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Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

Kites are also used for other forms of recreation. In the popular sport of kitesurfing, a hand-held kite gives speed and lift while you surf.

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Photograph by Tim Stockman

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Bob Maysmor. 'Kites and manu tukutuku', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/kites-and-manu-tukutuku/3/1