Are you in a big open space away from downwind hazards? Other People – Are you on a quiet beach or field? Give other beach users space and keep them safe. Environment – How windy is it? How does the tide affect you? Are you using the correct equipment? History An early form of the wheeled landboard was invented by children in New York state in 1916 using roller skates, baby carriage wheels, a wooden board and a cloth sail: With front and rear wheels oiled well, and a brisk breeze blowing, he can travel at a 20 mile-per-hour clip without much difficulty, despite the crude construction of the vehicle. See also Windsport Land sailing References External links Worldwide Kite Landboarding Forum - Worldwide Kite Landboarding Forum Flyboarden.nl - Nederlands flyboarders forum Flyboarden.pl - Polish landkiting forum FunKitesurf.com - Spanish Landkite Forum - Information for people wanting to learn Kite Landboarding Boardsports Kites Kite flying