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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.
Episodes
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Sport Kite Camp recap of day 1.5 from WSIKF!
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
from the beach at WSIKF after the first full day!!!
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Packing for Mini Sport Kite Camp at WSIKF
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Just a Quick update as we run around and pack and get ready for mini Sport Kite Camp at WSIKF! Stay tuned here and to our facebook page for live updates!
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
This interview was recorded earlier this year, and is a perfect follow up to the previous episode about 'finding our way back'. In this interview I sit down and chat with well known kite designer Scott Hampton and discuss the creative spark and motivation. This is relevant to all kite fliers, designers, performers, etc..... This is part 1 of the discussion.
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Ep 72: WE ARE BACK!!!! Sorry for the absence and construction...
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Well, life hit pretty hard and kept us from posting as much as we wanted, but we are back with some great content planned. But first, lets do a little update of what has happened and what is to come.
Friday May 05, 2023
Sport Kite Camp East Coast, day 1
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Straight from the 'kite field' at Sport Kite Camp on Jockey's Ridge!!!
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
News from the Sport Kite World for April 2023... and SPORT KITE CAMPS!!!!!!
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Using this bumper episode to share some of the great things going on in the sport kite world, including 2 Sport Kite Camps in the US this year! We are working on making a few more happen, find out more at sportkite.org
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Types of events and the difference of approach for a flier
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
This episode is a continuation of the conversation with Paul de Bakker, Mario di Lucca and Spencer Watson. In this one we talk about not only the difference of some of the big kite events out there, but also the difference in approach of a 'top flier'. Do you, and should you have a different mindset when it comes to being an invited flier versus showing up to a fun fly?
Friday Mar 10, 2023
The Future is Coming Into Focus - Focus Kites Founders
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Hunter Brown and Paul de Bakker discuss the past of the widely successful boutique sport kite brand Focus Kites, and about what is in store for the future.
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Anxiety and Performance Prep - More from the SPI Indoor Show Fliers
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
More about dealing with anxiety and performance prep from some of the fliers at the South Padre Island Kite Festival Indoor Show. In this episode we do a small roundtable discussion with Paul de Bakker, Spencer Watson, and Mario di Lucca.
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Pre-flight anxiety? A recap with the SPI Indoor Show Fliers
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
In this episode we talk with a few of the performers at the South Padre Island Kite Festival Indoor show and ask a question that several of you the listeners have sent in. How to deal with anxiety when it comes to a competition or a performance.
Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode!