The Great Kite Census
Fortuna Found is launching an idea of the Yearly Great Kite Census. It is a way for us as a community to see where we are, where we might go, and what are some important things for our community. The results will be anonymous, but posted publicly. Participation is voluntary, but highly encouraged! If you would prefer to not answer the demographics questions, you can skip them. None of the questions are required entry.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
What is your age range?
0-17
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
What is your marital status?
Single
Divorced
Married
Widowed
Partnered
Prefer not to answer
What is your annual income range?
$9,999 or less
$10,000-$24,999
$25,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999
$75,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Prefer Not to Answer
What is your employment status?
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self-employed
Unemployed
Not looking for a job
Homemaker
Student
Prefer not to answer
Retired
Partially Retired
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school
Some college / University
College diploma / Certificate
Undergraduate degree
Masters / Graduate degree
Doctorate
Prefer not to answer
Other
Where do you currently live?
Africa
Asia Major - Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, North Korea, South Korea
Australia, New Zealand
Canada
Central America & Caribbean
Europe, United Kingdom
India, China, Japan
Mediterranean
Middle East
South America
South East Asia - Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore
US Eastern States - North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Washington DC, Delaware
US Midwest States - North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana
US Mountain States - Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado
US North Eastern States - Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island
US Pacific States - Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada
US Southeastern States - Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida
US Southern States - Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana
US Southwest States - Arizona, New Mexico
Select all that apply that you identify as to other kite people
Sport kite flier
Single Line/Art Kite flier
Big kite/Line Laundry Flier
Fighter Kite Flier
Power Kite / Kiteboarding
Kite Maker / Designer / Builder
Other
How often do you fly kites: 1 = Never, 5 = 6 times a year, 10 = At least once a week
Never
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Every Week
10
1 is Never, 10 is Every Week
How often do you WANT TO fly kites: 1 = Never, 5 = 6 times a year, 10 = At least once a week
Never
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Every Week
10
1 is Never, 10 is Every Week
What is the main thing that prevents you from flying kites?
Proximity to flying space
Weather
Access issues - Physical, permits, etc...
Equipment
Lack of Team/Partners
Financial reasons
Family/Relationships
Other
Did you fly kites as a kid/child?
Yes
No
I can't remember
Who influenced/got you involved in kite flying the first time?
Grandparents (2 Generations older)
Parents/Aunts/Uncles (1 Generation older)
Known Peers - Siblings, Friends (Same Generation)
I picked it up on my own
I am not sure
Not Applicable
Who influenced/got you involved in kite flying for the 'long term' or as an adult?
Grandparents (2 Generations older)
Parents/Aunts/Uncles (1 Generation older)
Known Peers - Siblings, Friends (Same Generation)
I picked it up on my own
I am not sure
Not Applicable
What are your other interests? (Select all that apply)
Arts & Entertainment
Autos & Vehicles
Beauty & Fitness
Books & Literature
Business & Industrial
Computers & Electronics
Finance
Food & Drink
Games
Hobbies & Leisure
Home & Garden
Internet & Telecom
Jobs & Education
Law & Government
News
Online Communities
People & Society
Pets & Animals
Real Estate
Reference
Science
Shopping
Travel
World Localities
Motorsports
E-sports
Other
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All about your kites and kite activities
The following questions are all about how you like to participate or enjoy kites.
How many kites do you currently own?
0-5
6-15
16-30
I have lost track
I don't own any yet
What types of kites do you own?
Sport Kites / Stunt Kites (predominately dual line and quad line)
Fighter Kites (Single line)
Single Line kites - With Sticks
Single Line soft kites
Line Laundry and lifters
Power Kites
Miniature Kites
Other
Do you design/make/build kites? - Select the most accurate one
I design kites
I design and build kites for myself
I design and build kites for myself and others
I design/build/make kites commercially
I build kites of other peoples designs for myself
I build kites of other peoples designs for myself and others
I do not make kites
I want to design/build/make kites but haven't started yet
If you do design/make/build kites, how many a year do you make? (consider the last 5 years)
1-2
3-5
5-10
10+
I do this commercially, or for large production runs
not applicable
What is your preferred design for kites
Minimalist (with 1 or 2 colors)
Bold colors and design (e.g.neon colors)
With slogans and pictures
Other
Which of the followings would influence your decision to buy a certain brand?
Price
Quality
Value
Brand
Other
If your favorite kite was a person, how would you describe it?
Imaginative
Serious
Funny
Colorful
Spirited
Successful
Cheerful
Outdoorsy
Introvert
Daring
Reliable
Sophisticated
Intelligent
Honest
Classy
Tough
Other
Do you actively use Social Media to connect with other kite people? This includes Facebook, X, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok etc...
Yes, I use it exclusively
Yes, I use it after I meet people
No, I don't use it
I used to use it, but I do not anymore
Other
Do you create kite related content for social media?
Yes, I currently do
Yes, I used to, but I am not active any more
No, I do not
Not yet, but I am considering it.
Other
Which media platforms do you use to consume/watch/read kite related content?
Print Magazines / Newsletters
Digital Magazines / Newsletters
Facebook / Instagram
Youtube
TikTok
TV / Radio
Podcast / Streaming Audio
Streaming Video services
Dedicated Websites
Other
If you do create content, what platforms do you publish in/on
Print Magazines / Newsletters
Digital Magazines / Newsletters
Facebook / Instagram
Youtube
TikTok
TV / Radio
Podcast / Streaming Audio
Streaming Video services
Dedicated Websites
I do not create content
Other
I consume kite content on social media this much PER WEEK: 1 - Maybe once a week, 5 - at least once a day, 10 - multiple times a day
Worst
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Best
10
1 is Worst, 10 is Best
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Kite Clubs and Organizations
This section is all about how you interact with other kite fliers, builders, and the world.
Are you a member of a local or regional kite club? This does not include large organizations such as the American Kitefliers Association, STACK, or other governing bodies
Yes, I am a member of one
Yes, I am a member of more than one
No, I am not a member
No, there are no clubs near me
I am no longer a member of the local club
Things that are important to me in a local kite club are:
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
This is why I am a part of a club
Frequent events
Learning Opportunities
Networking with other enthusiasts
Access to locations/resources
My kite club meets my needs as a kite flier/builder (Skip if you are not a member of a local club)
1
2
3
4
5
What is something good your kite club does that you appreciate?
Skip this if you are not a member of a local club
What is something you wish your kite club did or had?
Please answer regardless if you are a member of a club or not
If you were once a member and are no longer, what is preventing you from being a member again?
Please answer if you are a former member, or are thinking of letting your current membership lapse
Are you a member of a large kite organization? (such as the AKA, STACK, etc...)
Yes, I am a current member in good standing
No, I am not a current member.
I was, but I am no longer a member
I have been contemplating membership
Things that are important to me in a large kite organization are:
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
This is why I am a part of an organization
Frequent events
Learning Opportunities
Networking with other enthusiasts
Access to locations/resources
My kite organization meets my needs as a kite flier/builder (Skip if you are not a member of a large organization)
1
2
3
4
5
What is something good your kite organization does that you appreciate?
Skip this if you are not a member of a kite organization
What is something you wish your kite organization did or had?
Please answer regardless if you are a member of a club or not
If you were once a member and are no longer, what is preventing you from being a member again?
Please answer if you are a former member, or are thinking of letting your current membership lapse
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Kite Festivals / Events / public interactions
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability based on the last 5 years.
Do you prefer to fly with a group of people or by yourself?
Yes to groups
I like to be by myself
Do you attend kite festivals or planned events?
Yes, I plan to attend at least one a year
No, I do not attend planned events
I only participate in virtual events
How many festivals/events do you attend a year?
Please enter the number of all kite related events you plan to attend a year
The types of kite events and festivals I attend are:
Large international 3+ day event (Such as Berck-sur-Mer, WSIKF, Gujarat, Weifang) 40,000+ audience
Large international 2 day event - 10,000-40,000 audience
Small/local 2 day event
Small/local 1 day event
Training camps/workshops
Other
Do you travel for your kite festivals/events
Yes, I will travel internationally for an event
Yes, I will travel via plane for an event
Yes, I will travel 4+ hours via car for an event
Yes, but I will only travel within a 4 hour drive for an event
No, I will not travel for an event
I would like to see more events that are:
Large international 3+ day events
Large international 2 day events
Small/local 2 day events
Small/local 1 day events
Training camps/workshops
Other
Please rate what is important for you at events/festivals as a kite flier and participant (this is not for workshops or training camps)
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Important
Very Important
Designated Fields
Scheduled events
Sport kite Demonstrations/performances
Fighter kite demonstrations/performances
Large kites /line laundry displays
Space for ground displays
Music
Food options for purchase
Food options provided for participants
What else do you think is important to have at Kite Events/Festivals that are NOT workshops or training camps?
For a workshop, training camp, or other non-public oriented event, how important are the following things:
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Important
Very Important
Location features (Field, building, etc...)
Location accessibility (i.e. easy to travel to)
Topic diversity
Attendance Numbers
Learning Opportunities
Flying opportunities
Building/design opportunities
Competition opportunities
Networking
What is something you would like to see from a training camp or workshop, or other event that is not a public oriented event?
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The Future!
Let's talk about looking ahead to what the kite community could look like.
What is a physical resource you need or think there needs to be for you as a kite person?
What is a VIRTUAL resource you need or think there needs to be for you as a kite person?
What is an issue you think needs to be addressed that prevents people from participating in kite activities
What is something you think would help get others involved in kites?
Any thing else to add about kites, kite festivals, kite building, or the kite community?
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