Many credit the French for being the first to use inflatable kites with water skis and other watercraft, and advances in kite technology in the1980 s have helped the sport become more popular among people of all ages.

• 很多人认为，法国于1980年代首开先例，结合利用充气型风筝和滑水橇及其它水上体育用品，和风筝技术的优点，使得这项运动越来越在各个年龄层次的人中间广泛流行。