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Kite flying has more benefits than most of us think of. Kite flyer's will tell you that flying kites will regenerate energy and has a way of reducing stress and tension of everyday life. Kite f
.... This tragic story reminds kiters to be responsible with their kite line and kites in the air. Safe flying practices should be maintained at all times and kites should constantly be monitored to...
...t on the Ergoshere site make an interesting suggestion for supplying part of the need of ships in fuel. Flying well above the waves, these kites can capture more power than even the highest topsail ...
...ing and the stings at the bottom are the line from the picavet rig. After the kite is up in the air and flying well I open up the caribiner and make a few turns with the kite line and screw the gate...
...y in the air for long. I feel that the bridle is the problem. I would like to modify the bridles. I am flying the kite with two lines only. Can anyone help me on how to modify the bridles Thank U...
The moon has not come up yet. No electric light is visible in the Ramon crater. The wind lifts the kite towards the clear sky. The kite disappears in the darkness, only the sound of the tail hints to
Perhaps others have done, but for me it was a first. After flying for a couple of hours I decided to try something different. I put up a cube, tied it off, then played with it with my stunters (UL Mid
...These are the best place to learn and to also meet some of you in person. In the six months I have been flying I have acquired quite a few kites of all types and manufacturers. (My favorite is no lo...
Hello All; I'm new to kiting and would appreciate any input you may have. I have been flying about a month. My first kite was a Prism Flashback (Instant Addiction!) but I soon purchased a 3D for those
...of Larpenter Avenue. They used to be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. week days for anything like kite flying after that it is used for softball games. They were charging $6.00 admission. It is 360...
... seen the TV commercial with kites in it? it has 4 black standard, classic style diamond kites with tails flying together representing something like status quo insurance companies and then a red delt...
...y, but they didnt make much difference to it's handling or performance. However, there was a bloke nearby flying a 3 metre FireBee, so I offered the rings to him. Once fitted, the previously semi-floo...
Hi, I'm reguarly down in Bath at the weekends but never get the chance to get my Flexifoils out of the boot of the car because I haven't found anywhere yet in the area to fly them. The kites in qu
Hi All, Just looking on the coastguard kites site and they claim evolver use HQ sessions LOL http://www.coastguard-kites.com/sportshq.htm I reakon Carl should sue!!!
I was at Dunstable downs on saturday and saw a guy flying one big mother of a blade and doing jumps. Man, one time a big gust came and lifted him up like a rag doll about 20' in the air and them dropp
...Kite Festival is on the 28th of July. We should have All this in one day can you handle it!!!!!!! The Flying Squad, more types of Kites then you can count The Brighton Kite Flyers + 40ft Teddy Bea...
Hi, I have 6'flexifoils that when I stack together they shuffle sideways when flying. Does anyone know what cause this? Could it be something to do with the stacking line length? Thanks in advance.
...ual line display duty, always a pleasure to watch them. Many team displays could be seen along with a guy flying 3 kites at the same time ( not Ray as he couldn't come). The collection of dragon kites...
... need more flyers to make this record, and we want it to be one that sticks, so we want at least 50 kites flying!! If your available and want to be part of this record attempt please so he can give ...
I have just recently moved to Fairfield California and am looking for a decent place to fly. I am also looking to get to know some of the local flyers. I really don't care about flyers orientation as
...g sheet with lines at each corners, flown by having one person on each line. Has anyone any experience of flying these ?...
....com/sitengine.php3?products/janus/index-en Does that mean that the mentioned kites are recommended for flying in that specific range? Here's an example for both wind and weight indication from Oz...
...the items on Super 10's and the super 10 question seems to be a common one. Having enjoyed the thrills of flying my old mans Super 10 in virtual gale conditions over the last couple of years the time ...
I heard a story about a man who was electrocuted while flying his kite near a set of powerlines. Have similar events actually happened, or have I just been the victim of an urban legend? Christopher
Hi Folks.. I've had a Rev 1.5 SLE for a while now, and finally decided to really start flying it.. I'm a little disappointed.. Just how Much wind does it take to make the thing fly?? I'm not real good
...or dual line delta for about a year and never flown quad lines or soft kites before, can anyone offer any flying tips. i flew it the other day but only managed about 10 secs in the air before it start...
...ame like a ROC. We hope to be able to design and construct something that will give a softer look( like a flying carpet). We need it to be stable more than any thing, would not look to good spinning a...
...le your fancy. Who knows, perhaps you can influence our buying decisions for the 2001 season. :-) Happy Flying, Tom McAlister...
...w weeks. Anyone know what the wind conditions tend to be like? Also, can you recommend any good spots for flying. Thanks - J....
I've seen pictures of this kite that looks like a flying circle and I'm told it's called a crown. Does anyone have one for sale? How much are they new? Are they hard to find used?
I forgot to mention that my friend & co were flying the Flexi 10s singly, not stacked. cheerz,
Since my last post on this subject I have received several answers on flying. All but one in the UK so I decided to post with my full location posted. I have been told that flying in Sam Lewis Park is
...Hawk was learning something about his own life from the hawk - how to ride the wind. Hawks are masters at flying. They can glide. They can climb and dive. They can land in trees. They are masters of t...
... many evenings of careful work and I don't want to lose it first time out! What would you suggest for the flying line and bridles? Neil McManus Dorset, UK...
Howdy all- I posted on here not long ago about seeing a golden eagle while flying my kite out at Shoreline Park (Mountain View, CA). I've gone out there flying for the last 3 days in a row and have
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