Bart Simpson Take Up Kiteboarding

Bart Simpson Takes Up Kiteboarding

Next up, one of the Desperate Housewives will be powerkiting with a parafoil kite on Wisteria lane !!!

 

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Like all hobbies, kite flying has it's own set of words and phrases.  I just found a great glossary of kite terms on the web-site of Harbor Wind and Kite at http://www.harborwindkite.com/pages/Kite-Glossary.html.  Too bad they don't have a definition for parafoil kite!  Check it out. 

The World Kite and Windsurf Guide

Here's a plug for a great looking new guide book for parafoil kite flying locations. 

Http://www.parafoilkites.net 

The World Kite and Windsurf Guide

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After 4 years of hard work, Stoked Publications team are proud to present The World Kite and Windsurf Guide!

This book is the first comprehensive spot guide to planet Earth’s finest kite- and windsurfing regions! Introducing almost 100 regions in nine continental chapters, it features over 1,200 of the world’s best spots.

Fully illustrated with 700 breathtaking photos and detailed maps of every region, there’s in-depth analysis of wind, wave and weather conditions throughout the year to highlight the best times to visit. The Guide also offers real-world travel information with essential tips on what to expect in each region and handy hints for a successful trip. Last but not least there are contact details for local shops, shapers, schools and kit hire as well as accommodation, restaurants, rental cars and other insider knowledge.

Featured continental chapters: Europe, Africa, Indian Ocean, East Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, North America, Central America & Caribbean, and South America.

The efforts behind this 320-page work were enormous: like the Europe Guide, all information was collated first-hand from hundreds of experienced locals. Added to which over 50 pro riders, world champions and windsports legends contributed their knowledge and experience. The ‘Wall of Fame’ is adorned with names like Antoine Albeau, Kristin Boese, Pete Cabrinha, Björn Dunkerbeck, Aaron Hadlow, Robby Naish, Ruben Lenten, Ben Wilson and many, many more – a real who’s who of the global kite and windsurfing scene. And finally the archives of the world’s hundred leading photographers had to be scoured – out of 20,000 action and scenic shots, the best 700 pictures were selected for the book.

You know more about The World Kite and Windsurf Guide and layout samples after the jump

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4 line parafoil kite control.

Here's a good ezinearticle on control of 4 line parafoil kites. http://ezinearticles.com/?Kiteboarding---The-Kite-Control-Bar&id=4966969

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Pro riders at Surf Village | KiteMovement

This is an incredibly cool video of professional kitesurfers in Brazil .... courtesy of your friends at Parafoil Kites of couse!!

http://kitemovement.com/2010/09/28/pro-riders-at-surf-village/?sms_ss=gmail&at_xt=4ca548c0a1ded948,0

How Not to Fly a Stunt Kite

To learn the right way to fly a stunt kite, check out http://www.parafoilkites.net.

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Great Video Tutorials for Parafoil Kites

Here's a great set of video tutorials created by The Kite Loft in Ocean City Maryland.  The videos are created using two-line delta stunt kites but will work great for parafoil kites as well  for parafoil kites.

Parafoils at LL Bean

Prism Parafoil kites and stunt kites hit the mainstream in this display at LL Bean in Dedham, MA.

VolksQuad takes to the Sky!

Here's a great example of a new quad-line parafoil kite just introduced by Newtechkites.

VolksQuad takes to the Sky!

via New Tech Kites: Latest News on 5/31/10

After a full season of testing and development, it's finally here, the Volksquad, meaning "The People's" quad!

A product that is both friendly and advanced, the Volksquad is easy to assemble and launch, a joy to fly.

The first capable quad at this price point fully equipped with spectra lines and handles.

http://newtechkites.com/products.php?product=Volksquad-(Dawn)
http://newtechkites.com/products.php?product=Volksquad-(Twilight)

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This is a great photo that ran in a recent edition of The Boston Globe. Too bad they couldn't get the parafoil kite into the photo.
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Great Photo That Shows how a Parafoil Works

Here's a great photo that I found on Flickr that show how a parafoil operates.  Remember, a parafoil kite is simply a bunch of opened bags or cells sewn together.  Once air enters the cells they inflate and this give the kite structure and ultimately lift.  In the photo you can clearly see the open end of the parafoil cells.  You may have to click through to see the photo.

-Paul

Great Photo That Shows how a Parafoil Works

Here's a great photo that found on Flickr that show how a parafoil operates.  Remember, a parafoil kite is simply a bunch of opened bags or cells sewn together.  Once air enters the cells they inflate and this give the kite structure and ultimately lift.  In the photo you can clearly see the open end of the parafoil cells

-Paul