Rob Sheridan is an American photographer.
Bow kites are leading edge inflatable kites that incorporate a bridle on the leading edge .. They are used for the sport of kiteboarding .. They can be identified by a flat , swept-back profile and concave trailing edge allowing the kite greater depower .. Bow kite design was pioneered by Bruno Legaignoux , and have been licensed to many kite manufacturers .. The first major manufacturer to introduce these bow kites to the United States was Cabrinha Kites .. Bow kites have a wider wind range than C-kites -LRB- traditional LEI kites -RRB- , so two kite sizes -LRB- such 7m ² and 12m ² -RRB- could form an effective quiver for winds ranging from 10 to 30 + knots for a 75 kg rider .. LEI kites. Leading edge inflatable kite. This makes bow kites more suitable for beginners to kite sports ; however , they are also used by professionals .. Bow kites are used in a variety of kite related sports , including kitesurfing and snowkiting .. kitesurfing. kitesurfing. snowkiting. 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 .. kite surfers. Kitesurfing