Seattle AirGear

Hotter speed and turning than competition kites. Higher-quality exercise and livelier pull than power kites.
WindDances are "airgear," a new concept. They fly better and feel more exciting than typical stunt kites.
Our other advancements: Ergo T-handles that boost feel, control, exercise. Natural active FLY-a-kite skill.

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About skill , sport kites , designing sport kites , FLYING handles , the WindDancing Workout , TIPS
Videos Photos, faster pics Illustrations Generic flight envelope WindDance flight envelope Hot turning It's so EASY
How to get hooked Basic skill vs. advanced skill The essence of WindDancing Field reports Features, more
WindDances vs. others WHY WindDances perform so well Performance curves TECH flier, web version
PDF downloads: WindDance2000 flier Mini flier PHOTO flier TECH flier User's manual v.2002a, loose-leaf or booklet

What is dual-line kite flying?

What is kite FLYING?

Want fun
and
good exercise?

If so, you want
every one of these
basic FLYING qualities.

In the marketplace
there are hundreds
of dual-line
stunt/sport kites
to choose from.

Including expensive
high-tech models.

How do
WindDances
stand out?

-- Hotter acceleration! Higher speed!
-- Faster turns! More-powerful turns!
-- More responsive to pull-on-your-kite-line skills!
-- More responsive to the wind!
-- Wider wind range!
-- Each model is a light-wind and a strong-wind kite!
-- One peak-tuned bridle setting is good for ALL winds!
-- Easier to fly! Use pull-on-your-kite-line skill!
-- New exciting feel: the pull RISES when you turn!
-- Superior exercise!
-- Two can WindDance side-by-side together!
-- Virtually indestructible! Longer-lasting!

MAJOR
differences
between
WindDances
and
other
kites

How WindDancing compares to trick, competition, and power flying.

How -- & why -- WindDances FLY better in the three fundamental ways In brief

Regard WindDances as sports equipment or recreational gear -- airgear -- not as typical kites

WindDancing is like driving. Use this analogy to troubleshoot sport-kite FLYING skill.

INFO

about
WindDances

Illustrations Specs & prices Colors Which WindDance? Accessories

Photos Same photos, but smaller & faster

WindDance2000 flier 570k PDF Mini flier 570k PDF PHOTO flier 557k PDF TECH flier 315k PDF

Download & install free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view & print PDF files

TECH flier, comprehensive web version

WindDance 1 in a sharp turn at 50 mph -- one wingtip flies at 100 mph, in 10 mph wind!

The "WindDance" flight envelope! The BEST way to get hooked!

The essence of WindDancing: excitement, exercise, and laughter! Field reports

Top selling points Why WindDances FLY so well Why they're so EASY to fly

WindDance side-by-side with a partner! A whole new world of fun! No other kites come close!

The many things a WindDance offers! Your money's worth

Compare with other parafoils Compare with sparred-parafoils Compare with deltas

What's included in the total WindDance product Additional gear needed

New User's Manual, loose-leaf 510k PDF New User's Manual, booklet 500k PDF

Tips

Our guarantee & service

Feedback from customers WindDance reviews

About Seattle AirGear The WindDance story

BASIC

INFO

about
kiting

What is a stunt kite? What is a sport kite? What is trick flying?

What is a power kite? What is stacking?

Competitive vs. fun-recreational flying How the public sees 'expert' flying

Straight-flight speed & pull Turning speed & pull FLYING technique FLYING exercise

How does a dual-line kite turn? Apparent vs. actual speed Airspeed vs. groundspeed

What is "kite FLYING"? Speed-&-pull basics How speed & pull affect FLYING performance

Want a dual-line kite that FLIES well? Qualities to look for. "High-tech" isn't one of them.

How improperly designed and engineered kites limit your fun

How the sport evaluates dual-line kites

The best control handles A better method than sleeving

Wind quality How to measure and judge the wind

Safety Fundamental performance equations of dual-line kite FLYING Kite sailing

Sport overview Kite Physics 101 Kite Physics 102

News

&

Commentary

News & commentary, 1998-1999 News & commentary, 1997

Beneath the smiling surface: The "kite culture" has erected an obstacle course of
six major barriers between the general public and easy high-performance fun-FLYING

The sport's huge kite-FLYING knowledge void

Why we had to start selling direct
The jungle of hype -- wouldn't comprehensive & accurate education be better?
How the "kite culture" has damaged the sport
What the sport promotes vs. what people want
Why can't the sport also offer easy high-performance fun-FLYING?
Why can't organized kiting & kite retailers educate and give people a choice?

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WindDance dual-line parafoil stunt kites/sport kites are developed, sold, and backed by Seattle AirGear.
WindDance, WindDancing, Seattle AirGear, and AirGear are trademarks of Seattle AirGear.
Copyright © 1995-2017 Seattle AirGear.
This page last revised May-1-2000