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70 SMT007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2019 Wherever you see somebody flying a kite, you see a friend. Your 12-year-old brother is here as well. Cardin, how long have you been fly- ing kites? Cardin Nguyen: About four years in sport kites, and all my life, if you count diamond kites. Matties: What do you like most about flying kites? Cardin Nguyen: When I'm out at the beach, I'm able to interact with people and do something fun. Matties: Who inspires you? Cardin Nguyen: Alden Miller, Lam Hoac, Brett Morris, James Christman and you; you've all have given me tips to improve my flying. Matties: Today, I noticed that sometimes the kite picks you up. When you're flying a really powerful kite, how does that feel? Cardin Nguyen: Usually, it puts a strain on my forearms. If I'm flying a laser kite, I always move my torso to help move my hands, and if I'm flying something like a vented stan- dard, then I won't use my torso to move the kite; instead, I'll just use my hands. And if I'm doing tricks, I push my hands into my chest to do tricks because if I have my hands straight out, I wouldn't be able to do any - thing. Matties: Well, you're not a very big guy yet, but you're strong because you're flying some incredibly powerful kites. Cardin Nguyen: When I'm flying powerful kites in a strong wind, I've learned from people to dig my feet into the sand or lean back enough; otherwise, I'll hit the ground. If I have trouble, people always give me tips, saying, "Do this, and it will be easier or lighter." Matties: Right, so you also perform for crowds of people. How does that make you feel? Cardin Nguyen: Fun, but sometimes, I get stressed out because I don't know what peo- Dylan has a great assistant in his brother Cardin.