Kite sailing opens several possibilities not on hand in traditional sailing:
In Pakistan, kite flying is a hip ritual for the spring festival known as Basant. However, kite flying is currently banned as some kite fliers engage in kite battles by coating their strings with snifter or shards of metal, leading to injuries and death. Kite jingo is a model popular sport in Pakistan, mainly centered in Kites Lahore. Kup, Patang, Guda, and Nakhlaoo are some of the kites used in fighting and they vary in balance, measurement and speed through the air.