Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Flying a kite has been an enduring windy day pastime for so long that historians ...

I learned a valuable lesson this afternoon. Don't fly a kite in 50 mph winds. I broke the crap out of my kite. The wind around DC has been awesome today, solid 40 mph winds, with gusts at 50 mph. So I ...

1. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON: Different shapes fly best in different wind speeds. Diamonds are ideal in moderate winds, while big box kites are good when it’s blowing strong and steady. For beach kiting, go ...

Diamond-shaped kites used to be a kite-flyer's best friend, but nowadays you're just as likely to see kites shaped like turtles, butterflies and even a great white shark hovering up there in the sky.

Have you ever tried to build your own kite? Kites have been a source of entertainment for centuries for kids around the world. How do some features of a kite, such as its tail, affect how it flies? In ...

The next time someone tells you to "go fly a kite," take it as an idea for sky-friendly fun, rather than a means of shooing you off. Then head to the Panhandle’s premier kite stores: Kitty Hawk Kites ...

For millenniums, the airborne objects have mesmerized cultures around the world. Now, a new generation of artists is taking their creation to new heights. Credit...By Rene and Radka Supported by By ...