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Join host Nic O'Neill and the panel of sport kite fliers as they go in depth into this simple object that has been a toy, an inspiration, a tool, a hobby, and more for countless people around the world. With interviews of professional kite fliers, designers, and builders discussing everything from the treasured past to the future. Expect to find a little bit of everything. If you are interested in sport kites, this is the place to be. Whether you are just getting started with your first sport kite, or have been flying for decades. There is something for everyone.
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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
In this episode Nic O'Neill sits down with Paul de Bakker, a frequent guest on the Sportkite Podcast and not only an avid kite flier and designer, but in his professional life he is a composites engineer for Goodwinds.com. He dives into the nitty gritty about the differences between the kinds of spars you might find in a sport kite (specifically carbon fiber and fiberglass). The same technology and techniques used to make your kite flexible or rigid, are the same used to make the landing gear for the Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars!! (Yep, he designed and made those too). This is just the start to better understanding the materials that go into sport kites. Hope you enjoy!
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