Kites
Kites
‘Imagination is the highest kite one can fly’ says Lauren Bacall. Kites have been around for thousands of years and have propelled the imaginations of many, which is why we see so many different types of kites available all over. Here’s a look at the soaring popularity of kites.
Kites: Kite Flying...Enticing to the Avid Kite Enthusiasts
If you are an avid kite enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about this educational hobby, the Web is the first step.
How to Make a Kite
Learn how to make a kite that is cheap to make and exciting to fly. When you are done learn how to build your very own kite which is also very cheap and flies well in a good breeze.
Snow Kite Choices - From Power Kite To Depowerable Foil
In theory, just about any decent sized kite could be used to snow kite. However, 4 line parafoils are the most practical way to go kite skiing. Leading Edge Inflatable kites, as used by ocean kite surfers can also be used to snow kite.
Dopero Kite - The Ultimate Light Wind Lifter
The Dopero kite is an excellent light wind flier. It flies at high line angles yet is a very stable lifting kite. Hence it is popular in Kite Aerial Photography. However, many people also buy Dopero kites to fly for fun on very light-wind days.
Ancient Chinese Kites - Works Of Art That Fly
The history of ancient Chinese kites is a very long one, spanning more than 2300 years. Kites that are genuine works of art are a notable component of Chinese culture. The large number of designs can be broadly classified as being Centipede, Rigid Winged, Soft Winged or Flat.
Chinese Butterfly Kites - Flying Artwork By Chinese Kite Makers
The beautiful Chinese butterfly kite is well known in the West. Butterfly kites are still used for decoration, besides being flown for enjoyment. In 2007, the kites are actively being sold online, out of China. Modern versions are mass produced using modern materials.
Kites Festival - The Bristol And Niagara Kite Flying Festival Events
A major kites festival starts somewhere on the planet every few weeks. This article introduces 2 big kite festivals that are held yearly. They are the famous Bristol International Festival of Kites and the quite unique Niagara Kite Festival.
Triangular Box Kites - From Conyne Kite To Prism Triad
Triangular box kites have been around nearly as long as the more well-known square box kite. Also, they have been used in similar ways. Winged versions for military applications came first, followed by a gradual shift to recreational use. The Conyne configuration has been widely used and can be seen today in shop-bought Delta Conyne kites. Traditional triangular box kites are stable fliers that suit medium to strong wind conditions.
Box Kites - A Brief History
Box kites have a long history compared to other Western kites. The first significant box kite expert was Lawrence Hargrave, who never patented his very influential idea. Then came Samuel Cody who made distinctive box kites for military applications. Over time, box kites came to be used more for fun than for lifting objects. Modern box kites can be simple or very colorful and complex creations.
Cody Kite - Old But Still Lifting!
Samuel Cody was the inventor of the military Cody Kite that is still well known today. Modern Cody kites are typically smaller, more colorful and easier to rig. A few people have chosen to recreate and demonstrate a man lifting kite copied from Cody's original design.
Kitewing - What is that?
Wind Sports: You probably know what a Kite is, but have you heard about the Kitewing...
Learn how to make a kite that is cheap to make and exciting to fly. When you are done learn how to build your very own kite which is also very cheap and flies well in a good breeze.
Snow Kite Choices - From Power Kite To Depowerable Foil
In theory, just about any decent sized kite could be used to snow kite. However, 4 line parafoils are the most practical way to go kite skiing. Leading Edge Inflatable kites, as used by ocean kite surfers can also be used to snow kite.
Dopero Kite - The Ultimate Light Wind Lifter
The Dopero kite is an excellent light wind flier. It flies at high line angles yet is a very stable lifting kite. Hence it is popular in Kite Aerial Photography. However, many people also buy Dopero kites to fly for fun on very light-wind days.
Ancient Chinese Kites - Works Of Art That Fly
The history of ancient Chinese kites is a very long one, spanning more than 2300 years. Kites that are genuine works of art are a notable component of Chinese culture. The large number of designs can be broadly classified as being Centipede, Rigid Winged, Soft Winged or Flat.
Chinese Butterfly Kites - Flying Artwork By Chinese Kite Makers
The beautiful Chinese butterfly kite is well known in the West. Butterfly kites are still used for decoration, besides being flown for enjoyment. In 2007, the kites are actively being sold online, out of China. Modern versions are mass produced using modern materials.
Kites Festival - The Bristol And Niagara Kite Flying Festival Events
A major kites festival starts somewhere on the planet every few weeks. This article introduces 2 big kite festivals that are held yearly. They are the famous Bristol International Festival of Kites and the quite unique Niagara Kite Festival.
Triangular Box Kites - From Conyne Kite To Prism Triad
Triangular box kites have been around nearly as long as the more well-known square box kite. Also, they have been used in similar ways. Winged versions for military applications came first, followed by a gradual shift to recreational use. The Conyne configuration has been widely used and can be seen today in shop-bought Delta Conyne kites. Traditional triangular box kites are stable fliers that suit medium to strong wind conditions.
Box Kites - A Brief History
Box kites have a long history compared to other Western kites. The first significant box kite expert was Lawrence Hargrave, who never patented his very influential idea. Then came Samuel Cody who made distinctive box kites for military applications. Over time, box kites came to be used more for fun than for lifting objects. Modern box kites can be simple or very colorful and complex creations.
Cody Kite - Old But Still Lifting!
Samuel Cody was the inventor of the military Cody Kite that is still well known today. Modern Cody kites are typically smaller, more colorful and easier to rig. A few people have chosen to recreate and demonstrate a man lifting kite copied from Cody's original design.
Kitewing - What is that?
Wind Sports: You probably know what a Kite is, but have you heard about the Kitewing...