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Great Sand Dunes Stunt KitingStunt kiting video - "wind really whipping on top of the dunes".
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My Best KiteTo keep things simple, I'm going to just talk about doing kite stunts with 2 line kites. That's a good place to start anyway, before moving up to those fancy quad-line kites.
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UK KitingNew to the site is a range of how to fly videos. These are designed to help you set up, fly and improve your kite skills.
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A wind of changeThis online kite flying guide is designed to teach you all the basics of the exciting sport of extreme kite flying. The beginner lessons are prepared for kite flyers who are new to this enjoyable activity. They cover the basics about kite safety, wind, kite design and kite lines.
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Barra PowerkitingBased on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides our large sandy beaches get constant undisturbed winds making it a superb location for the popular and exhilarating sport of power kiting.
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Sheffield Kite FlyersThe Sheffield Kite Fliers are a bunch of kite fliers who live in and around Sheffield (South Yorkshire) and who fly all sorts of kites from small delta kites to 25 square meter traction kites. Our members do everything from stunt kiting to power kiting, kite landboarding, kite buggying and kite surfing.
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Stunt Kites - A Brief HistoryThe history of stunt kites can traced back to World War II when a steerable diamond kite was used to help train antiaircraft gunners. However, a man named Peter Powell really caught the public's imagination with the Peter Powell Stunt Kite in 1972.
Kiteboarding SchoolWelcome to Kitesurfing School (or Kiteboarding School), one of the world's most famous and popular kitesurfing, kiteboarding information web sites.
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The Power Kite ShopStarting the sport without any knowledge? Powerkiteshop’s trained staff who all fly kites are always keen to help you, but first, check out our most commonly asked questions to get you started. Includes a forum and gallery.
Traction KitingWhat is Traction Kiting? In brief, traction kites are specially designed kites which are flown by individuals and produce a large amount of power or pull. This power is then harnessed and used to pull the individual in a buggy, on a land board or on a surf board. This is traction kiting.
Turbulence: UK KitingThe Turbulence Academy is headed up by Benny De Castilho. Benny has over 3 years of teaching experience and is an accomplished kitesurfer who is at home in a full range of conditions. He mixes old school and new school tricks with ease.
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