Sport Kite Podcast

Sep 23 2024 116 ep. 33 mins 13

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Join host Nic O'Neill and the panel of sport kite fliers as they goes in depth into this simple object that has been a toy, an inspiration, a tool, a hobby, and more for countless people around the world. With interviews of professional kite fliers, designers, and builders discussing everything from the treasured past to the future. Expect to find a little bit of everything. If you are interested in sport kites, this is the place to be. Whether you are just getting started with your first sport kite, or have been flying for decades. There is something for everyone.

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Sport Kite Camp - Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Sep 23 2024 15 mins

A field report from the Sport Kite Camp Hampton Beach. Not quite on the field, more after, but there was some great discussions at the camp and I wanted to capture them here!

WSIKF Fireside Chat: Ron Gibian - Get Exceptional

Sep 12 2024 33 mins

Fireside chat recorded live at the 2024 Washington State International Kite Festival with Ron Gibian about how to 'Get Exceptional'. What are some ways and inspiration that we can look to for really elevating our flying. www.Sportkite.org

WSIKF Fireside Chat: Colin Wilson - There and Back Again

Sep 04 2024 36 mins

Fireside chat recorded live at the Washington State International Kite Festival with Colin Wilson of the Canada Sport Kite Team and his journey 'There and Back Again': From newbie to the world stage in a short time. Video of this talk is on our youtube channel.

New Season... New stories! Checking in with Kiteman Group at Boardwalk nights

Aug 29 2024 51 mins

Ever wonder what it is like to fly as a professional kite performer everyday and night for a month regardless of the weather? Join us as we kick off the new season chatting with Kiteman Group as they perform at the Boardwalk Nights Show! To find out more about Worlds Greatest Kiting check them out on Youtube!

Comp and Skillcraft Recap

Aug 05 2024 24 mins

Over the weekend Sportkite.org and Kite Forge teamed up to host the first 'Comp and Skillcraft' an event focused on helping flyers get more out of their routines, whether they are a competitor or a performer, or just someone looking to do and get more out of their flying. In this episode we talk about how we figured out the event format and give an example of some of the feedback g

Experienced Kite Fliers Share their thoughts

Jul 15 2024 63 mins

Following after the 'new era' discussion, we gathered a group of more experienced fliers and had them share their thoughts. In this one we discussed some important aspects about finding strength in believing yourself and in balancing the various priorities in your life.

Shifting Gears at a Moto Rally translates to Shifting My Sport Kite Flying

Jul 03 2024 34 mins

Over the weekend host Nic O'Neill was at an adventure motorcycle rally and had a chance to learn not only a few different techniques for handling a 500 pound bike, but also some insight into how to change up ways of training a for sport kite flying. Sometimes you need to shift gears, sometimes you need a mental shift! RIDE YOUR RIDE!

Insight from the 'New Era' of Sport Kite Fliers Part 2

Jun 26 2024 64 mins

Following up on the previous conversation with the 'new era' of sport kite fliers, we bring you part 2

Insight from the 'New Era' of Sport Kite Fliers

Jun 19 2024 72 mins

A recent conversation in a Sport Kite Facebook group highlighted a common theme that has been happening over the past few years. There is a big difference in the learning and approach of the folks that came up during the heyday of sport kite competition and those that have just taken to flying in the past few years. It's like there are two completely different eras of kiting, and t

World Kite Cup - Team Taiwan

Jun 10 2024 14 mins

Interview with Team Taiwan during the World Kite Cup in Berck-sur-mer France. Taiwan was a new comer to the world kite cup stage and wanted to share some of their insight as first time competitors!