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Where to Fly your Kite
Where
to Fly your Kite
Modern
kites are intended to be flown all year round. Smooth, steady winds are always
the best, and onshore sea breezes are perfect - that's why you often see kites
at the beach. Large open areas such as grassy parks and open fields also make
great kite flying sites, but always check that the area you choose to fly in is
clear of obstacles like buildings, trees, or hills - they can block the wind and
create a wind shadow that will adversely affect the performance of your kite.
Never
- fly
your kite near power lines, in storms, near airports, roads or railways
- fly
near trees, houses or too close to other people or animals
- fly
a stunt kite over a person or animal - stunt kites can move very quickly and
can cause injury
- fly
your kite in conditions that are too extreme or winds that are too strong
for your skill level or your equipment - always learn to fly with a smaller
kite in lighter winds before attempting to fly a larger kite or more
powerful kite in stronger winds
- attach
yourself permanently to your kite
- attempt
to catch or hold a kite by the lines or bridle
Always
- keep
your lines away from people and animals as flying lines and bridles under
tension can cut like a knife
- check
your kite, lines and handles for wear and tear before flying - do not fly
with worn or damaged equipment, repair or replace accordingly
- be
considerate to those people around you
- fly
your kite on all the flying line supplied, unwind all the line as flying on
shorter lines reduces response time and makes the kite move too fast
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