Castakite Catches a Breeze with Ease

By Emmi Kern

When mild, breezy weather comes to call, many families are inspired to go fly a kite. Kites have been around for thousands of years and have become an essential part of the American family recreational experience. It’s easy to see why. Kites get kids outside, giving them a break from electronic games and social media. The best part of flying a kite is, of course, the feeling of elation that comes from seeing your kite soaring on the wind, high above the trees.

Ideally, flying kites with the kids would be a fun, relaxing and low-cost way to enjoy the outdoors and bond as a family; in reality, kite flying often throws some unexpected curves that can put a damper on the enjoyment. Kite strings are rather notorious for being difficult to work with. It can be hard to get the hang of the proper way to set up the line, and launching and retrieving the kite can be awkward. In some cases, the line can cause cuts and abrasions. And it’s not just kids who face frustrations; many a parent has been known to be flummoxed trying to tie a D-loop. It’s time for a safer, easier kite flying experience, and Castakite might be the way to soar.

Castakite is an alternative kite line that’s designed to reduce many of the frustrations common to kite flying. Castakite casts out and reels in, giving the flyer improved control and very little hassle. It’s one of those simple yet revolutionary ideas that make people say “Why didn’t anyone think of this earlier?”

It’s no coincidence that Castakite works in much the same way as a fishing pole; the product’s designer, New York-based entrepreneur Matthias Hackett, is an avid fisherman who drew on his knowledge of fishing equipment to come up with a solution for the challenges of kite flying. Hackett grew up as a young outdoorsman and promotes the power of outdoor activities to improve children’s mental and emotional well-being. Kite-flying is one activity that gets kids walking, running, and breathing fresh air.

Castakite can help make kite flying more accessible and fun: www.castakite.com