From: reich@nosc.mil (Ronald S. Reich)
Subject: Re: HAMMERHEAD
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 1994 22:26:01 GMT

Description for the record:
     This  stunt is performed with a delta dual line  kite  which 
does  NOT have sail positioners.  The action is a  deflated  free 
fall,  nose down from high up in the center of the  wind  window.  
To  execute the maneuver, fly the kite on a vertical path up  the 
center  of the wind window.  Position your hands down  near  your 
hips.  At your choice of desired elevation, quickly cast one hand 
toward  the  kite as you walk or run down wind.   The  kite  will 
deflate  and  free  fall, nose down with the  lines  creating  an 
upward arc to the kite.  Consentrate on the amount of arc in  the 
lines  and be prepared to re-establish tension in the lines  just 
before the kite hits the ground.
     This  provides  teams with the opportunity  for  a  dramatic 
vertical  thread combination whereby two kites coming  up  thread 
with  two  kites  free falling down.  My team  played  with  this 
concept in 1987 and 1988.  We never put it into a routine.

             Still Learning and Sharing,  Ron Reich