Interesting Facts About Kites
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189793)
Boise, Idaho
April 11, 2018 9:08pm CST
There are many types of kites. There is the traditional, stunt kites, tubes, ones with themes and character, and single line ones. Range in size with both large and small. Prices can range from just a few dollars to several hundred. Your imagination is the only limit.
One kite viewed is said to be one of the most expensive and is made in the shape of a fish. All material is currency notes.
Kitesurfing or kiteboarding is a relatively new sport where a person actually rides the kite. There are also stunt kite competitions worldwide.
There is a story about a kite that was made in 1773 and then buried for hundreds of years in a Dutch attack. Listen to the story here:
This is the story of a kite who was born in 1773 and buried for hundreds of years in the attic floor of an old Dutch house.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
12 Apr 18
I loved kites as a kid, though wasn't the best at them. lol.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
12 Apr 18
@celticeagle yes. one of my neighbors flies one every spring and summer.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Apr 18
@Courtlynn .....I see them at the park.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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13 Apr 18
Kites have come a long way from when I flew them. I remember when a box kite came out and it was a big deal. Today kite type sail is even used for surfing.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Apr 18
Same here. I'd be interesting in seeing the kite surfing.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Apr 18
@dgobucks226 ......Oh, goodness. Looks fun for youngsters.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5452)
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13 Apr 18
My older brother and I used to make kites out of old newspapers. Those were the good ol' days.
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@Starmaiden (9308)
• Canada
14 Apr 18
Wasn't it a kite that discovered electricity?
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