Packing the kite
As I was initially starting out with four line traction kites, packing the kite away was something I could never quite get the hang of. I found that no matter how careful I was when packing, the next time I came to get the kite out it would be in such a mess and the lines would be so tangled it would take a huge amount of time to get the kite ready to fly. If you are experiencing this, don't worry. It happens to everyone.
Packing the kite is easy. After landing, carefully fold and place into its bag. We will sort the lines after the kite is away so leave them attached to the ground stake at present. Once the kite is away, the hard part comes. The best possible advice I can give regarding lines is have a set for each kite you own. Never take them off. It may work out a little more expensive but is definitely worth it.
There are many different ways of packing the lines. Find one that best suits you. I have tried everything from individually wrapping each line onto its own winder, wrapping the lines around the handles to parapacking and just literally stuffing the lines in the kite bag. My preference is to parapack. Its very easy once mastered and is very quickly to pack and unpack with no tangles. It does take a little practice though. The advantage of parapacking is when you come to get the kite out all you need to do is take the handles from the bag, attach them to the stake and walk downwind. The lines should just come out of the bag as you walk. You can then set you kite out and you are ready to fly.
How to Parapack
1. Lay the kite out.
2. Fold the wing tip of the kite to the middle.
3. Fold the other side in.
4. Fold the sides in again until you get the shape below.
5. Fold in half.
6. And in half again.
7. Fold until the kite will fit in the bag.
8. Put kite in bag.
9. Make a hole in the folds into which we will put the lines.
10. Wonder off back to the handles with kite in the bag.
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