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EDITOR IN CHIEF
A note from Nic O’Neill
WORLD KITE CUP
SPORTKITE.ORG
Photos, videos and a short commentary about the World Kite Cup Competition
TIPS AND TRICKS
SCOTT HAMPTON
Short tutorials from Scott Hampton on a way to get a clean looking edge!
TAILS TO TRENDS
VILLAREAL
Bridging the Generation GapReaching out to the new fliers on the field.
FIGHTER KITE IN CHINA
DAVID MILS
Travel report on a North American Fighter kite flier going to China
PAULA
TEAM OCTOPOSSE
Video interview of a Show Kites Pair
WHEN KITES SPARK THOUGHTS
BIKES
KITES
We are a group of folks that are enthusiastically in love with different aspects of kites; from the making to the flying of them, and everything else in between. This group is open to anyone and everyone, no membership fees required.
Pierre Lesage
Scott Hampton
David Mils
CORRECTIONS
Nic O’Neill
Guy Redshaw
Paula Villareal
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EDITORIN-CHIEF
NIC O’NEILL
Let me take a minute to welcome you to this first edition of what I hope will be something that continues to grow and support this amazing community that I have been a part of for some time. There are a thousand ideas and plans in my head of what this could be, but really, I want to do my best to make it what YOU as the reader want. This is our first edition, and we want to showcase what is possible going forward. If you see areas for improvement, or have suggestions, please click the email link below, we want to hear from YOU!!! We are trying hard to make this magazine have a little bit of something for everyone, so you will see articles ranging from the beginner to the highly technical.
The whole idea is centered around a digital magazine that is interactive. There are various elements on these pages that you can click on and it will play a video, or will take you to websites or resources that you might find helpful. I am also including the links on the last page so they are easier to find if this issue ends up archived or in print. For Videos you should see a little play button in the middle of the image.
I am constantly on the lookout for sharing your stories, your thoughts, your experiences here and on the Fortuna Found platforms. If you would like to share a story, a video, some photos, or share your experience with the greater kite community, send me a message at info@fortunafound.com (by the way, that is an interactive link you should be able to click on!!)
ITWASABOUT SOMETHINGSO MUCHMORE THANJUSTA CHANCETOFLY MYKITE
WORLD KITE CUP
World class sport kite competitions are nothing new, but the World Kite Cup held in Berck-sur-Mer France this year in April brought not only a new format, but new faces to the field. Competitors were gathered from around the globe to represent 10 different countries in 5 disciplines, with each discipline having a ranking, but the overall score of all 5 disciplines combined to create the team score.
Months of preparation, planning, coordinating, and finding sponsors and supporters made it possible for the roughly 90 competitors to represent their countries in front of the estimated 800,000 people that came to the event. Unfortunately due to travel issues, one team was unable to make it in time for the event, leaving the remaining 9 countries to battle for the top spot.
This would really push each competitor to show what it meant not only to be great in your craft, but what it took to be a part of something bigger, to be a great teammate as well. This was something that the USA Sport Kite Team took to heart from day one.
While standing on the podium would be lovely, just as important to the members of the USA team was that the folks back home felt well represented by the people chosen to compete under the red, white, and blue.
The USA Sport Kite Team was made up of
Linzy Abbott: Quad Pair / Quad Team
Katrina Bruland: Quad Pair / Quad Team
Brett Marchel: Quad Team
Crystal Wilder: Quad Team
Paul de Bakker: Dual Individual/Dual Pair
Spencer Watson: Quad Individual/Dual Pair
Scott Weider: World Kite Cup Technical Judge
Nic O’Neill: Team USA Support Staff
For nine days the event was run in all kinds of weather; from zero wind and dark skies, to fully over 25mph and torrential downpours, to beautiful sun and bright blue skies and perfect wind. It really put the flying skills of every competitor to the test. Not only were they their to compete during the 5 dedicated afternoons of competition, they were also there to perform.
If the dual lines were flying competition, the quad line fliers were on deck to perform in between to give the judges a break. This kind of format meant that no one ever really got a break from being a part of their team.
For many, this made folks feel closer together, not only to their countrymen, but to the others on the field. During the event the casual observer might not have seen these moments clearly, however, the mega-flys are a perfect embodiment of what it means to come together and work with a bunch of ‘strangers’.
To stand on a line and share the common language of kites, of strings, of wind, of flow with a few dozen other folks really demonstrates something special about this thing that we have chosen to occupy our lives.
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life forever”
Amy Poehler
JUDGESPANEL
SCOTTWEIDER
UPKITESPAIR
USADUALLINEPAIR
FRANCEDUALPAIR
USASPORTKITETEAMREPRESENTS!!!!
For a full event recap, videos of the competition pieces and the performances check out the Sportkite.org Youtube channel, or head on over to Sportkite.org and click on the ‘World Kite Cup’ Tab.
SPENCERWATSON
TEAMUSAGETSANUPDATEONTHERULES
KITESATREST
TIPS TRICKS TIDBITS
SCOTT HAMPTON
IT WORKS FOR ME!!
Check out these two videos of one of the little tricks that Scott Hampton uses to get those nice clean black edges around the outside of his kites with tight curves.
FROM TAILS TO TRENDS: BRIDGING
THE KITE
GENERATION GAP!
PAULA VILLARREAL
When considering flying a kite, one probably thinks of a single-line kite with bright colors and shaped like a diamond. Although that is what most people start flying first, much like myself and my husband, there is an array of other styles of kites one can choose to fly with. So grab a cup of coffee and be prepared to be enlightened by the diversity of kites.
This story is for the most experienced to the not-so-experienced kite flyer. There is so much beauty when talking about kites. There is never a dull moment with all the neat things they can do as an expression of color in the big blue sky.
But first, let me share a personal story. My husband and I have been flying kites for a combined 20 years now in the state of Texas, primarily on the shores of South Padre Island. What we noticed early on when we started flying with other kite flyers on the island was the big age gap between us.
I started to question this, but I never really had an answer for it. I brushed the notion aside and continued to do my thing and kitefly!
Until recently, I started to dabble further in understanding this question. Why was I bothered by this question? I was concerned about the notion that no one younger than my husband and I were flying. Again, why is it that no one younger than us is flying kites? Furthermore, why is the next age flying 30 years above my age? The simple answer is this.
When thinking of my generation, Generation X tapped into using technology for minimal everyday use due to its novelty. We had the privilege of living without an abundance of technology, such as tablets and cell phones, overtaking our lives. For example, I owned my first phone when I was a Senior in College at 22.
To put that time in perspective, the typical child from a study conducted in 2021 called
The Common Sense Census, received their first phone at the tender age of 11. This article also shared that half of American children of age 11 own a phone, placing them in the front row of a screen they cannot put down.
My generation, Generation X, encountered technology later in life. However, once one tastes it, it is difficult to put it down at least, that is my experience.
Looking at the generation ahead of us, such as the Baby Boomers, they lacked access to technology as an integral part of their lives. Therefore, this led them to experience being present in many areas, especially the outdoors. The younger generation coming up, such as the Millennials, Z, and A, have grown up experiencing a full-fledged array of technology that is readily accessible at their fingertips.
Since technology is so readily accessible now, it limits the ability to try new outdoor things, such as kite-flying. Some do take advantage of a balanced life of technology and being in the great outdoors. However, I have yet to encounter many of them. We can learn a lot from the older generations. See, technology has the ability to consume our attention, and it is difficult to stop looking.
The answer to my question is this. Less technology equals greater means of experiencing outdoor activities. More technology equals less means of experiencing outdoor activities. This revelation motivates me to put down technology, whether scrolling on social media or spending too much time on streaming apps. I want to be more present for outdoor activities like kite-flying. I want to share the art of kite-flying with as many people as possible, especially the generations that I don't see kite-flying.
As mentioned earlier, people usually start flying single-line kites. My first kite was a simple dolphin delta shaped kite that came with a 15-foot tail built in. I thought I was on top of the world when I got it back in 1999.
That is right, you read that correctly. My first kite was gifted to me in 1999 by my best friend. That is how my story began. Many of you have your first story on how your interest in kite-flying began. You may even think of that first taste of "coolness" as you let that kite go up in that bright blue sky. It may very well be one of your life's best days.
What is neat about flying a single-line kite is that some kites require rods called spars to help set up their body before flying, and some do not require spars to build them. Those kites that do not need spars allow the wind to shape them in the sky. These kites are called parafoils.
Parafoils will enable the wind to take their way in the open skies. These parafoil kites have sections that open up where wind can pass and lift them to the sky.
Once you get these single-line kites up in the air with that single line, you find an appropriate length of string you wish to set up. You can hold that kite in your hand, but you may get tired. Experienced kite flyers stake their kites to the ground, which is stationary for everyone to enjoy from far or close.
The fun does not stop there with staking the kite to the ground. With one-line kites, one may desire to dress up that line with such extras called kite laundry. Kite laundry is fun, and it can tell a story. I want to share one of my favorite kite laundry pieces, pictured below.
The next type of kite-flying is a dual-line kite. A dual-line kite is a step up from a single-line kite. It has two strings attached to the kite. The beauty of this kite is that the person holding it can direct the kite's direction. As always, wind plays a factor, but when you drive it correctly, you can direct the kite's direction in the air. These kites do not require you to stake it to the ground as the flyer controls the direction of the kite. There can be flips and loops in which the two kite strings can get tangled, but the exciting part is detangling them in the air through acrobaticstyle kite movements.
Moving along to more complex style of flying is quad-line kite-flying. Quad-line kite-flying is for the most adventurous and dedicated person. I have dabbled in this kite-flying style, and I have yet to master it. It takes a tenacious person to keep at it with time and precision as one moves their wrist slightly to direct the movement of the four strings. However, once you master this form of kiteflying, you can move it in multiple zones to display its vulnerability in the sky. Through this vulnerability, a quad-kite can share the sky with other quad-kites and display a beautiful arrangement of pictures in the sky for others to enjoy. In addition, one may add music to make the story in the sky come to life.
Wind plays a role in all forms of kite-flying. The wind speed at 5 miles per hour may be low enough to put a single-line kite up, but if you have a kite, such as a glider, you can put that kite up with no problem. Now, if the wind was 10-15 miles per hour, you have a sweet spot to play with when putting up a single-line kite. With wind past 15 miles per hour, even the experienced kite-flier can get into trouble. A kite can get into severe flying problems. Such problems as the kite pulling too hard on your line or the line can knock other kites down. Either way, when attempting to fly, watching the wind meter is essential to a successful kite-flying day.
There is one more style of kite-flying that is not a typical kite in the air. Ground Bouncers are "kite-like" in that they are attached to a short series of strings that enable them to bounce up and down on the ground. These can be fun for the kids and even the kid at heart. Ground Bouncers are a great source of ways to color the ground while big kites fly in the sky. Whichever form of fun you decide to try out, both are equally fun to set up.
For someone reading this article, this information on kites may be something you already know. For some, it may be something you have never heard about.
The goal of this article is to share the different forms of kite-flying with as many people as possible. The second goal is to shed some light on the generational gap observed in my community of kite-flyers.
Now, where does one go from here? Maybe after reading this article, you have sparked interest in picking up a single-line kite. Or maybe you have dabbled in only single-line kites and want to spice it up with a dual-line kite.
Maybe you want to challenge yourself with another form of kite-flying. I challenge you to do it. Even if you are scared, do it scared! The key word is "do it!"
Quad Line Kites and Ground Bouncers Pictured Above
I challenge you to share this article with a colleague or someone who knows nothing about kites. That person you are thinking may be the one who thinks kites are a thing of the past. You may be the only line of contact to link them to kites.
Kite-flying is a beautiful sport and hobby. I have enjoyed flying with my husband on the shores of South Padre Island, Texas, and I treasure all the friends I have met along the way.
No matter what kite you choose to fly with, do it joyfully. I will leave you with this. Someone once said, "I have never seen a sad person flying a kite." Now go fly a kite!
WRITTEN BY PAULA VILLARREAL. PAULA FLIES KITES WITH HER HUSBAND ON THE SHORES OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND AND ARE KNOWN AS THE KITEKOUPLE.
Single Line Kites Pictured above
FIGHTING FOR THE SKIES
David Mils
I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Weifang International Kite Festival in Shandong province China in April 2024. There were over 500 Kiters registered at this event from 59 countries. Many were from China and the rest of Asia, but there were kiters from all over the world. I have been flying Fighter Kites in the North American style for about three years and registered to compete in the Fighter Kite competition.
I met fighters from all over the world, but the most unique was the young man, Jiang Man, from Beijing who had dealt with cerebral palsy from childhood. He has difficulty standing and his movements appear awkward. However, I quickly realized the extraordinary skill he has flying various kites: two line, four line, fighters, etc. I saw him fall once but still maintain control over his kite. He sometimes had an assistant flying jointly to help maintain his balance. I gave him a simple diamond kite that I had decorated with a dragon. He certainly has the spirit of the dragon.
Fighter Lai Haujing from Hong Kong told me more about Jiang Man: many years ago Jiang Man’s father had given his young son a simple kite for entertainment. Rather than letting cerebral palsy defeat him, Jiang Man progressively got better and better flying kites. Today he is a world class kiter. On the day of the Fighter Kite competition, there was a very light and fickle wind.
We MUST reach out to kids, no matter their ability or limitation, and help them fly
Different styles of reels were used by the various Kiters: Panying, Korean, Indian, etc. I was flying in the typical North American style using a Yoyo spool and pulling the line by hand; this was a disadvantage in the light wind. I had trouble trying to keep my Fighter Kite airborne and bowed out quickly. The kiters using reels were able to pull line fast enough to maintain and fly fairly well. In the Fighter Kite competition, kites occasionally flew a distance of 200 m. When a kite was cut out of the air, Runners would quickly retrieve the Kite and string. This is especially important for safety reasons when manjha string was used.
The winners of all the various classes of kiting were announced on stage at the flying field the next day. For Fighters, Lai Haujing from Hong Kong was 1 st , Shin Yongsoo from Korea was 2nd. The young man from Beijing, Han Jiang, came in third, but he was the real winner. The camaraderie among all Fighter Kite pilots was immense. Although I did not win any prizes, I met kiters and gained friends from all over the world.
Learn more about North American fighter kites at NAFKA. They have kite plans, videos, photos, and a weekly zoom meeting you can join in on to help further your experience.
OCTOPOSSE SHOW KITE TEAM
Launching a new series interviewing some of the folks that make up the kite field, Nic O’Neill sat down with the Octoposse Kite Team at Berck-sur-Mer France Kite festival.
Fortuna Found Kite Community
WHEN KITES SPARK THOUGHTS
A LIGHTHEARTED PSEUDO-PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAY
Pierre Lesage
Ah, the kite! A simple mix of paper, wood, and a dash of magic. More than just a childhood pastime, it’s the perfect excuse to philosophize without taking oneself too seriously. For ages, this dancing object in the sky has made us ponder questions as light as air itself: freedom, art, science, and that special bond between sky and earth. So, hold on to your hats (or rather, your kite spool) for a journey where humor and light thinking guide us through the symbolism of kites.
Freedom and Constraint: The Aerial Tango
Freedom is like a kite in the wind: it seems to go wherever it wants, but oops, an invisible string holds it back! A poetic yet slightly ironic reminder that soaring high requires a firm anchor. A fitting metaphor for our lives, don’t you think? We all dream of being Icarus, but with a better flight plan, hoping not to end up with melted wings. In short, a kite is that friend who says, “Go ahead, fly! But don’t forget who’s holding the string.”
Of Sky and Earth: A Direct Line to the Beyond
Who would have thought that holding a simple spool of string could feel like chatting with the gods? Yet, in its great wisdom, the kite connects us to the divine, the universe, and maybe even that cosmic operator who, we hope, doesn’t put us on hold. It reminds us that even in our quest for spirituality, keeping our feet on the ground isn’t such a bad idea.
Art, Science, and Everything In Between
The kite gracefully dances at the crossroads of art and science, with one foot in each camp, proving that yes, you can be both beautiful and smart. Who else can boast of combining aerial elegance with sharp aerodynamic principles, all while flaunting patterns that would make any artist envious? Our friend the kite, of course, a champion of multidisciplinarity before it was cool.
Historical Chronicles and Cultural Journeys
Travel through time and across borders with the kite, this paper globe-trotter that has seen more cultures and eras than any historian. From ancient China to today, it tells stories mingling mischief and wisdom, proving that while fashions fade, the desire to make things fly is eternal.
The Fleeting Meets the Eternal
Flying a kite is a bit like life: a magical, fleeting moment, dependent on a good breeze and no rain. But it’s also a tradition that persists, an invisible string connecting generations, reminding us that some things are worth passing down, even if it’s just the old technique of not getting tangled... or rather, the string.
ividual and the Collective: Alone Together
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Conclusion: Philosophy of a Piece of Paper in the Air
At the end of this aerial journey, the kite proves to be much more than a simple hobby. It’s a mirror of our quest for meaning, an invitation to reflect on our place in the universe, and a reminder that despite our aspirations to soar, our roots and our connections to each other are what truly keep us alive. So, the next time you see a kite joyfully dancing in the sky, remember: it might just be a piece of paper and string, but it’s also a philosopher who doesn’t take itself too seriously.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS OF THIS TEXT: PIERRE LESAGE AND CHAT GPT 4
THIS WAS AN INTERESTING EXPERIENCE. I TOLD CHAT GPT THAT I WANTED IT TO GATHER ELEMENTS OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL SYMBOLISM OF KITES, THEN I PROVIDED THE MAIN THEMES AND STRUCTURE FOUND IN THIS TEXT, IMPOSED CONSTRAINTS ON LENGTH, TONE, AND SPIRIT; THE AI BEGAN DRAFTING, AND I REVISED AND POLISHED CERTAIN SECTIONS. ACCORDING TO HTTPS://DETECTING-AI.COM/FR/, 94% OF THE CONTENT WAS HUMAN AND 6% WAS AI. THE AI IS A FANTASTIC ASSISTANT, AND THE MORE PRECISE THE REQUEST, THE MORE ACCURATE THE RESULT. SIMILARLY, THE ILLUSTRATIONS WERE GENERATED BY MIDJOURNEY, A POWERFUL AI ILLUSTRATION ENGINE.
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BIKES AND KITES
Reposted with permission from ‘Diary of a Cycling Nobody’
Once upon a time, and in quite recent living memory, our High Streets had record shops, book shops, magazine shops and even kite shops. Today, there are few of these shops, if any, as we well know. Fortunately, whilst the number of cycle shops has reduced, there is still a good presence of them in our towns and cities. So, whilst this site is obviously dedicated to cycling, I’m going to throw in a connected curve ball here, and introduce kites into the frame. Not those single line diamond kites with long colourful tails that we all made when we were kids. No, no, no. I’m talking serious stunt and power kites here, designed and made by one British brand in particular, and which I have always bought and admired; Flexifoil.
Apparently, there are currently 365 specialist kite shops in the EU, 324 in the US and 80 in the UK. This was waaaaaaay more than I expected to be honest, and 20% of those kite shops do not have a website or do any e-com business, so for a very niche leisure and sporting activity, there is obviously still a living to be made in this consumer sector. In the biggest and premium part of the kite product categories, kite surfing sales are quite solid with a global sales value in 2023 of just over $1bn, and with a current and projected growth rate of 15%. Europe takes up 48% of kite surfing sales with the US taking the remaining 42%. In Asia, kite festivals are part of big celebrations, such as Uttarayan in India, which is the most amazing display of thousands of kites. Put ‘Uttarayan’ into YouTube and you’ll see what I mean. It is possible to spend a lot of money on a kite, but it’s also something that can be made at home in its simplest form and flown for nearly no outlay if you have some basic materials lying around the house. Flying something as basic as a kite that you’ve made and decorated is really rewarding and kids love it as it can be a quick process from design, build to fly.
Guy Redshaw
So where’s the above information taking us in this post? Well, back in the second half of the 1990s, our small, local town called Ruthin in North Wales, UK, had a kite shop. It was called Sky Dragons, and whilst the owners main business was paragliding, the shop stocked and sold an amazing selection of kites. Their main brand being Flexifoil, who are arguably the company which developed the power kiting category that we know of today, and their advanced stunt kites were also market leaders as well. Let me describe this kite shop for you. It was a building close to the bridge over the local river and it had a double bay windowed facade with a door in the middle. During the day, the colours of the kites along with the 1990s-coloured paragliding equipment in the shop windows looked amazing. At night, when the shop was closed and the window lights were on, it looked even more amazing. The owners were super friendly, helpful, engaging and there was an inclusive energy to the place. They ran a Land Rover as their ‘company vehicle’ as it got them to some of the more remote paragliding locations. I loved going in the shop and their brand logo was really cool as well, as you’ll see from the image below.
Sadly, the Sky Dragons shop is not there anymore, but I still have the kites that I bought for both me and the kids. This finally (yes, really) brings me to the point of this post, because there are several similarities between kite flying and cycling. Firstly, both are quiet sports with no engines (unless it’s an ebike). Secondly, they can be done by an individual on his/her own, or in a group. Thirdly, both can be slightly or extremely physical. The one thing that I think is most significant about these two activities is that they can be very, very relaxing, or at the other end of the spectrum, they can both be physically explosive.
I took a few hours to spend some time in a field with some kites recently, and what fun! Here’s what happened…….the sun is shining and there’s a good wind, although a bit gusty. I have a stunt kite and a penguin windsock strapped to the cross bar of my bike, which look more like fishing rods in their sleeves, and a big power kite in a rucksack. The rucksack also contains snacks, an anemometer, ground stakes to hold the kites and some other stuff. I’m cycling a short distance to a field in the village which I believe will be ideal for kite flying. The windspeed on the ground ranges from 4 to 6 MPH with occasional gusts. 30 metres above ground where the kite will be flying and the gusts are up to 17 MPH, according to the weather forecast.
The big power kite is a Flexifoil Sky Tiger and whilst some people, like my wife for instance, think that the complexity of setting it up for flying is pointless/too complicated/etc/etc, I actually like the relaxing process of winding out kite lines, opening out the kite and making sure all of the many lines are free to work as they’re designed, and not tangled in any way. Just doing this on my own in a very big field that overlooks the Vale of York like this one is a pleasure. The Sky Tiger is a 4 line kite and easy to launch, control and land. It’s also strong enough to pull me across the field if the wind is strong enough. I did go home with grass stains on my jeans after a couple of slides when the wind caught the kite in a strong gust. All great fun!
Diary
Cycling
The other kite that I took with me is the iconic Flexifoil Stranger. A kite designed for pure stunt flying and completely different to control than a power kite. The Stranger will respond to the slightest movement of my hands and I’m still captivated by the original Flexifoil marketing videos, colours, music and fashion and all, (links below) showing what kites can do in experienced hands. Taking two kites that are so different is great, because when my arms get tired from hanging onto the Sky Tiger, I can switch to the Stranger.
I’m really drawn to kite flying and not just of everything I’ve mentioned above, but also because of the vibrant colours of the kites, and its just like seeing the colour vibrancy of the Tour de France peloton racing by. Importantly, whilst I’ve been flying these two kites in a field, the ultimate place to fly and photograph colourful kites like these is on a big, open beach. The contrasting colours of sand, sea and sky with a colourful kite, or stack of kites, is amazing, and let’s face it, beaches are fun and relaxing places to be. Combining a cycle ride with some kite flying has to be one of the most enjoyable things to do. Try it and you’ll see what I mean.
CALENDAR
The most up to date list of kite events can be found on our homepage on the ‘calendar’ tab. Click on any of the images below to be taken to the event link.
RESOURCES
Below is a list of links to the various resources noted in this issue.
World Kite Cup
R-Sky Event Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rskykites
R-Sky Emotion Factory Homepage: https://www.r-sky.com/ Sporkite.org TEAM USA: https://www.sportkite.org/
Sportkite.org Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sportkite1262
Scott Hampton
Scott Hampton Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scotthampton9083
Tails to Trends
Paula Villareal Instagram: @pauladeevee
Fighting for the Skies
NAFKA Homepage: https://fighterkites-na.com
Octoposse Kite Team
Dave Hardwick Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dave.hardwick.739
Fortuna Found Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortunafound
When Kites Spark Thoughts
Pierre Lesage Flickr of Kite Aerial Photography: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tahitipix/ Cap Cerfs-Volante Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/947363302702683
Bikes and Kites
Diary of a Cycling Nobody: https://diaryofacyclingnobody.com/bikes-kites-or-kites-and-bikes
Link to the original Flexifoil marketing video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znm9uge0vig
Link to the Flexifoil Stranger video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zakbf55q7DA&t=216s
