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The Sport see also Kite Surfing

Kite skating, (sometimes referred to as Kite-blading or boarding) ."This is an extreme sport using powerful, controllable kites to propel riders of in-line skates, off-road skates or mountain boards at speeds up to 60 mph across parking lots, desert dry lakes, grassy fields, and sandy beaches " - http://www.kiteskating.com/

If you need further information get in touch with our librarian Charlie of Kite Blading,

The Sport

Since the sport's conception over 13 years ago, its popularity has been steadily growing. Kite Skating is most popular in America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. There are currently no National or International events, however, Kite Skaters frequently participate in Kite Buggy events around the world.

Kite Skating and landboarding resources; quick reference - 'learn to kite skate'; comprehensive links to relevant sites for equipment and technique
Doomwheels Kite Skating from Bob Childs with details of the original kite powered, off-road, in-line kite skates, the "Wheels Of Doom"; pictures, articles, movies, "build your own"
The Power-Kite Forum is a good resource for all types of kite traction including (but not limited to) kite skating; Kite Buggying
Kite Blading a global website designed to provide a one-stop resource for anybody crazy enough to mix power kiting and roller blading; includes learning the sport, forum, 'buy stuff'
Kiteskate.com a French site in English too, with many images of the sport; it explains 'why' and how to kite skate

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