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Stunt kites, which gained popularity in the 1980s, are precision-controlled designs—typically chevron-shaped deltas or flexible ram-air soft designs—capable of performing a variety of high-speed aerial maneuvers. These include:
- Figure eights
- Sharp turns
- Stops in midair
- Flying backward
- Other complex acrobatics1
These maneuvers are achieved using either dual-line control kites or quad-line kites, the latter of which provide enhanced precision and instant braking action.1