The best way is to adjust your lines in 1/8 inch increments, fly your kite to see the results, adjust again, fly, adjust again,įly etc. In most cases you will only need to adjust your bridles 1/4 inch to achieve good flying results. Your kites performance is very sensitive to bridleĪdjustments. Never adjust your bridleīy tying extra knots in the bridle lines as this will change the dynamics of the bridle on the kite. If youĭo not have a mark on your lines or are not sure if there is a mark, simply place a mark on the lines with a coloredĪlways adjust your lines by sliding the knot where the flying line(s) attach. Most dual line kites come with a markĪlready placed at the knot where the bridles join together above the connecting point of your flying lines. Unequal adjustments on yourīridle will cause your kite to constantly veer to one side or the other. Kite is to make sure that the amount adjusted is equal on both sides of the kite. The most important thing to remember when adjusting your bridle on a dual line Dual line kites are slightly more complexīut still pretty easy to accomplish.

You will only need a 1/4 to 1/2 inch in adjustment to obtain proper flight. Simply move your connection point towards the top or bottom of the kite until proper flight is obtained. Single line kites are the easiest to adjust, Make sure to markīoth sides of your dual line stunt kite before performing any adjustments. To allow for proper adjustment between the left and right bridles on dual line stunt kites. This mark will also serve as a reference point The factory position in the event your adjustments get out of hand. Place a mark on your bridle lines at the factory position so you will always be able to return the attachment point to Don't worry, adjustments to your bridle are usually very easy to perform and can usually be done in less than aīefore you adjust! (Important - please read!)

The more you fly in different winds the moreįamiliar you will be with control of your kite and the easier it will be to get the correct adjustment for your kite in those Dual line stunt kites require adjustment of theīridle on a regular basis as the wind condition changes nearly every day. It could also start toĭart back and forth and become difficult to control in heavier winds. Little angle of attack and your kite will constantly stall and have difficulty raising or flying. Your kite could also have difficulty flying in light winds or may not fly at all. Too much angle of attack and your kite may have a lot of speed and some stunts will be very difficult to That fixed setting to your liking or your current conditions! Getting the proper angle of attack on your kite is essential Single and dual line kites cannot (permanently)Īdjust the angle of attack during flight because the bridle settings are fixed to a specific angle of attack - but you can change Single and dual line kites have a pre-setĪngle of attack and cannot be adjusted during flight like a quad line kite. Kites to stall or completely stop in mid flight an also obtain reverse flight. This ability to adjust the angle of attack during flight allows quad line With the position of the handles or control bar. Quad line kites will usually never need any adjustment on the bridles because you can control the angle of attack By adjusting your bridle you change the angle of attack your kiteįlies at. The way your kite performs in a given wind speed. By adjusting your bridle, you will effect Bridle adjustments are an important feature of stunt kite flying.