Stunt Kite

Everyones Favorite Pass Time

Stunt kites were developed for competitive kite flying, a sport made possible by the development of multi-line kites. Scores are awarded based on performance criteria rather similar to those employed for judging figure skating and ballet, with much consideration given over to such matters as artistic interpretation of music. Competition may be between people, partnered pairs, and whole teams. Team competition is generally the most spectacular, with up to eight pilots maneuvering several different kites flying within inches of each other and averting disaster.

These stunt kites, also known as sport kites, are often of a triangular paper airplane kind of shape. Two lines allow pilots to control the kite by pulling as necessary to make turns and ascend or descend. The differing tensions created can allow for some complex flight patterns. By taking advantage of slack in the lines, loops and flips could be performed by the stunt kite, at speeds of up to sixty miles an hour!

You can find even kites that employ four lines, known as quad-line kites; these are controlled with a pair of handles. Skilled use of these handles enable for maneuvers that are hard or outright impossible to perform with a dual-line kite. Some of the maneuvers unique to a quad-line kite consist of reverse flight, axis spins, hovers, and side-to-side flight.

It all seems so easy, but modern kite flying is quite sophisticated, which fact the accessories available can further confirm. Line sets, tedlar tape, anemometers, and specialized bags to tote them all – and that’s not mentioning all the rules involved, with any number of organizations issuing them own criteria for judging the art of kite flying. But it’s all a labor of love, with the friendly local atmosphere typical of amateur competition, no matter the sporting event. It is truly a pastime for all ages!

Genesis stunt kite Standard TRICKS GALLORE

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Prism Stowaway Diamond Kite, Radiance $23.99 A modern twist on the classic diamond kite. It’s 37″ tallunfurled, but folds into a pouch that’s barely a foot long,perfect for a backpack or briefcase. Comes with a 2-partmatching tail, flying line and winder. Easy instructions areprinted on the sleeve. Flies eagerly even in light winds.Skill Level: Novice….

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Stunt Kites!: A Complete Flight Manual of Maneuverable Kites $11.00 What could be more fun than a wide open field, a warm breeze, and a dancing kite? For young fliers, it’s an educational adventure. You can learn about science, physics, history, culture, weather and ecology — without even thinking hard. And for adults, it’s a chance to feel young again. Kite flying is a special joy – and it’s easy when you know how….

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