Kite skating, sometimes referred to as Kiteblading, is a land-based extreme sport that uses powerful and controllable
kite
A kite is a tethered heavier than air flight, heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft with wing surfaces that react against the air to create Lift (force), lift and Drag (physics), drag forces. A kite consists of wings, tethers and anchors. ...
s to propel riders of inline skates or off-road skates. They can reach speeds up to 60+ mph across parking lots, desert dry lakes, grassy fields, and sandy beaches.
Four-line, steerable para-foil kites are used as the power source. Typically used in rough terrain, kite skates use large pneumatic tires (8 to 12 inch diameter). Similar to
Kite ice skating
Kite skating, sometimes referred to as ice kite skating, para-skating or para ice skating, is an ice-based sport using a large controllable kite
A kite is a tethered heavier than air flight, heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft with win ...
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External links
Extreme Kites (www.ExtremeKites.com.au)Reviews, Videos, News, Buyers Guide, Professional Rider Interviews, Forums, Galleries & More.
Doomwheels Kite SkatingHistory of kite skating, skate building instructions, learn to kite skate plus kite traction photo gallery.
Kite Skating ResourcesKite skate building supplies and instruction.
Rockville All Terrain SportsUS Manufacturer of Kiteblades.
Kiteblading LtdUK online shop specialising in Kiteblading equipment.
* Historical 1918 article on making a kite to hold while ice skating -
Inline skating
Aggressive skating
Kites
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