Kite Fighting
A kite has two essential parts: wing and tether line. In kite fighting, the kite line plays a huge part in the activity. Sport kite fighting is perhaps 2000 year old; participation worldwide is high. North American Kite Fighter Association (NAFKA) Trawl-board and paravane innovator
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