Frequently asked questions
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Below is a growing list of kiting FAQ's. If you have a request for an additional topic, please feel free to add a request to the end of the Talk:Frequently asked questions page.
Beginner FAQs
Where can I buy kites?
What size kite should I get?
What length lines should I use?
What strength lines should I use?
How strong are kites?
Do bigger kites mean more fun?
What is the wind window?
Where are the safe places to fly (i.e non turbulent areas)?
Should I use kite killers?
Where can I find information on flying sites?
What are the rules of kiting in a public place?
Do I need kiting insurance?
Is insurance worth it?
How do I launch and land my kite?
Why does my kite keep spinning to the left (or spinning to the right) whan I launch it?
What are the best ways for wrapping lines onto the handles?
How to parapack a kite?
What are the wind ranges for specific kites?
Can I change my four line kite from handles to a bar?
Can I change my four line kite from a bar to handles?
What is best, bar or handles?
I've just seen this amazing Top Hat video where a bloke gets carried away by his kite ... Has anyone else seen it yet?
Which jump higher, Red or Blue kites?
Where can I find out more about kiting?
How can I meet other people who fly near me?
What kite forums can I visit?
Intermediate FAQs
What would be a good low wind kite?
How do I use a harness with handles?
What is a strop?
How do I connect a strop?
How do you do pendulum jumps?
How do I get going on a board?
How do I get going in a buggy?
How do you ride across the wind on a board buggy etc?
How come I end up miles downwind?
Should I buy a harness?
What is a depower kite?
What is freestyle kiting?
Where can I take part in buggy racing?
Maintenance FAQs
What do I do if I tear/break my kite?
How do I re-sleeve my lines?
How do I change my buggy bearings?
Upgrade and Modification FAQs
Fitting a backrest to your buggy
Fitting a speedo or GPS to your buggy
Fitting a PL XR seat to a Flexifoil buggy
--Badger 10:05, 19 November 2008 (UTC))
