Craziest and Funniest Stunt Kite Ever at Huntington Beach, California

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Shot at Huntington Beach. One of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life!!! 1/5/13

Kite Info: Custom Rev 1.5 SUL in the Black/Lime color pattern
Pilot: Dave who is the owner of the kite store "The Kite Connection" at the pier in Huntington Beach, CA.
Call Dave to order your very own stunt kite: [phone]

[TheKiteConnection]

I am flattered this footage has become so popular all of a sudden. First, it's definitely not fake Second, I'm the pilot, and I own the store that sells these kites. The model I'm flying is a 1.5 Custom SUL in the Black/Lime color pattern. Anyone that would like to learn is more than welcome to visit the pier, I will happily take you down to the beach and teach you. If you have questions, please call the store, I'm happy to talk to you about them. Someone posted there are now probably 80, 000 looking for where to buy one....that would be spectacular.  I don't quite have that many in stock, but I have 100 or so! Thank you all for the kind comments, it was VERY fun to do, that kid was awesome! I hope he comes in again and says hello.
Best,
Dave
The Kite Connection
Huntington Beach Pier

[meisterton_]

The best video I've seen for a long time. Such a nice interaction, you're giving this kite an own character like a puppet player. A special moment. Thank you for sharing.

[nfoscarini]

This is very cool. Didn't know kids could move like that.

[digitalbroadcaster]

Wow, that kite looked alive!  If I didn't notice the shadow, the pilot and the reaction of those up on the pier, I'd have sworn this kite was computer generated.  Amazing how something made from nylon could be brought to life. 

[mewtiny]

The kite skills are amazing but what really makes it for me is all the laughing. Such a happy video.

[AxholRose]

Who needs drones when you can fly like this.

[mikemorr]

Amazing how maneuverable that thing is

[StealthElectronVIP]

Wow this takes me back to my child hood watching and flying kites. Wonderful.

[bRadicalmagic]

Definitely makes me want another 4 line !

[daves]

Hey Scott,
I'm honored to be compared with JB, but I'm sorry to report, that is not John at the helm, it is actually yours truly. Also, the kite is not his signature B Series, it's one of our Custom Rev 1.5's (that has the same Icarex sail material, frame, bridle, etc. as a B Series, B Pro, etc.). They are on my web site in various colors and models if you'd like to check them out. The exact model being flown in this footage is a SUL (which actually isn't available in a B Series) with a 2 wrap frame on 50# line at 75', in about 4-5 MPH of wind. Thank you for your comment, I know John will appreciate the comparison also!

[patrickvanrinsvelt]

The Rev is one of the most fun to fly. I have little kids put their hand up in the air and I land one tip in their hand. Parents love it.

[TheGuitarRoom]

This is so incredibly heart warming. I keep coming back to this precious video!!! How beautiful. It makes me want to buy and learn quad kite flying. I lost a son to cancer, it would be very healing for me to do this on a beach one day. One day! Thank you for this precious gift

[therustbucket]

That's some crazy control good work pilot

[indiesthlm]

I can't even begin to comprehend how this works...

[MichaelRainabbaRichardson]

Me at Oceanside beach in 2000 also 😁 Fun times. It's something how much personality these kites can be given and this man demonstrated perfectly.

[OfficialNightCloud]

instant smile, that kite looks like it's alive :) btw, where is this exactly?

[boygoogle]

it is very interesting how he was able to stop it on the fly.... I would guess that it has 4 strops and he makes them even to stop the kite. Awesome job!

[donpodlas]

Nice video! Rev's are so much fun to fly...I have several, my favorite being the vented model....kiting touche's your soul.

[pamelapope]

I love my quad. It's one of my favorites. I flew in Berkeley in the kite festival for many years and at 72 still doing it. Going to do a demo tomorrow at a kid's fly day here in Clearlake. I like making the kite walk. It always shocks people and makes them laugh and me to lol. I just loved seeing the little boy having fun chasing the kite lol

[KandiKlover]

OH wow didn't know this would be on youtube haha I was high on weed watching your kites on the pier lol.