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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
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
EP 56: Kite Camp recap part 2, overarching organization, and sponsorships.
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
in this episode Nic closes out the Sport kite Camp recap, shares some of the feedback and conversations including touching base on an overarching organization supporting the community, and the problems with sponsorships.
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
EP 55: At Sport Kite Camp
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
A recap of the first day and a half of the inaugural sport kite camp, we have the weather, the dog staking, the team flying, and other people's kites!!!
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Ep 54: Reaching new people, and the Wright Brothers are Sport Kite Fliers?
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
This weeks episode host Nic O'Neill talks about something near and dear to her heart with creating and fostering the 'virtual kite field' and fostering growth in our sport. Also, a short article on how the Wright brothers were actually quadline sport kite fliers!!!
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
EP 53: Ferrules, Bridles, Sails and Sport Kite Camp
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Nic O'Neill and Paul de Bakker are in a beach cottage talking about kite parts and their uses. Listen in to hear more about Ferrules, Bridles, frames, and sail design....oh and Sport Kite Camp!
Wednesday May 25, 2022
EP 52: They’re the Tops. Some Sport Kite History
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
In this episode host Nic O'Neill share an article about the beginnings of the team that is arguably the founding fathers of the sport: Top of The Line, and shares some thoughts on what we can learn from them today.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
EP 51: Finding motivation as a solo flier
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Have you had a hard time with the motivation to fly? here is the personal approach of Nic O'Neill to finding motivation again.
Wednesday May 11, 2022
EP50: Season 3!!! starting with a Q&A session - How do you keep doing it?
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Welcome to Season 3 of the Sport Kite podcast! We kick off this season with some new music, a bit of an update, and a group Q&A session with the usual cast plus two folks that called in with questions! This is the first part of the Q&A, and we will have more coming up soon!
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Ep 49: Questions with the Kite Shop Lady - Cassie Shook
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Rounding out the end of Women's History month is an interview with the 'Kite Shop Lady' Cassie Shook of Flying Smiles Kites. She has been in the kite industry for a while, not only as a flier, but from a business side. She brings a big overview perspective to sport kite flying and shares her viewpoints from the side of the field, on the field, and supplying the field.
After this episode we will be on break for a few weeks before starting Season 3!
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Ep 48: Part 3 of Women of Sport Kite Chat
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
This is the final portion of the chat with the women of Sport Kite roundtable. There is some great insight from different parts of the globe, different ages, and different styles of flying.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Ep 47: Women of Sport Kite Chat Continued
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
In this episode we continue on with the group chat of women on the Sport Kite Field. This portion of the conversation includes more of an international view. The group shares some of the differences that they have encountered between the needs of men and women on the sport kite field when it comes to movement and equipment.