How To Kite a Paraglider: Fundamentals of Ground handling and Common Mistakes Beginners Make

There are no secrets about the dark art of ground handling. However, there are some fundamental basic skills of glider control, (both reverse and forward kiting positions) that are covered in detail in this video. I also cover many of the common mistakes new pilots make when learning to ground handle a paraglider wing. Do not substitute this video for proper training with a qualified instructor. "How To Kite a Paraglider: Fundamentals of Ground handling and Common Mistakes Beginners Make" is meant to be an adjunct to proper safe field training with a modern paraglider wing, harness, helmet, and instructor all in proper conditions.
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[@yakmx1239]

Kyle, you have a remarkable ability to explain and demonstrate in a way that idiots like me can fully grasp, brilliant video. You've just produced probably the best vid on ground handling that I've seen. There are hours of videos on youtube by the person who shall remain nameless that try to do what you just did in 20 minutes.

[@MitchG]

Listen to kyle O! He speaks truth! 99% of ppg pilots dont kite enough and it's so obvious when they try. They pay for it in blown launches. If you want to be good, you have to kite as much as you fly.

[@Robbo1966]

Great comment Mitch as you've clearly said in your videos, you cant kite enough, cheers

[@lukasboehm1]

I'm sure I don't need to reiterate what everyone else is saying, but I will anyways. Your ability to teach and be entertaining at the same time is what draws me in. I watch a fair amount of people on YT, across all different types of videos, and you are the ONLY one my wife loves to watch with me. Your rambling, tangents, and overall nonsense in addition to your sharing of experiences and opinions are fantastic content. I'm a long ways away in California, but we both hope to meet you one day and do some flying! We will always enjoy your videos, no matter what you're doing or talking about. Flying is a plus, but we watch you, for YOU. Much love Kyle, keep on keepin' on!

[@KSchiro]

This is the perfect video to watch when you get home from your first couple lessons and have information over load. Best kiting video I've seen.

[@CineSoar]

I have 33 logged hours of kiting and this video gave me a bunch of ideas for my next session. Thanks Kyle!

[@stephenriall7365]

Kyle you have a brilliant teaching ability because your intelligent, you understand the mechanics of flight especially the wing. You have no ego, your funny and happy to laugh at yourself. There are very few instructors world wide that have all the attributes required to be a great instructor and very likeable person in general.

[@shaneross7428]

Just got my ppg training in California. Thanks to you, you were very inspirational. If I had lived closer to you I would have hired you to help me.

[@insaninsano3607]

the video is perfect, One of the best videos I have seen on kiting thx a lot I have completed a paragliding course,i learned so little in a few days,We have a lot of paragliding schools, they teach using the towing method,because they don't have to wait for the right wind or the right places,i will try to learn and to do as you demonstrate in this video Thank you again from Poland

[@MrUpscaleman]

How funny....I just finished watching a kiting video and your video popped up next.

[@5123rick]

Coming from a kitesurfing background where you have a quick release , to carabiner yourself to a paraglider is a huge difference . You have to control it as you cant get rid of it that easily. Pretty intense on a windy day. Knowing how to kill that wing is a must and gives you confidence if and when the wind picks up and you need to land. Excellent video from "fly bubble" on this

[@mchugh601]

Firstly brother, I love your videos... this one in particular, you mentioned how we paraglider/motor enthusiasts are hanging under a cloth wing and by a bunch of strings, no less..puppeteers of the air. I laughed when I heard you say that because I've thought about that a thousand times.. except I see us as the puppet and someone much greater than we are is pulling the strings... Take care brother and God Bless!

[@TheSkyHive]

You should Patreon this video my DUDE, this is valuable information.....HEY DALE, this is what a down-to-earth teacher that cares looks like!

[@jericbean2821]

What is everyone's hatred for Dale about? I learned from him and I had a good experience. I felt it was worth my time and effort, learned a lot, and feel like I have the skills to keep myself safe. Is it because people can't see the confidence he has and interprets it as arrogance? I'm genuinely curious...

[@TheSkyHive]

@@jericbean2821 I would say hatred is a bit harsh. We dont hate him, we just dislike him very much. We don't doubt he has skill either....he probably pumps out a bunch of good pilots too! Are you aware that he calls ALL OTHER BRANDS,other than his of course, DEATHTRAPS! he goes on to say that other teachers are not adequate...he actually goes beyond that claim. He says this about premiere bespoke paramotor training schools. He also claims that he is a "champion" in the sport. The events he won were events HE PUT ON, plus he failed to invite people to the events. He tries to ruin people's businesses every time he creates content! He claims " If its not a F*$#op (his brand) it will end up killing you because its not up to standards(even though the equipment in question surpasses standards in safety). I just think their are sports that work GREAT WITH EGO, like boxing,mma,basketball,football,etc....BUT PARAMOTOR ISN'T ONE OF THEM! If their was ever a sport that benefited from keeping EGO in check, its this one! I am glad you had a good experience. If he would just stop making claims he cannot backup, that would be a start. I can count on both hands the people that I have heard ,that arent students, claim he is a good guy. You can tell he loves what he does. He is skilled too, but people dont like you trying to steal business from them by claiming the only safe gear is his gear.

[@jericbean2821]

@@TheSkyHive OK. I can get behind most of that and can understand your reasoning especially on the business side. I'm sure those "deathtrap" comments turn off some people, and perhaps scare others into choosing him also. Its the "show me where I'm wrong" side of the argument that gets to me. maybe I'm not looking in the right place but I haven't found anyone disputing him. Normally with his level of patronizing you'd get counter responses and all I've found is ridicule about attitude, not counters to his claims. I'm speaking of the equipment of course and not the claims about being the best. I glance past that kind of ego with most people I meet, but that's just me ignoring their pride. I want to be safe and if there's something out there that's more safe I'd go after that. I also don't want to be shunned in the community I'm entering simply because I chose a specific set of equipment. It's Ford Vs Chevy just in aviation. Ill now have a beacon that says I got something from a specific person that many dislike which doesn't bother me cause it is what it is and mostly opinion. I'm sure most aren't like that and I look forward to meeting them, but I bet some are and that's disappointing. Thanks for explaining though. I hadn't considered most of what you said.

[@TheSkyHive]

@@jericbean2821 I appreciate you hearing what i had to say. No paramotor equipment is "perfect" because each person wants something different. I am not sure how much research you have done on other equipment, but for the most part, all of the equipment is "safe" if you dont modify it or go beyond what the manufacturer claims it can do. Now, their are companies that are taking the "next leap". The one that comes to mind in that regard is "Gravity Paramotor". I don't have enough experience to be able to back this up, but Kylo Glee, the dude that makes this video has done many videos on the differences in gear.

[@TheSkyHive]

@@jericbean2821 As you could imagine, Paramotor people are pretty open-minded bunch. No-one will begrudge you the gear or trainer you choose unless its a "instructor" who is ripping people off. I have never said anyone say that about DALE, not at all....I have never heard anyone say his training is bad either....the only thing that has turned most gainst him is how he shits on other schools and equipment brands just to boost his own sales. I have not seen one person claim his gear or instruction is bad.....in any other industry he could probably get away with shitting on other manufacturers etc, but the PARAMOTOR community is relatively small....for now....GOOD TO MEET YOU BROTHER!

[@jeffholmes2861]

I see you got serious Kiting skills. Ur absolutely right, The parameter schools don't teach that. Very nice control. Id love to play with a non flying wing. Thanks for the awesome vid Kyle

[@verticallines212]

It's Obvious that -K's true Calling is Instructor Material

[@jamest4363]

One of the best videos I have seen on kiting ,,, period

[@stevecline8666]

He made that all look so easy. Awesome skill

[@kevincollins8014]

Great kiting video thanks for putting it together for us to have a little better understanding of what's going on.

[@JamesMateush]

First time I watched this video I had zero clue. Now watching it the 2nd time few weeks later and I have a clue and this video is awesome. Dirt diving these moves and I'm excited to kite!

[@natural9743]

This is very important information☝️ Nicely demonstrated.

[@GDFred88]

"I'm gett'n better!" This IS good content!

[@aaroneye86]

What do you do after a evening of high wind kiting at Kyle O's? Eat pizza rolls and watch the new video 😂

[@FluidBlow]

Amazing how you are spot on, on all the common mistakes you talk about, it's all the mistakes I do as a beginner. I've watched your video several times as I progress in groundhandling and every time I pick up something more to try or that helps me understand. Big thank you.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I loved the Heli launch. I find ground handling therapeutic. Good content and loved the second camera angle.

[@shaneross7428]

Thanks Kyle. You're a great guy. Keep up the good work.

[@russhughes9273]

need to put that camera man in the bass fishing shirt on payroll lol, great instruction Kyle. I felt i had the kiting down pretty good as well as the launch. The landing on the other hand, i may have set a record for the longest butt slide on a paramotor.

[@TheSkyHive]

Alright, alright, alright......You know today is a good day when KYLO drops another blockbuster! Have MERCY KYLO, for the love of GOD have mercy!

[@jericbean2821]

Its nice to see someone demonstrate the skills I learned. You may not like the beach, but Its where I learned and we could practice all day because of the consistency of the wind. I have some critiques but I enjoyed watching. thanks for the vid!

[@wayneherron6511]

I need to re watch this 100 times till it starts to sink in.

[@jp360skyline]

the best groundhandling video I've seen. Nice one

[@kyleoglee]

Thanks Jay!

[@stephenjposey]

Talking to the wing always helps!

[@nickholmes6376]

Happy to report my instructor teaches this exact technique of kiting, using weight shift and walking under the low side of the wing, means less brake used, i can kite with 1 -2 inches of brake input and weight shift

[@kyleoglee]

100% The better one gets, the lesser the brake input!

[@techi3075]

Ima watch this like 400 more times. This is excellent and needs pounded into noobs heads. I like the fact you made abt flying constant beach wind. I thought the exact same thing when I first heard Dells super BS.

[@Thorsun]

This was such a perfectly timed video release as I was just getting back into remastering my wing. This helped quite a bit and showed a technique for kiting that I was never taught but probably should have been.

[@MotoPolus]

Great movie, thank you! I love experiencing physics on motorcycle. Nice to see someone equally hyped about this particular aspect of paragliding, and generally anything else I suppose. First 3 hours of pretty successful ground handling and just learned some respect to the wind today, as I got slammed on the ground after an unexpected gust. Exciting stuff!

[@getyaboogieon]

This is one of the best ground handling videos I've seen - Thanks for posting!

[@york5378]

Wow. Just Wow. After watching this video in it's entirety (twice) I thought I would give the techniques a try. I'm amazed at how much easier it is to control my wing when it decides to go off course. If you haven't tried the techniques, I recommend you do. Plus is kinda fun telling yourself to 'strike a pose' when you're kiting. LOL. Good Job Kyle!

[@doubled6595]

Man, I have spent literally years waiting for an instructor in my area, and I have sort of self-taught myself kiting via youtube university and an old paratoys wing off of ebay...This video helped me along more in 27 minutes than literally years of other videos. Something in the way that Kyle O explains this that made something click and I went from a decade of Mitsos reverse steering wheel to actually using those brake toggles. Thank you Mr Kyle! BTW, what is that fancy wing you have there?

[@cihanemre1]

Perfect ground handling instructions!!! Thanks dude!

[@stevepestana3418]

Lots of great information and technique! Another amazing video....

[@shanewyman9419]

T minus 45 days and counting! I posted some time ago about how I think I am going to hate kiting and it is going to be boring....this video has me looking forward to it now! "Super" content!

[@mikemiller8927]

Funny how dell has been preaching muting for decades but Bc YIU don’t like the “ way” he says it you run to someone else who babies you when they talk to you. You are probably a Democrat

[@hanggliderguy]

Thank you for the very informative video. I like that you keep things direct and fun! I have been a hang glider pilot/powered paraglider pilot for about 17 years and now converting to paragliding and paramotoring. Been taking lessons but nice to have some extra pointers from you. Keep up the great work!

[@TheThermlav8or]

Sweet video - Now I know why my kiting sucks.. That's good content:-)

[@ThePilotMaximus]

Thank you Kyle. Can’t wait to get to your school and learn from THE wind whisperer himself Kyle O’Glee

[@timglassman2239]

Great video took my first tandem flight wow!!!

[@5123rick]

Just like kitesurfing, get a cheap kite and learn to fly it on the beach. Understand the wind, gusts , the wind window. How to kill the kite if it's too strong etc ...... then get into the water. Prob biggest problem in paramotoring is lack of ground practice. My biggest concern in flying is the wind picking up and knowing you have to land in it. Another "great content " vid 🤟

[@joshbarnes5784]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm personally doing a lot of the no no's displayed in this video. So this will really help me understand it better.

[@guruofficial2]

Good detail, step by step course. Bravo Brother.

[@TierOneLandscapes]

This was a nicely done demonstration.

[@ppgaddict5248]

And yes....it’s good content!!

[@tombird-noaafederal4266]

I’ve been launched into the Troposphere by my wing a lot, but who hasn’t! 😀

[@kyleoglee]

Tom! How ya been man?

[@TBird1364]

@@kyleoglee Doing well. I love your new tractor. Looks kind of like my Kubota. Good to see you are following your passions. I 'm fortunate my career and my passion are one and the same. Got Weather? Someday, I'll swing through your little town to fly, like you did here in El Paso. Keep the vids coming...they are the best on the PPG community, by far!

[@DougBow96]

Great kiting video! Thanks for the content!

[@00ninja00]

Very impressive. You got mad skills brotha! Thank you for showing how to do it the right way, and thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. It’s very informative and better than most paid training videos!

[@PPGExplorer]

Great tutorial. Much appreciated Kyle. Really helps to see this stuff.

[@theparachick4968]

Best kiting video!

[@kyleoglee]

Thank you Parachick!

[@PegasAvis]

The best kiting video and most comprehensive one I have ever seen... and I have seen a lot :-) ... Thanks!

[@Peteshndl]

Nice job Kyle, highly instructive.

[@kyleoglee]

Thanks Pete!

[@FLYNRYAN1978]

Great Info !!! Thanks Kyle O

[@chrisbjohannsen]

Great tips Kyle. I'm just back from training and will use this to remind myself of some of the gotchas.

[@billcallahan9303]

Don't tell me. You got a new barber! Well done Kyle, not to mention the editing involved.

[@Dishcanfly]

Thanks for the tips Kyle, that was great

[@jimfuhrman8665]

Great video quality, great content, loved it. Gosh it feels good to be kiting in warm southern breezes again. Much RESPECT ✊

[@PPGMatt]

Thank you for the great info, heading into my 2nd of kiting and this will be very useful

[@ctchuteflyer]

Always good content. Saw a few people get dragged kiting at a flyinn. They could benefit from some kiting instruction and wing kill skills. Im glad you are sharing!

[@dannybaines4529]

Wicked video 💙🎶🎶🎶🎶 Extremely well explained 👍👍👍

[@chanceypollock9477]

Very very informative information and video. Love your purity in how you approach your videos, this as a beginner is at the top of my favs list.

[@XavierTerrellOnline]

Thank you. Super helpful.

[@algorhythmy]

I like this guy!

[@wanakaparagliding]

Good details, thanks, mate.

[@richardhepp9544]

Very educational!

[@rajlamisinha4418]

Incredible, I am speachless

[@grejen711]

Awesome Video. If I was anywhere close to you I'd come and take a lesson or two for sure. I've been flying for a couple years now but don't get out a lot. Gotta kite more for sure and try these moves. I've been side steppin! Works but sure not well.

[@32laurens]

Soooooo useful! Thanks man

[@JohnTrapani007]

Great video, thanks!

[@zinahe]

It sure does help. Thank you. I like the way you explain things.

[@frogjet]

This is Gold, Kyle. Nicely done.

[@kurtmoorelifeinthesky7993]

I always love the content ! It’s always real and real is where it’s at 👍👍

[@flyingtattooguy5754]

Please come to Arizona for the fly in 4/9-4/11 please please please!!!!

[@woodmansared1]

Awesome vid. Cheers!!

[@joshmedina5471]

Great video!!!

[@benparadude2028]

Great video

[@Robbo1966]

Yep Il say it again, such a great video

[@ericeagleton]

Great video Man , Thx

[@CashCowCellular]

Awareness and knowledge. Amazing! Sweet video!

[@gsp2west]

Good video. Looking forward to trying the techniques.

[@ppgaddict5248]

Awesome video Kylo!!! Keep them comin!!!

[@user-un3rn4ru9g]

Thanks .

[@scottphillips6847]

Very, very good content!! It's a master's class for sure.

[@zacklee8054]

Great vid on the basics. Thanks man.

[@kberry3065]

Hey Kyle. You briefly touched on how to flip the wing after it went wrong and flipped upside down. Could you maybe touch a little more on that in a future video. Only thing I knew to do was to walk over and drag on end back over to where it needs to be. Thanks.

[@emcfar99]

Cooperative video with Bandarra? If nothing else, the mix of accents would be entertaining. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqu9p2CPrcyepJI

[@kberry3065]

@@emcfar99 thanks Eric for the Link. I will give it a try. Unfortunately I don't have the nice beach breeze here in SE Michigan to play in. Happy flying! Bye, I enjoy your videos also.

[@madsloper]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@cbrownohio]

Excellent video, Kyle

[@finflyflounder8125]

Kyle I have a problem! I want to do this paramotoring so bad it's not even funny! No budget for it though. Dam this looks cool.

[@victorkruschnopf1732]

Hey brotha. I'm out here in canyon country Utah starting my learning process. I had my first good experience learning to get the wing up and now thanks to this video, I'm ready to move onto control. I'm out here in the middle of nowhere without any assistance so I'm grateful man. I was curious if you have ever flown out in the four corners region? I know the air is odd out here. If you have, id love to hear any location specific Intel. Thanks for the video !

[@johnherian781]

The only thing I didn't agree with is when he said "you can't learn to kite at the beach". I was taught ground handling at a beach and I can kite in Nebraska.

[@mamatuja]

Hey Kyle, UD only guy who stretches the video in the beginning of it.🤔😁🤐

[@padrebrook4596]

This video makes me want to drive 8 hrs to come to your school. Are you teaching December and January?

[@RONJENVLOG]

wow amazing new friend here from philippines

[@joeowens7585]

Great video as always!

[@Dreddip]

Lol I love your videos. Mario spitting fireballs though??! Hahahahaha he throws them not spits them. I thought the same thing when I was little.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Great info, man! Much appreciated! 👍🍻