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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
Jun 22, 2022
Jun 22, 2022
32 min
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.
Jun 18, 2022
Jun 18, 2022
24 min
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!!!
Jun 8, 2022
Jun 8, 2022
28 min
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!!!
Jun 1, 2022
Jun 1, 2022
46 min
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!
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
35 min
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.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
27 min
Have you had a hard time with the motivation to fly? here is the personal approach of Nic O'Neill to finding motivation again.
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
47 min
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!
Mar 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022
1 hr 6 min
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!
Mar 23, 2022
Mar 23, 2022
30 min
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Mar 16, 2022
44 min
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.