Skate kites were once a huge rage back in the early 1900s when people would often enjoy ice skating outside during the winter months. Today, people use modern kites with their skateboards or roller-skates. The article below is from 1912 and explains how they made their own skate kites. Here’s Skate Kite Any Girl or Boy Can Sail Over Ice Faster Than Fastest Train Any girl or boy may experience the delightful feeling of flying over ice with a skate kite. All that is needed is a sail shaped so m...