High On Kites
March, 1993
The stunt is called manlifting and the idea is to stack as many kites as it takes to raise yourself off the ground while flying them. Sound crazy? You bet, but it's one of several spectacular tricks that you can perform with a high-tech stunt kite. Forget those wood-and-paper kites you flew as a kid. In addition to incorporating sturdy graphite composite frames and durable rip-stop nylon, these dazzlers feature multiple lines, and some have heavy-duty stainless-steel handles for greater control...
