While favored by snow and ice sailors, the wing can be used on any low friction surface. Mountain boards, skateboards, dirt surfers, roller blades, and others are used on everything from pavement to desert sands to beaches. When it comes to low friction sailing, Kitewing has you covered.
The wing folds and travels easily in a lightweight ski bag. Take it with you on ski trips to expand your options. Windy or icy conditions can wreck a mountain ski vacation. With a wing, a wind blown lake or field becomes a playground. Take it home to get after work sessions on a local field, lake, or golf course.
"No strings attached" means that a wing can sail in small places, close to trees, and without fear of sudden uncontrollable surges. The wing lets you safely master the wind, and fly where you want to sail. Drop it to Stop it! Kitewing keeps you and your family safe with total control.
I've personally owned and used a kitewing, and will say it's not as exciting as it looks. It requires a low friction surface, such as ice or snow, and perfects winds to be fun. The conditions in northern Europe are probably the most ideal for this unique sail. I used it on a beach with good winds and a landboard, and got very little movement, and found myself fighting with the sail more than being pulled by it.
The design is very clever. It looks like a small hang gliding wing, but it must be seen more as a double ended wind surfing sail. The rider can jibe by lifting the sail up and over his head to orient in the opposite direction, instead of flipping a horizontal boom around as one would do with a traditional sailing vessel.
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