Greets, Denny!
Nope, power kites do not "fly" you to altitude, those are referred to as Parasails. You can, however, jump quite high off the ground, with totally
unpredictable results, with a power kite. I recommend soft sand, full body armor (Moto-X type), and no spectators other than the ambulance crew.
As to where to buy powerkites, there are numerous kite stores in the Eastern U.S. who sell these things, or you can order online from any number of
stores; for sheer expertise and all-round knowledge and support before, during, and after the sale, I would recommend WindPower Sports of Las Vegas.
The owner/operator, Corey Jensen, is a past president of the American Kitefliers Association, and taught many of us to buggy. Significant is the fact
that most of us who graduated from the Corey-Lama's school of buggy have not spent any time in hospital from kite- or buggy-related accidents. Safety
first!
Interesting that you first discovered application of power kites to boats. Check out this website:
http://www.kiteship.com.
This company is comprised of some of our regulars of the California deserts, who buggy and fly kites of many kinds. See what this crazy sport can
lead to?
Also, Peter Lynn, the inventor of the kite buggy and manufacturer of great power kites and buggies, often comes out to play in the deserts of the
West, and he's got a new toy to should see... the Kite Cat. It's a catamaran, kite-powered, VERY fast, and an ingenious invention.
Good luck in your exploration of kite-powered lunacy!
-Dooley :moon:
Mike \"Lack-O-Slack\" Dooley
\"Nothing is foolproof, to a sufficiently talented fool!\"
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