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Kite flying is a great individual, group or
family pastime and the steady beach winds are ideal for it. There are
simple, easy-to-fly kites that go up and stay up, exciting stunt kites that
do loops and dives, and even power kites to give you a good workout. For
thrill seekers, kiteboarding is the latest rage. Kiteboarding uses a large
powerful kite to pull you on a board in the water (see our
Watersports chapter). Other ideas for kites? Use a kite for marking your
spot on the beach or your beach house. Tie a sturdy kite to your beach chair
or deck railing and it will fly all day long. Nowadays, kites are made of
durable nylons with fiberglass or carbon frames, which helps them hold up to
the beach winds, and they'll last for years. Popular spots for kite flying
are the north and south ends of Wrightsville Beach, north end of Carolina
Beach and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. In fact, most of our beaches
are terrific places to fly kites, just make sure you're in a clear area if
flying a stunt kite. Please take care so that your kite and kite string
does not blow out into the water as they are very hazardous to marine life. |
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Blowing In the Wind
222 Causeway Dr., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 509-9989, (888) 509-9989
www.gokitesurf.com |
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Blowing in the Wind has plenty of kite-flying
fun for everyone. As the area’s largest full-service kite shop, with
locations in downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, they carry a huge
selection of colorful kites for all ages and skill levels, from easy-to-fly
single line kites, delta kites and box kites, to controllable stunt kites
and big show kites. Looking for a thrill? Try one of their Jet-Ski assisted
kiteboarding lessons (read all about this exciting sport in the
Watersports chapter). Blowing in the Wind in Wrightsville Beach is the
area’s only supplier of kiteboarding products and lessons. Come check out
the dazzling array of kites and explore their wide selection of windsocks,
wind chimes, puzzles and wooden toys for kids. |
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