Sammy David peered up at his kite, 120 feet high in the sky, wing-tip to wing-tip with three others, hovering on a horizontal line. He wanted to spin his kite 90 degrees in a move called "the blender.
Next to the diamond-shaped clunkers of yore, new delta-winged sport kites fly like an F-22. These dual-line beauties replace dowel frames, plastic sails, and cotton cord with nearly indestructible ...
On a recent visit to Maritime Park, huge, colorful, bold designs line the sky above the baseball diamond. The sun is shining bright, as gorgeous kites take off toward the clouds while dancing to a ...
CAPE CANAVERAL — “What do they call that?” asked a middle-aged woman as she stared out at the breakers where a group of young men appeared to be surfing behind giant parachutes. It’s a common question ...
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ENGLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Lisa Willoughby can see the wind. Not only that, she can see the wind before it becomes the wind. Willoughby will be flying a kite somewhere — near her home on the Jersey Shore, ...
Which stunt kites are best? On a clear, windy day, flying a kite can be an immensely satisfying and fun experience. Stunt kites take this hobby to the next level by providing an aerodynamic shape and ...
Alexander ‘Jarro Mattoso da Silva, a military police officer and the president of the Brazilian Sports Kite Association (Copyright 2024. The Associated Press. All ...