kite theory

[colin]

does anyone know some good websites on the theory behind kiteboarding? power window, apparent wind, manouvering the kite......... i am putting a presentation together and need some good diagrams.

i dont need instruction websites, just the theory.
thanks for your help.

[Gareth]

http://kitesurfingschool.org (link under kiteboarding general) . It used to have some interesting stuff.

[Joe]

Colin, I believe there's more than enough kite theory here for you.

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/shortk.html

[Gareth]

No Kidding.

[JL]

I found this link http://kitefilm.com/eng/weeklytrick.asp @ the site linked by Penguin. http://kitesurfingschool.org Try waveriding parts 1,2,3 & 4 !!! The interview with D. Montague is very informative. P#1 isn't working ... try Part #2 & #3.

[Guest]

http://www.kitefilm.com/video/grabs.wmv Learn the names of all your favourite 'grabs'.

[JL]

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