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Land / Water / Snow So many choices, so little time. MACkite Kiteboarding has been power kiting since 1985 and became a certified kiteboarding school in the spring of 2000. During this time we have seen everything from kiteboards, land boards, and roller blades to buggies with chains on the wheels for snow. Here is a comparison of the different options available to people in the many uses of traction kites. You will notice that kiteboarding on the water is the hardest of all traction kites to learn. Spend your off season or bad wind direction days on a landboard, rollerblades or in the snow, and your on-the-water time will also grow as your skills as a rider increase. Basic Types of Kites: 
Framed kitesThese are commonly referred to as stunt or sport kites. They are usually flown with 2 handles or straps and do not have a bar. Framed kites work well for smaller people and kids for most land activities. Vehicles with the least friction like ice skates, roller blades and skateboards can be pulled at high speeds using these kites. Framed kites can also be considered a trainer. Put a small bar (piece of thick dowel) in place of the handles and away you go. 
Foil KitesThese kites are optimum for all land applications. There are 3 types of foils that range in size from .5 square meter to 18 square meters.
Leading Edge Inflatable Kites or LEI'sThese kites are optimum for water and snow riding. We don't recommend them for ground use. All modern LEI kites come with 4 or 5 lines, bar and safety systems. The float on the water and can be water re-launched, thus making them the best kite for the water. They fly very well and work on the snow, but do need to be pumped up with air and are not as durable as foil kites in the snow. Vehicle Comparison Chart Always take safety into consideration first and use this chart as a guide to help you make good decisions. The chart works with the assumption that you have flown a trainer.
Ease of Learning 1 = very easy, 2 = moderate, 3 = challenging Amount of Power 1 = small trainer, 2 = 2-6 meter kite, 3 = large kite- 6+ meters Our chart is for informational purposes only. Your experience can vary greatly with good coaching, great wind, and excellent or poor riding surfaces. Recommended Safety Gear
S = Should Wear An old friend once told me that if you have a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet. What is your brain worth? Return to the Kiteboarding Knowledge Center |
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