LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Kites: Power Kites
built 658 days ago
Power Kites are an excellent entry level kite. Normally two line, these kites are a lot less powerful than traction kites but allow you to learn kite skills in relative safety. Four line power kites offer more control and allow you to launch and land the kite on your own. It should be noted that some of these kites when stacked can generate an enormous amount of lift. The same warning should apply in strong wind conditions.
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* Kites, balloon, model airplanes, and other toys should never be flown near power lines. Should a toy get caught in a power line, leave it alone and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
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The German company SkySails has developed ship-pulling kites as an supplemental power source for cargo ships, first tested in January 2008 [3] on the ship MS_Beluga_Skysails. Trials on this 55m ship have shown that, in favorable winds, the kite increases fuel-efficiency by up to 30%. This system is planned to be in full commercial production late 2008. [4] Kites are ... available as an auxiliary sail or emergency spinnaker for sailing boats. Self-launching Parafoil kites are attached to the mast.
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The new RadSails Pro range of power kites designed by Andy Preston for Eolo, are suitable for all skill levels. Well appointed 4 line kites with more drive than most medium aspect ratios'. Great for buggying, landboarding and recreational power flying.
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Venom - a development of Peter Lynn's depowerable "twin skin" kites. Faster than a Guerilla II and more stable than a Phantom. A superb kite to fly - silky smooth with lots of power and control. Easy to pop high "floaty" jumps ! From 8m (flat area) to a huge 19m. Overall a very striking design.
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In addition to kites that are flown for recreation, art or practical use, there are sport kites and power kites. Sport kites are flown in aerial ballet. Power kites are multi-line steerable kites designed to generate excess force which can be applied in related activities such as kite surfing, kite landboarding or kite buggying.
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