Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36871 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Synopsis
Guide to powerkiting, kite buggying, landboarding, kiteboarding and snowkiting.

Customer Reviews

July 2005
Though a little dated now in terms of modern kite design most especially in respect of water launchable and variable power kites it does give the reader a very good introduction into the world of kite flying. It covers the history of Flexifoil designs going back to the early 70's up to quite recent times. If you are new to kite flying or just considering it and want to know what it involves and how much fun it can be, then this is the book for you. It covers in quite some detail flying techniques and most importantly, launch techniques and safety aspects, with photo's, diagrams and well written descriptions. The book covers two line and four line kites for use on land sea and snow, whether you are just stood flying, being dragged around (scudding) or on wheels (mountain board or buggy). Flexifoil have published an updated version of this book now but this is a very good buy now. The book is a quality production and the photography contained is of a fairly good production quality though some of it is over 30 years, old covering the earliest steps taken by Flexifoil. Recommended, read this and you'll want to have a go yourself!.

This is a MUST HAVE for all Traction Kiting enthusiasts
I have searched the web for a long time and after reading many reviews, this flexifoil book consistently came up top.

It is a high quality book at a decent price and provides really useful learning tips for anyone who is either already, or wants to get into Power Kiting, Kite Surfing, Kite Mountainboarding or Kite Blading.

In summary: The Power Kiter's Bible

Essential coffe table item...
There's no getting away from it - this book is great. Whether you're a novice or an expert there's something in it for you - and if Flexifoil is a passion for you then you're on to a winner.

It's nice to have something for your friends to thumb through to get some idea of what you get up to in a field or on a beach at the weekends. My only grouch is that it's a little dated when you account for all the latest models out there - but what isn't?

Great book - great price. Just go for it!