Bow kite

Bow kites are used in a variety of kite-related sports, including kiteboarding and snowkiting.

Because of their depower range, they allow users to combat problems caused by gusts, making them safer to use.

They are also used by kite surfers for wave riding, as their unique shape lends itself to this discipline.

These included possible inversion of the kite; less stability; heavier bar pressure, leading to greater user fatigue; more difficult relaunch; and lack of "sled boosting" effect when jumping.

In 2006, second-generation flat LEI kites were developed, which improved many previous issues.