Sport Kite Podcast

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. 

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. 

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!

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 ca...

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. 

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!

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!

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

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

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. 

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. 

Michel Gagnon brought his passion for not only dual line team flying, but in getting folks 'on the line' when it comes to team to the Sport Kite Camp at WSIKF. In this talk he goes over some the basics that will help you if you are thinking about starting a dual line team, or wondering if you are able to join one that already exists... by the way, the answer to both of those questions is a resound...

Carl Robertshaw has an extensive history of working together collaboratively in a team. From flying with one of the elite sport kite teams, to working at the Super Bowl, and to a multi day interactive community art piece called the Hatchling that is a dragon born in the city that grows and eventually takes flight. Each team brings a unique environment with learnings that can be brought back to the...

Paul de Bakker shares his insight into how to get the most out of a piece of music, regardless of your skill level, when it comes to sport kite flying. Whether you are doing it just for yourself, for competition, or for a performance, there is something you can gain from getting a better understanding of choreography.  You can find the workbook handed out along with this talk on our homepage. Just...

Spencer Watson shares his views about how he approaches Spatial Awareness, not only the awareness of the space you are flying in, but also your body and the space you are taking up. 

from the beach at WSIKF after the first full day!!!

Just a Quick update as we run around and pack and get ready for mini Sport Kite Camp at WSIKF! Stay tuned here and to our facebook page for live updates!

This interview was recorded earlier this year, and is a perfect follow up to the previous episode about 'finding our way back'. In this interview I sit down and chat with well known kite designer Scott Hampton and discuss the creative spark and motivation. This is relevant to all kite fliers, designers, performers, etc..... This is part 1 of the discussion. 

Well, life hit pretty hard and kept us from posting as much as we wanted, but we are back with some great content planned. But first, lets do a little update of what has happened and what is to come. 

Straight from the 'kite field' at Sport Kite Camp on Jockey's Ridge!!!

Using this bumper episode to share some of the great things going on in the sport kite world, including 2 Sport Kite Camps in the US this year! We are working on making a few more happen, find out more at sportkite.org

This episode is a continuation of the conversation with Paul de Bakker, Mario di Lucca and Spencer Watson. In this one we talk about not only the difference of some of the big kite events out there, but also the difference in approach of a 'top flier'. Do you, and should you have a different mindset when it comes to being an invited flier versus showing up to a fun fly?

Hunter Brown and Paul de Bakker discuss the past of the widely successful boutique sport kite brand Focus Kites, and about what is in store for the future. 

More about dealing with anxiety and performance prep from some of the fliers at the South Padre Island Kite Festival Indoor Show. In this episode we do a small roundtable discussion with Paul de Bakker, Spencer Watson, and Mario di Lucca.

In this episode we talk with a few of the performers at the South Padre Island Kite Festival Indoor show and ask a question that several of you the listeners have sent in. How to deal with anxiety when it comes to a competition or a performance.    Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode!