This past weekend, Kitty Hawk Kites celebrated the 41st Annual Rogallo Kite Festival. Dozens of professional kite flyers traveled to the OBX for friendship, food, fun, and of course, flying! It was an amazing community event, attracting locals and vacationers alike to witness stunt kites, display kites, and the natural beauty of the Outer [...] The post Professional Kite Flyers’ Guide to the OBX appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

Perhaps you have never heard the phrase before. But understanding how the wind window works is critical to flying and safely landing your kite.  Understanding the Wind Window The wind window is a quarter of a sphere. The bottom is the ground in front of you. The window then extends straight overhead [...] The post What the Heck is the Wind Window? appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season!   The post Celebrate the Holidays with Kitty Hawk Kites appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

What is a stunt kite? A stunt kite, also commonly known as a sport kite, is a kite that can be maneuvered in the air. The post Back to Basics – Framed Dual Line Stunt Kites appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

Teaching a kid to fly a kite is one of the most entertaining and fun things that you can do as a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, or relative. There’s nothing quite like seeing a child’s face light up when they are able to get their kite of choice dancing around in the sky, swaying back [...] The post Best Types of Kites For Kids and Children appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

Flying a stunt kite on the Outer Banks — or anywhere — is a lot of fun and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Many people find kite flying relaxing and even therapeutic. Since flying a kite is accessible for people of all ages, it's a great way to spend time outside and connect [...] The post Learn to Fly a Stunt Kite appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

The Kitty Hawk Kites crew traveled to Fort Walton Beach this weekend for our annual Fly Into Spring Kite Festival. The post Fly Into Spring Kite Festival appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

Kite flying is not exactly something that comes to most people’s minds when thinking of skills. For most, it is maybe something that they do once or twice in their lifetime. Taking a simple kite and holding onto it or running to keep it in the air for an hour or two if that. For our guest author, Lily,, it has become something more than that. The post More Than a Hobby appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

Getting to know your stunt kite before you go out to fly it for the first time can make the process a lot smoother. Happy Flying! The post How to Fly a Stunt Kite appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more

So, you are already a kite flyer. Awesome! Welcome to the club. Kite flying is a fun, freeing, and healthful activity everyone can enjoy. Now that you are up and flying, what are some accessories or additions that will improve your fly-day experience? Here are a few things to consider. The post How to Improve Your Kite Flying Experience appeared first on Kitty Hawk Kites Blog ..read more