In the West you have the oportunity to go Big, and develope the skill sets that involves. In the east you have the oportunity to eek out an experience in some turmoltuouse terrain, and develope different skill sets. From the middle of the road I respect what both Wayne and Crabnebula do. I like to s...

If the winds are strong enough you will be able to keep the kite in the same position as you move allong with it. Essentially you will be pushin or pulling the bar to keep the kite in a zone where it provides constant pull. When there is a sudden increase in wind speed, pushing the bar away will dec...

Hi there, welcome to kiting. It sounds like your kite is set up properly. By pulling in on the bar you are shortening the back lines and stalling the kite. By letting the bar out the kite is able to fly forward, and by nature generate some pull. The experience of pushing the bar out for less power, ...

Today, with light snow on the gass field out side my home, I decided to put on my rock boards and see what would happen. The result was not an epic session by any means, but I got around and had a good time till the snow melted off. I know it is premature, but I welcome the return of winter and hope...

Thanks to Alden and Bdub406 for their input. I find related experiences to be way more valuable than brochure print. Also makes for great reading for a kite addict.

-Bucko

Hi all, I sent an e-mail to joel @ MT kitesports, and hope to meet with him this week to demo some kites. I'd like some advice form, some ozone foil pilots, as to the best 2 kite quiver for 7-30+mph. I'm 145lbs and ride skis when I can and ground board the rest. looking for ultimate versatility, gus...