Kite flying back in Afghanistan

Discussion in 'World Events' started by kmguru, Dec 15, 2007.

  1. kmguru Staff Member

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    Kite-flying was banned in Afghanistan during Taliban rule, but it is again out in the open, over the hills of Kabul. Like this man, these Afghan fliers are engaged in kite-fighting. ....after many years of U.S. presence!

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  3. S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    Patang!!!!

    Damn that used to fun!
     
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  5. John99 Banned Banned

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    Wouldn't it just have been easier for taliban to ban people. Guess that is why their called the TaliBAN, probably means TOTALBAN.
     
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  7. Nickelodeon Banned Banned

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    Dont they interfere with UAVs?

    Or will they be mistaken for rocket launchers and be bombed to death.
     
  8. kmguru Staff Member

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    Chances are remote that an UAV will run in to them. The volume of space is too much...it is like a needle in a hay stack....
     
  9. Nickelodeon Banned Banned

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    YEah but these things happen....
     
  10. phlogistician Banned Banned

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    Those kite fighters have some awsome skill, I saw a demo where one cut the other's kite strings, and then captured the loose kite by swirling around the cut thread, and bringing it back down. Amazing for a single control line!
     
  11. kmguru Staff Member

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    You ground up glass and use it with glue on the string. Now a days they use Aluminium Carbide....
     
  12. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    haven't some people died because of that? The glass covered string catches them across the throat and zip...blood everywhere.
     
  13. kmguru Staff Member

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    It can happen...but those people wear head gear that flows both sides of the neck and hence the neck is protected. More like they will cut their hands...but this type of activity is frowned upon...only in free style competition where anything goes...that is few and far between.
     
  14. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    It must be thrilling to watch. I wish National Geographic would do a special on it.
     
  15. Echo3Romeo One man wolfpack Registered Senior Member

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    Only when you're fighting this guy...

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  16. Syzygys As a mother, I am telling you Valued Senior Member

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    In Pakistan there is a city where during the 3 day kitefest 2-3 dozens of people die due to injuries....
     

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