So you’ve got a kite, a buggy, a helmet and insurance, its time to have fun. Buggying is one of those mysterious things that it is initially really hard until it suddenly all falls into place. Patience at this point will be rewarded. Firstly figure out which way the wind is blowing then arrange your [...]
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After purchasing a few kites and getting bored with static flying, the majority of people look towards using kites for providing traction as a way of moving forward. This guide will help to explain Buggying, from the basic concepts to gaining the skills required for racing. Once again, as with our first How To Fly [...]
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The Envy is brand new for 2010 and is designed as a Delta hybrid. It combines the popular delta shape with previous Liquid Force technologies to produce a ‘beyond delta kite that has alleviated all the previous problems that deltas suffer from. The Envy is designed to excel in all aspects of kitesurfing, it has [...]
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Kites are cool. No longer are they limited to young children and have pictures of Disney characters plastered upon them. Kites have become extreme. The following guide will try and explain the concepts involved in learning how to fly safely and responsibly. By using this guide, you will hopefully increase your learning curve, develop your [...]
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The Wind : If you are just starting out with power kites, or are just interested in recreational flying, a basic understanding of the wind and wind speeds may be enough to get by. However, if you’re interested in buggying or landboarding then a little more knowledge will be needed. Wind strength changes depending on [...]
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Getting the Kite Out Once the lines are correctly attached to both handles, stake out the handles as previously described by inserting your stake though the loops on the brake lines. Make sure that the stake is secure. If its not, your kite will not be stable and will be likely to fly away. Head [...]
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As I was initially starting out with four line traction kites, packing the kite away was something I could never quite get the hang of. I found that no matter how careful I was when packing, the next time I came to get the kite out it would be in such a mess and the [...]
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Before you read my review, please consider that i have never written a kite review before, i have only flown 3 different kites, and the newbie bias is most likely present!! As a newbie to kiting, I did some research and found the Pansh brand to be the cheapest option available. Albeit, not the best, [...]
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Having been using a skateboard style helmet for the past few years I decided to buy a second helmet. The skateboard helmet I’m going to use for Kite Boarding and after having one too many OBE’s in my buggy I decided that I should get a full face one. After looking on various websites I [...]
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A windy day on the English Coast. Shot on a Sony HVR A1-E, edited using FINAL CUT with After Effects composting. The track is STRESS(auto remix) by JUSTICE. Tristan is a BKSA kite surfing instructor for kite surfing lessons at camber sands.
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