched

• The kite is too old

• The wind is too strong

• The kite is too small

Why do center lines tend to stretch over time?

• They are exposed to sunlight

• They are not used frequently

• They carry the majority of the force from the kite

• They are made of elastic material