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Some thrill-seekers are taking the phrase 'Go fly a kite!' to new heights. That's right, kiting is making a comeback — with a twist. A growing number of daredevils are adding the childhood wind toys to their favorite outdoor activities, speeding them up and creating new sports, such as kite skating, skiing, snowboarding and even kite surfing. Known as kite traction sports, the activities have seen a gradual increase in participants over the past decade — but have bloomed in the last couple of years, particularly kite surfing, according to kite traction enthusiast Bob Childs. Kite traction enthusiasts, who are mostly between 25 and 30 but can be as young as 15, hold competitions around the world. The sports are most popular in Hawaii, the southern East Coast and entire West Coast of the U.S., Australia, Europe and South America, according to Childs...
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