Introduction

There are several types of kites. Some of them are hand made and very simple, some of them are hand made but very complex. In Europe, Australia and in the USA the most common kites are factory-made diamond kites. Everywhere in the world it seems, there are factory made advanced kites. On the picture on the right there's an example of such a kite. These kites aren't small, they measure at least 1 metre from left to right. Some of the bigger kites measure up to 5 or 6 metres. Big kites can be pretty hard to control because of the large pull they create when the wind catches the big 'sail'. This pull is used by some of the more extreme kite fliers who use their large kites to drag them in some way. Read the page about power kites and learn more about this fascinating sport.

The sport of kiteing is usually a relaxing and nice sport. If relaxing and looking up in the sky doing nothing is your thing, then look at the page about one lined kites. If you would like to control your kite and do the most wonderful stunts in the sky, the stunt kite page is the one for you. Do you want to have a really powerful kite? Look no further, the four lined kite is probably the one for you.

Things to think about when flying a kite

1. Never fly kites in thunderstorms. Never even guess if it's electricity in the air - always be on the safe side. Don't try to do the same thing as Benjamin Franklin did, your life is what matters here!
2. Always respect other people, don't fly in places where someone may get hurt. Notice that animals, for example horses and cows, can get very afraid.
3. Don't fly near airfields or roads. Why? I don't even have to explain - you must be able to think for yourself...
4. You shall always wind your lines clockwise, this helps you to overcome the problem with tangles.
5. You shall always respect all forms of flying things, whether flown by one line or a multiplicity of lines. It is because of your disrespect that the wind always gets better the time comes to pack your kite away.
6. If you ride a buggy, be sure to wear a helmet. It is good to wear other kinds of protection to, because if something goes wrong when you're soaring along in a high speed, you may get injuries that lasts for life.
7. You shalt always ask for permission before copying a kite. And when someone asks you, you shall always say yes. In this way the sport of kiteing will grow.
8. You shall always shade your eyes from the radiance of the sun. In this way you can fly your kite in most weathers, and not get any injuries on you eyes. Notice that even on an overcast day, the radiation from the sun i present.
9. You shall not anchor your kite to the ground. The kite will almost
10. You shall not jump with your kite, unless you are very experienced. Kite jumping is a very dangerous sport, and don't you know how to do it, the results can be fatal.