# Paraplegic Kite Surfing The ‘Soul' Kite Gives Extreme Sports to the Physically Challen By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-parplegic-kite-surfing References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/soul-adds-sports-to-stagnant-living-of-paraplegics/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7160/paraplegics-kite-board-soul-by-etay-amir.html) Designer Etay Amir wanted to give paraplegics the ability to engage in sports and become mobile while not worrying about their personal safety. He created the ‘Soul’ kite to do just that. The Soul kite is a device that allows the [physically challenged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair) to go [kite surfing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-cup) while staying safe and secure. It gives them the opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement of [water sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-foils-liftx) by enhancing their “free movement on the water.” The Soul kite is also wind-powered and requires a minimal amount of movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Assistive Sports Technology:** The development of devices like the 'Soul' kite enables physically challenged individuals to engage in extreme sports, opening up new opportunities in the assistive sports technology market. - **Inclusive Outdoor Recreation:** The 'Soul' kite caters to the needs of paraplegics, highlighting the growing trend of inclusive outdoor recreation where everyone can participate, regardless of physical abilities. - **Safe and Secure Mobility Solutions:** The 'Soul' kite addresses safety concerns for paraplegics in water sports and presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative, safe, and secure mobility solutions for individuals with physical challenges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Technology:** The emergence of assistive sports technology creates disruption and innovation opportunities within the sports technology industry, as it focuses on designing products specifically for individuals with physical challenges. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The inclusive outdoor recreation trend opens up new avenues for the outdoor recreation industry, encouraging the development of accessible products and experiences for individuals with disabilities. - **Mobility Solutions:** Safe and secure mobility solutions, like the 'Soul' kite, can disrupt the mobility solutions industry by offering innovative products that address the unique needs of individuals with physical impairments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.md) - [Smartphone-Controlled Mobility Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosolo-personal-mobility-device.md) - [Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hand-cycle.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Inclusive All-Terrain EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-vinga.md)