Shop for Travel Day at Kitty Hawk Kites Plan, browse, and pre-book your Outer Banks adventures This is your shopping guide for Outer Banks recreation—built for travelers who are planning ahead and asking the big question: “What can we do when we’re there?” Think of this as a curated adventure shop, not a schedule for … Continued
On the 1st day of Christmas, Kitty Hawk Kites gave to me, 12 great gift ideas for the kite-flying superfan! Seriously, if you’re tired of giving the same old gift-cards, clothing, and stocking stuffers, why not think outside the box and reach for the sky this holiday? Kites make an exceptional Christmas gift as they … Continued
Perhaps you have never heard the phrase before. But understanding how the wind window works is critical to flying and safely landing your kite. Understanding the Wind Window The wind window is a quarter of a sphere. The bottom is the ground in front of you. The window then extends straight overhead (12 o’clock), all … Continued
Kite flying is not exactly something that comes to most people’s minds when thinking of skills. For most, it is maybe something that they do once or twice in their lifetime. Taking a simple kite and holding onto it or running to keep it in the air for an hour or two if that. For our guest author, Lily,, it has become something more than that.
Getting to know your stunt kite before you go out to fly it for the first time can make the process a lot smoother. Happy Flying!
Revolution kites are bowtie-shaped, multi-directional kites which are capable of flying forward, backward, sideways, adjusting speed, stopping, and hovering in any position.
What is a stunt kite? A stunt kite, also commonly known as a sport kite, is a kite that can be maneuvered in the air.
There are so many different kinds of kites in the world that we couldn’t possibly list them all. However, there are certain constants among all of them. We’ve compiled a beginner’s guide to these kites to help folks browsing through a well-stocked kite store like Kitty Hawk Kites. Let’s break it down to the basics. … Continued
I haven’t always been a “wind enthusiast.” In fact, I only began flying kites a few years ago. I visited the Outer Banks with family on vacation. My then soon-to-be-mother-in-law mentioned she was heading to Kitty Hawk Kites to purchase a t-shirt and some toys for the kids in our group. I had only seen … Continued
Flying a stunt kite on the Outer Banks — or anywhere — is a lot of fun and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Many people find kite flying relaxing and even therapeutic. Since flying a kite is accessible for people of all ages, it’s a great way to spend time outside and connect … Continued
