Sport Kite Podcast

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Join host Nic O'Neill and the panel of sport kite fliers as they go in depth into this simple object that has been a toy, an inspiration, a tool, a hobby, and more for countless people around the world. With interviews of professional kite fliers, designers, and builders discussing everything from the treasured past to the future. Expect to find a little bit of everything. If you are interested in sport kites, this is the place to be. Whether you are just getting started with your first sport kite, or have been flying for decades. There is something for everyone. read less

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World Kite Cup daily recap - Dual line pair

World Kite Cup daily recap - Dual line pair

recap of today's dual line pairs competition at the world kite cup....get ready....this episode is recorded in the house with about 20 people!!!!!

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World Kite Cup daily recap - Dual line pair

World Kite Cup daily recap - Dual line pair

recap of today's dual line pairs competition at the world kite cup....get ready....this episode is recorded in the house with about 20 people!!!!!

2024 World Kite Cup competition - quad line - Recap

2024 World Kite Cup competition - quad line - Recap

A noisy evening in the team USA kite house as we talk about the quad line individual competition with friends from France, Spain and Canada.

2024 World Kite Cup - daul line individual recap

2024 World Kite Cup - daul line individual recap

Doing today's daily recap with Lam Hoac and Paul de Bakker two of the competitors in today's dual line competition. To see more about the competition check out our home page and click on the world sport kite tab.

2024 World Kite Cup Day 2 - recap

2024 World Kite Cup Day 2 - recap

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2024 World Kite Cup Day 1 recap

2024 World Kite Cup Day 1 recap

it's been travel and demo day for the past 24 hrs for Team USA Sport Kite Team and many others. here is a short recap of the days events.

Big competitions are about more than winning the podium - An interview with Jerry and Marcia Cannon

Big competitions are about more than winning the podium - An interview with Jerry and Marcia Cannon

On the day that Team USA Sport Kite team heads to the world kite cup in Berck-sur-mer, France, we bring to you this interview conducted on the beach at the final training week for most of the team in Long Beach, Washington. While there, Jerry and Marcia Cannon joined the crew to not only support them, but to offer wisdom, guidance, and feedback on the flying. As former world sport kite champions they have a lot of insight to share. Hope you enjoy!

Take it from me - Part 2 with John Barresi

Take it from me - Part 2 with John Barresi

Following up on our conversation with John we talk about some of the important things to learn when you start getting 'serious' about your kite flying. Field etiquette, basic moves and ground work, getting in your reps, and body position, are all things that are worth spending the time on to learn!

"Take it from me ....": Something I Learned with John Barresi

"Take it from me ....": Something I Learned with John Barresi

With a few decades of kite flying as a competitor and a performer, take it from John Barresi when he says there are some important things to learn when you get started that go above and beyond just learning a new trick. Approach the field right, use the system that is in place, and have the right attitude.... it goes a long way. John comes back to the Sport Kite Podcast and we discuss World Kite Cup, Competition and more. This is the first part of a longer conversation that we will continue you on in the coming episodes!

Meet Team Cutting Edge of 2005 and Team USA of 2024

Meet Team Cutting Edge of 2005 and Team USA of 2024

Reading from an article in Kiting Magazine and highlighting some of the overlap with the current Team USA, we get a great sense of deja vu!!!

Fenix Pair - Who we are and the World Kite Cup

Fenix Pair - Who we are and the World Kite Cup

Stephan and Igneborg of Fenix Pair share their story and some of the details about their preparation for the upcoming World Kite Cup in Berck-sur-Mer France at the end of April.

Team USA Part 2 - World Kite Cup Prep

Team USA Part 2 - World Kite Cup Prep

A follow up episode where we meet the other members of Team USA Sport Kite Team and talk to them about the preparations and expectations of the upcoming World Kite Cup in Berck-sur-Mer France.

New season is here!!! And the NEW TEAM USA!

New season is here!!! And the NEW TEAM USA!

Welcome to the new season of the Sport Kite Podcast! We are kicking off this season with a chat with the co-captains of the new TEAM USA, Spencer Watson and Paul de Bakker, and about their preparations for the upcoming World Kite Cup in Berck-sur-Mer. Check out www.watty.us and www.levelonekitesusa.com two of the great sponsors of Team USA!

Interview with Carl Robertshaw Part 2 - Competition, Mentorship, and Transcending politics

Interview with Carl Robertshaw Part 2 - Competition, Mentorship, and Transcending politics

This is our final episode of the season and of 2023 and we are so happy to end it with the second part of the Interview with Carl Robertshaw. In this one we talk a little bit more about re-inventing competition, the need for mentorship right now, how kite flying can make a person feel relevant, and how kites is able to transcend politics. We will be taking an extended break as we prepare and catch up for next season and get fully back into the swing of things. See you in the new year!

Carl Robertshaw - Interview Part 1

Carl Robertshaw - Interview Part 1

In this episode we catch up with Carl Robertshaw after he left the Washington State Int'l Kite Festival and headed back home to England. What stood out for him about the various kite festivals, what is inspiring him, and what teams continue to make him think about the future. This interview is broken up into a few different episodes that will be released over the coming weeks.

Interview with Kite Flier Torrey Lindemann Part 2

Interview with Kite Flier Torrey Lindemann Part 2

Finishing up the second half of the interview with Torrey where we talk about past inspiration, what is keeping him active now, and who is inspiring him for the future. Don't forget to listen to the first half!

Interview with kite flier Torrey Lindemann

Interview with kite flier Torrey Lindemann

In this episode host NIc O'Neill sits down with Torrey Lindemann and talks about his history in kite flying and on the sport kite field. While he has a past that spans working with some top brands, and developing friendships with many folks, he is now making waves with his social media channels pushing the joy of kites!

Kurtis Jones, and the Wind Wolves Kite Show: Part 2

Kurtis Jones, and the Wind Wolves Kite Show: Part 2

Following up the conversation with Kurtis Jones of Wind Wolves Kite Show!!

Kurtis Jones Part 1

Kurtis Jones Part 1

Kurtis Jones joins us for an introductory interview about him, sport kites and the Wind Wolves Kite team/show.

Michel Gagnon - Team Flying Part 2

Michel Gagnon - Team Flying Part 2

Join us for this post Sport-Kite-Camp chat with Michel Gagnon where we talk a little bit more about his history and start to dive deep into Team Flying. This is the part 2 of a longer conversation.

Michel Gagnon and Team Sport Kite Flying Part 1

Michel Gagnon and Team Sport Kite Flying Part 1

Join us for this post Sport-Kite-Camp chat with Michel Gagnon where we talk a little bit more about his history and start to dive deep into Team Flying. This is the first part of a longer conversation.