Well? do you role or fold your kites up!

I'm a folder. I see a lot of guys rolling tight bundles and I think why?

There's no real difference in the end result. If you roll then pat it flat you end up with a fold.

I fold the dacron tips to get a neat starting point for the leading edge and a firm section to roll around, roll that along the leading edge, then pat flat at the middle.

I fold then roll then fold.... and sometimes a bit of stuffing at the end

I have taken this a portion guy's advice and convinced myself this method preserves the bladder and material better. I do a slack version of it. It kind of becomes more folded than rolled but quite loose and is very quick. I switch between what he calls the 'taco' method and the two roll method.

By mixing it up I reckon you don't have folds in the same spot every time preventing excessive wear at the folds.

I roll it, I fold it
I roll it again
Layer upon layer upon layer

Fold and keep it loose.

Slashrockson said..

I fold in half wing tip to wing tip, then slat starting from wing tips. cuts the time and effort when you're knackered after a big session, still lets residual air out as you fold.

YEAH - another devotee of total sense.
(and hes not even from our school!!)
This really is a no-brainer.
- keeps sand on the outside of the canopy rather than the inside where it can grind away at strut lines etc
- saves that hassle of the 1st roll unrolling as you deflate & roll the 2nd side
- but besides those minor things it is twice as quick.
Hold the wing tips > flick in the wind clears excess water & sand & lays the two halves downwind ready for a neat quick roll.

Beats me how the wing tip to centre ever came to be ?????
Watch the vid - its obvious.

Kamikuza said...

Then there was that guy who could fold and pack a kite in under 10 seconds... can't find the video now of course.

Oh here you go then

The Vimeo version is clearer than YouTube.

Years ago now but still worth watching..

Good job SubCulture!

Ok less than 30 seconds then!