drop the halyard 18 inches (flattens most kites except really bad ones)
What are you doin to me man? You're given away the code. I haven't tried 18" in a while, but certainly some easing of luff tension is good while trying to go high.
wow... when i try to point higher (with the spin out) i always make sure the halyard is all the way up, and sheet in as hard as possible... please explain how dropping the halyard helps you point higher.
