Kite Tricks
Comet
Group 4
Description
The Comet is a tumbling trick in which the kite rotates in a single direction (clockwise or counterclockwise). In each rotation, the kite passes through roughly four positions: (1) belly down, nose away (flare); (2) nose pointing down and slightly to one side (approximately 7:00 for clockwise rotation, 5:00 for counterclockwise); (3) belly up, nose away (Turtle); (4) nose pointing left or right (approximately 3:00 for clockwise rotation, 9:00 for counterclockwise). This series of four positions constitutes one rotation. The method and direction of entry and exit do not matter.
In reality the kite would (probably) lose altitude while performing this trick. In order to simplify the animation I haven't shown that here.
Key Elements
- Minimum 3 rotations
- Constant speed
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