| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kevlar: | A very strong fiber sometimes used for kite lines. Has some characteristics which make it somewhat less desirable than Spectra. |
| Kitesurfing, Kiteboarding: | Also called kite sailing or flysurfing. Using a kite to pull you across the water with a board under your feet. Kitesurfing is specific to water. Kiteboarding includes kitesurfing, landboarding and snowkiting. |
| Knot: | Speed of one nautical mile per hour. It is 1.852 Km per hour or 1.15 mph. |