Kite Buggy: Full speed ahead on wheels.

If you are passionate about adventure sports and speed, you won't want to miss practicing this new sport on wheels. We will go at full speed, propelled only by the wind and the resistance of a kite. So hold on tight and let's go full throttle on wheels in this new adventure post.

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The Kite Buggy, also known as parakart, is a sport that involves being pulled by a large kite controlled by the wind, allowing us to slide on grass or sand on wheels. This kite is controlled by a series of strings handled by the pilot, which are attached to a small sailboat, known as the buggy, giving the discipline its name. The discipline dates back more than seventeen centuries, with the invention of the kite in China. However, it wasn't until 1822 that George Pocock experimented with a vehicle that could glide thanks to the wind's traction.

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How it's practiced This sport bears some resemblance to sailing, which is why it's considered a land sailing sport. Kite flying enhances concentration and coordination skills. Although classified as an extreme sport, it doesn't pose any inherent danger, as it is practiced in open spaces such as fields, beaches, or deserts.

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The pilot is solely responsible for handling both the vehicle and the kite. The kite is not attached to the vehicle in any way, so the person must hold it.

Components

Kite: It is a flexible aerodynamic sail or wing made of nylon fabric, making it lightweight and durable. The lines used for control are thin, typically 2 or 4 lines with lengths ranging from 15 to 30 meters. These lines connect the kite to the controls, of which each kite has two. One of the lines acts as a brake. Buggy: It is a three-wheeled kart, similar to a tricycle but without handlebars. It is easy to disassemble and transport. Similar to sails, they follow the same navigation process and vocabulary.

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Other accessories: It is important to always use safety accessories such as harnesses to secure the pilot's waist, helmets for protection, gloves to prevent burns from the lines, sunglasses, elbow pads, knee pads, etc.