Kiting Planet
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I created this site as a way for readers to learn more about kites and flying them. As I've traveled the world, I have seen kite festivals and watched unusual kites being flown, and wanted to learn more about them.
Kiting Planet
1w ago
Kite flying remains a popular activity across various cultures worldwide, conjuring a sense of nostalgia and simple joy. The allure of watching a kite soar through the sky continues to captivate both children and adults. This time-honored pastime combines art, physics, and recreational sport, transcending generational boundaries and continuing to evolve with new designs and ..read more
Kiting Planet
1w ago
Kites are believed to have originated in China nearly 3,000 years ago. The region provided the perfect materials for kite making: silk fabric for the sails, fine silk for flying lines, and strong, lightweight bamboo for framing. Chinese innovators harnessed these local resources to develop the first known kites, which quickly transcended mere playthings to ..read more
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1w ago
Using kites for boat propulsion is a modern twist on harnessing wind power, a concept that sailboats have relied upon for centuries. The essential idea remains the same: wind energy is converted into motion. However, kiting adds a new dimension by taking advantage of stronger winds available at higher altitudes, far above the water where ..read more
Kiting Planet
1M ago
Learning to foil in kiteboarding can be nerve-racking since you are going to be increasing your speed. The same skills apply, but you’re riding a hydrofoil lift board. Once you get the technique down, it will be one of your new favorite activities because it is so exhilarating. When you kiteboard, you hit a point ..read more
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1M ago
Technically kiteboarding and kitesurfing are the same sport, but the terms refer to different activities within that sport. Kiteboarding uses a twin tip board to ride on open water while kitesurfing uses a directional board to ride waves. The terms kiteboarding and kitesurfing are used interchangeably by many, and although they have many similarities, kitesurfing ..read more
Kiting Planet
1M ago
To perform a darkslide, it is best to have calm water conditions. When the window is right, raise your kite high. From there, you have to fall forward while keeping your upper body steady with your kite. If you succeed, you will be able to bring your board back around. A darkslide is a trick ..read more
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1M ago
If you are new to the world of kiteboarding, there are a lot of key techniques to learn. As you grow from an amateur to a more seasoned kiteboarder, you will gain important skills. Learning kiteboard transitions will take you from feeling like a newcomer out on the water to maneuvering like an intermediate kiteboarder. ..read more
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1M ago
Watch videos, read instructional articles and consider taking lessons. Learning to control a Kiteboard takes lots of physical practice. Kiteboarders need to acquire many skills, knowledge of the kite mechanics and how your movements affect the kiteboard’s speed, power, and direction while on the water. Deciding to get into a sport like kiteboarding is a ..read more
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1M ago
Trimming your kiteboard kite means using the kite bar with the lines and hardware to shorten or lengthen the size of your kite’s parachute. A shorter parachute will not pick up wind as easily, while a longer parachute will. Trimming allows you to control the kite’s power, lift, speed and maneuverability. Kiteboarding is an exhilarating ..read more
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1M ago
The best way to beach start in kitesurfing is by learning how to hold the kite with one hand while being able to get on the board to give you a successful water start. You must practice controlling your kite’s lift, getting onto your board properly, and coordinating these two elements perfectly. What do you get ..read more