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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 Nov 24, 2021
Ep 36: Best line length and is fiberglass or Carbon better?
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
What is the best line length to learn on and is there really a difference when it comes to frames between fiberglass or carbon fiber? Check it out in this next installment of the group chat answering listener submitted questions!!
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Ep: 35 - Cleaning up your combo tricks
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
In this episode we get some of the guys back to have a round table chat about a listener submitted question. When it comes to combo trick flying, how do you work on linking tricks together?
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Ep 34: Preparing to kite in the cold
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Host Nic O'Neill is on the road this month, and winter is coming. Does a little bit of cold weather stop all sport kite flying? Nope! Here are a few quick tips on how to take care of yourself when flying in the cold, and answering a few short questions about if your gear can handle the cold.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Ep 33: Recap of some of the Sport Kite Goings on in Nov ‘21
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Winds are a shifting, and while most of us Sport Kite fliers are hunkering down for the holidays hoping to find some new kites in holiday packages, there are still a few things happening out in the kite world. This weeks episode we do a little recap of some of the goings on. Video Contest, Change of Name and definitions, Trick Challenge Videos, and sport kite games to protest climate change!?!?!?!?
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Ep 32: Part 3 of the Interview with J. Barresi
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Rounding out the last bit of the interview with JB is something that every quad line flier should, or probably wants to know about: LEADERS!!!!!
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Episode 31: John Barresi Interview part2
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Get ready for part 2 of the interview with John Barresi. In this one we talk a little bit more about the philosophy of flying, some history, and some good stuff. So pull up a chair, sit back, and enjoy the conversation.
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Ep: 30 - Interview with John Barresi part 1
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Starting off season 2 with part one of an interview with John Barresi of Kitelife.com and Kite Forge! Check him out kitelife.com, johnbarresi.com, kiteforge.com. You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Vimeo.
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
QUICK NOTE!!!: Taking a Break for a few weeks!!
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Saturday Sep 11, 2021
Hey Everyone taking a short break for a few weeks while we focus on some things on the home front. Look for more episodes in the very near future!
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Episode 28: Multi line flying with Patrick and Spencer
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
While at the Washington State International Kite Festival, host Nic O'Neill had a chance to sit down with TWO amazing guys that are known for flying multiple kites at one time. First up is Patrick Reibold who flies 3 Dual line kites at one time. Then a chat with Spence Watson who flies two Quad Line kites at one time. It is worth noting that these are not stacks or kites in a 'train'. These two guys have really mastered the craft of flying several kites at once!!
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Episode 27: An Adjustment to My Flying
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Fresh off the beach from WSIKF host Nic O'Neill gives a personal anecdote of fixing a disparity between the left and right side with something as simple as a sharp turn. This is a short episode for other beginners out there. Stay tuned for more interviews and recaps from the sport kite field at WSIKF.