Overview

The perfect handbook for every kiting enthusiast

More than three thousand years ago, the Chinese used kites to spy on their enemies, send messages and lift themselves up and out of hostile situations. Eighteenth century Japan banned kites because too many workers were out flying them - and staying away from the job. Indonesian fishermen, on the other hand, have used kites in their work for centuries.

Kites is a complete guide to kiting -- from flying a paper kite at the park to para-kiting on a lake or ocean. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book features:

• Detailed descriptions of kites and equipment
• Step-by-step photographs in full color
• Guidelines for choosing a kite
• Basic skills-setup, launch, maneuvers, landing
• Decorative kites, stunt and sport kites, power kites, water kites and specialty kites
• Kite-buggying, para-kiting, wheel-kiting, snow-kiting, kite-surfing
• Safety guidelines.

Step-by-step, full color photographs illustrate each maneuver, and a glossary explains kiting terms such as sheeting, lofting and chicken loop. Kites may have changed over the years, but the joy of flying them remains a thrill for adventurers of all ages.

Full Product Details

Author:   Rosanne Cobb
Publisher:   Firefly Books
Imprint:   Firefly Books
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 20.70cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9781554072620

ISBN 10:   155407262
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   16 March 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

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When someone tells you to go fly a kite, turn to [this] beautifully illustrated book.--Lynne Gibbon Packet and Times (Orillia, ON) (01/01/2007)

When someone tells you to 'go fly a kite,' turn to [this] beautifully illustrated book. -- Lynne Gibbon Packet and Times (Orillia, ON) (11/23/2007)

When someone tells you to go fly a kite, turn to [this] beautifully illustrated book.--Lynne Gibbon Packet and Times (Orillia, ON) (11/23/2007)

Author Information

<b>Rosanne Cobb</b> is a sports enthusiast whose hobbies include skiing, snowboarding, football, tennis- and now kite flying. She has traveled the world teaching these sports and is the author of <i>Skiing and Snowboarding</i>. </p>

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