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Power Kites also known as parastunters, flexifoils and parafoils
can be both dual or Quad line. The unique cellular air frame
harnesses the wind bringing a new excitement into the stunt and
power kite realm. Portable, yet extremely powerful. Some of
these kites can be used in skiing, surfing, rollerblading,
mountainboarding and wakeboarding.
Snow kiting is one of the fastest growing wintersports around.
Using kites to harness the power of the wind you can
ski/snowboard across flat ground, uphill and once mastered
even soar through the air. No need for lift passes or queues,
the possibilities are endless.
From Wikipedia
A power kite or traction kite is a large kite designed to provide significant pull. They come in two main forms: foils and leading edge inflatables. There are also rigid-framed kites and soft single skin kites. There are several different control systems used with these kites which have two to five lines and a bar or handles.
Power kites are generally used in conjunction with a vehicle or board, such as in
• kite surfing on a kiteboard
• kite buggying on a purpose-built 3-wheeled cart
• kite skating on all-terrain roller skates
• snow kiting on skis or snowboards
• kiteboarding on an all Terrain Board/Mountainboard/Landboard
• kite jumping, using a power kite for jumping above the ground
• manlifting, where a harnessed kite flier is tethered to the ground or one or more people to provide tension and lift.
For detailed information, please click on the picture of the kite.
Here are some great videos showing snowboarding and skiing with power kites.
If you would like more information about how to get started in this exciting
new sport, just give us a call at 1-866-548-WIND!
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Not for the faint of heart you might want to watch this accidental launch... watch this video.Power Kites
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