How to Kite Skate
Kite skating is an extreme sport that uses powerful, controlled kites with specially designed inline skates. Kite skaters can reach speeds on flat terrain of over 60 mph. Follow these steps to get started in the exciting sport of kite skating.
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Instructions
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Place the kite on the ground at a 45-degree angle from downwind. Point your skates straight at the kite. Have a friend launch the kite. To avoid being overpowered in high winds, you should launch from a sitting position. The pull of the wind will lift you to a standing position.
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Increase power and speed by skating slightly upwind from the kite. Decrease power and speed by turning your skates toward the kite. Concentrate on achieving a balance between speed and control by steering either toward or away from the kite.
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Turn by flying the kite to the upper part of the wind window, then turn your skates in an upwind direction to slow down. Use steps to turn into a downwind direction again. Lower the kite while completing the turn and start picking up speed in a new direction.
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Stop the kite. Fly the kite into an overhead angle, and then turn towards an upwind direction. For a fast stop, turn into the upwind quickly.
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Tips & Warnings
Use caution when attempting high powered tricks, such as big air jumps and jump turns. You should be good at the basics of kite skating first.
