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Don’t you get goosebumps every time you see a revolution kite? The view that these kites provide, especially when they’re up in the sky, is indeed glorious. Flying a revolution kite is one of the greatest pleasures in life, especially if you’re a regular kite-flyer. A revolution kite is a type of kite shaped like…
Flying kites is a great bonding activity with your loved ones, especially if your goal is to relax. And with spring just about to end, you must be thinking of different outdoor activities you can do with them before the scorching heat of summer takes over. But, can you fly kites in the spring? Let’s…
Have you ever tried flying a kite before? Or saw your childhood friends flying one? Perhaps you looked at the sky and wanted to chase it? But one thing is for sure. Flying kites is exhilarating and full of adrenaline, even if your feet are on the ground. While it’s a fact that designing and…
You may be wondering how to admire your kite flying while you stand at a distance. Fortunately, this is made possible with kite stakes. This article discusses what kite stakes are and how to use them. Kite stakes look like giant corkscrews. Those with handles are preferable as they provide a place to tie the…
Many appreciate parafoil kites for how versatile they are. These kites have received the name soft kites because they are easy to fly and get their shape from the wind. Unlike other traditional kites, parafoil kites lack a frame. It means that this kite eliminates the tedious assembly of kite parts. In winds of 6-20…
Possibly one of the trendiest quad line kites out there, the HQ Mojo turns heads wherever you fly it. HQ Mojo Specifications: Wingspan: 222cm Height: 75cm Material: Ripstop Nylon Kite Frame: 6mm Carbon Kite kit includes: Line: Dyneema 50kg x 20 m x 4 on winder + Quad Line Handles Kite and line carry case…
Are you curious about how kites launch and how they stay flying while in the air? Just like other objects that fly, kites rely on four major forces. This article looks at these forces and determines whether kite flying is a push or pull process. The wind pushes kites upwards through the force of lift….
Are you fascinated when you see two or more kites flown by a single kite flyer on a central string? In this article, we take a deeper look at kite stacking and how to do it. Kites that have holes in the middle are the easiest to stack. These include the Conyne winged box kites…
Do kite lines shrink, or do they stretch? Whichever the case, a change in the length of kite lines can disrupt kite flying. This article seeks to understand this change and find ways to mitigate it. There are kite lines that shrink and others that stretch after continued use. One can measure if the lines…
