Sport kite
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A sport kite, also commonly known as a stunt kite, is a type of multiline kite that can be maneuvered in the air. A related kite, also controllable and used for recreation, but capable of generating a
Two dual-line sport kites flying in formation.
Commercially made dual-line sport kite on display, ready for launch
Dual-line sport kite shown from below. The control lines, standoffs, and 3D shape are more visible from this vantage point.
Quad-line kite hovering at a right angle while touching a wingtip to the ground.
Power kite
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A power kite or traction kite is a large kite designed to provide significant pull to the user.
Sport kite
…related kite, also controllable and used for recreation, but capable of generating a significant amount of pull and used for providing movement, is the power kite. One common configuration for a sport kite is a roughly triangular "delta" shape based on the Rogallo wing, with two lines for control. Another common…
Kitesurfing in strong onshore winds off the north shore of Oʻahu in Hawaii.
Peter Lynn lifting a kite in Dieppe, September 1988