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"Giant kites" (lemmy.world)
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[–] merc 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

And they're a lot more advanced than traditional sails.

Traditional sails only work with surface winds, which are relatively weak. These giant kites can go much higher and take advantage of much stronger and more reliable winds at higher altitudes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You can also go upwind with traditional salsa

[–] merc 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I think it's more the refried beans that cause wind.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I'm just going to leave it as salsa