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Anyone with an interest in kite flying, be it trick, power or traction, is welcome to come along , have a chat, and watch what we get up to. Then, if they wish, take part in a free taster session. Here's everything you need to know to have a go and join the SKF (Currently there is no membership fee - yes it's free!):

Get Started:
Our meetings and events are the best ways to get chatting about kites and ask questions so come along and meet us! The yellow boxes at the top of our forum will let you know when and where we will be flying and where we fly will tell you how to find us. At most of the places fly we offer free 30 minute taster sessions (for all ages starting at 6 years old) but at some events and at busy times we can't let you have a go so please email taster@sheffieldkitefliers.co.uk if you want to make sure we can fit you in. To have a go at Power Kiting you will need to be free of any injuries, bring along a helmet (a cycle helmet will do), and wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty (especially in winter) with strong shoes.
Important Info:
Anyone attending one of our sessions is responsible for their own safety and attends entirely at their own risk. Please read our safety guidelines. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. NEVER launch a kite without first asking the permission of the owner!
Join Our Forum:
Before or after you have a go at kiting please register on our forum. It's a great place to ask questions or ask for advice and gives you the chance to meet us all and know who to look for when you meet up with us.



Insurance:
Although membership of the SKF is free you will need 3rd party liability insurance, which is around £15 a year, after your initial taster session, and BEFORE you can have another go with our kites. Insurance is also ESSENTIAL if you wish to try buggying or land boarding. All SKF members have British Power Kitesports Association membership which includes insurance that covers you for scudding, boarding, buggying, and surfing. Certain festivals, inland sites, and beaches we use require this insurance as a prerequisite for doing kite traction activities. For trick/stunt kite fliers our members use the Midland Kite Fliers for their insurance.
Your Own Kites:
If you intend to come regularly then after a couple of sessions with us you will need to purchase your own equipment. This is to allow us to be able to offer taster sessions to other people and also use the kites ourselves! For advice on which kites to buy click here or talk to us on our forum. If your budget wont stretch to a new kite then check out our for sale section for some half price bargains! If you buy a new kite (or a badly set up second hand one) one of the most common mistakes we see is with the colours of the lines, handles, bars, kite killers, etc. If they are colour coded red and blue, like most are these days, then RED IS LEFT and BLUE IS RIGHT.
Our FAQ:
Check out our frequently asked questions for more info.