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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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Aug 26, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
6 min
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!
Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
50 min
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.
Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
20 min
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.
May 5, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
21 min
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
Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
47 min
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?
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
47 min
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.
Mar 5, 2023
Mar 5, 2023
37 min
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.
Feb 19, 2023
Feb 19, 2023
57 min
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!