The kite buggy was probably invented in China around the 13th century.

Land yachts on wheels and kite buggies are steered similarly to cars.

At good venues, these miniyahts often sail informally together with kite buggies.

This results in tighter turns with less arm movement - this is important if sitting in a kite buggy.

The kite buggy's rear wheels are mounted at the ends of the rear axle.

A kite buggy is a light, purpose-built vehicle powered by a traction kite (power kite).

Performing the sport, the kite buggy pilot has to always act responsibly and make sure to not harm bystanders or cause damage to the environment or property.

The area is popular, mostly in the summer months, with local families, holidaymakers, picnickers, horseriders, ramblers, metal detectors, dogwalkers and the occasional kite buggy.

The speed achieved in kite buggies by skilled drivers can range up to around 110 km/h (70 mph), hence protective clothing, including a safety helmet, is commonly worn.

Other aspects of sport kiting include power or traction kites, which can be used to tow wheeled kite buggies (kite buggying) or surfboards (kite surfing).

The vehicles include hovercraft, a tricycle hang glider, a helicopter, a three-wheeled ATV, a larger ATV and a kite buggy.

Be aware that commercially made kite buggies are not fitted with suspension or shock absorbers of any kind so a heavy landing from a buggy jump could cause a serious lower back injury.

In Europe in the late 90s the kite buggy scene was becoming popular and there were a large number of traction kite designs from a large number of European companies.

Kite buggies are classified as "Class 8 Land Yachts " by FISLY and kite buggying competitions are often based on established land yachting guidelines.

Kite boarding, kite surfing, kite buggying, kite buggy jumping, kite landboarding, freestyle kite landboarding, snow kiting or snowkiting, downhill speed kiting, hang gliding, and kite high jumping are among the extreme kite sports wherein competitions are held.