Choosing the Right Kite

• Many types of stunt kite are available, all designed for different environments. One of the most important things to consider is the average wind speed in which you will be flying your kite. All kites are rated as to wind speed. There are even ultra-light kites designed to be flown indoors. Pick a solid kite rated to your average wind speed. Beginners can't go wrong with a tough, average kite like the Beetle for learning to fly a stunt kite.
  
  

Setting Up Your Kite

• Whether you're flying with friends or going solo, you'll need to stake down your kite lines to set up your kite. Push the stake into the ground close to where you want to stand when flying. Pay out the line until you reach the end loops. At this point, assemble and attach your kite.
  
  

Launching Your Kite

• Launching your kite is a bit different if you have friends along, as you can simply have someone hold the kite in the air and toss it up in the sky. If you are flying solo, have your handles staked, and pay out the lines until taut. Stand the kite up on its tail, with the kite leaning slightly backward. Go to the stake and get your line straps, putting them securely around your wrists. Hold the lines securely about chest high, and give them a quick pull, with your hands going down and toward the back. Your kite should rise up into the sky easily.
  
  

Crashing Your Kite

• It's inevitable: You will crash your kite many times. Rather than staking down the straps and going all the way back out to the kite to stand it up again, try pulling one or the other of the lines to rock the kite. With practice, you'll be able to rock the kite back up on its tail, ready for launch once again.