The helicopters of the kiting world, quad line kites are named for their FOUR control lines, generally controlled by simple curved handles with a string at each end... By pulling on the back, side, or even twisting the wings in opposite directions, pilots can apply full speed control, spin in place, fly forward or backwards and even hover in place while facing any direction - truly multidirectional and capable in a variety of wind conditions.
Due to their maneuverability, the amazing amount of video tutorials and reasonable learning curve, team flying Revolution Kites through synchronized maneuvers has become incredibly popular worldwide over the past several years thanks to the efforts of groups like iQuad.