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…
And as kite fliers such as yourself, you tend to worry or wonder, “How do I even choose the best kite” or “What kite best suits this sport?” If you’re one of these active kite fliers and always join kite sports, the best kite that will suit this function is a stunt kite. Usually, stunt…
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…
Have you ever wondered what the fuss on flying a kite? Other than getting the opportunity to enjoy oneself, kite flying provides additional benefits to kite flyers. In this article, we discuss the various lessons learned through kite flying. Kite flying offers the opportunity to learn various lessons and virtues. They include mindfulness, patience, perseverance,…
What is the most expensive kite in the world? It’s a simple question that’s quite tricky due to several factors. However, many ridiculously expensive kites have different specialties and differing reasons for their sky-high cost. The Louis Vuitton monogram kite costs upwards of $10,000, many considering it an extremely expensive kite. However, some kites, specifically…
Why is a kite not a parallelogram? Kites can come in different shapes and sizes, mathematically speaking. However, the kite (toy) can also come in various colors, forms, and sizes. Why is the kite not a parallelogram? If so, how can kites, both the Euclidian shape and the toy, be considered one? A kite can…
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….
