There's something strangely and compulsively addictive about kite flying. We find it utterly absorbing to watch on the side of a hill on a gusty day, and even more absorbing to try to take control of. Although kite flying has been in existence since the time of the Chinese ancients, it's the raw strength and durability of modern technologies that have given it a new and more compelling edge.

Take the 2.4 metre Radsail kite for instance. It's a true monster, capable of pulling a human atop a buggy or terrain board in the right conditions. Carefully manufactured from lightweight and ultra-durable rip-stop fabric, it combines scale and power with a highly developed sense of controllability. Included with this thoughtfully-assembled all-in-one package come two aluminium quad handles, specifically innovated for deployment with powerful kites, two 25m control lines and two 25m brake lines. It's all housed in a neat Radsail rucksack which has been custom-designed for housing hi-technology kiting gear.Then, all you need to do is wait for the wind, hang on to your hat and attempt to stay grounded - for a truly elevating experience.