A traction kite anchoring device for attachment to a harness worn by a user to transfer force from a traction kite to the user. The traction kite anchoring device comprising a first member at an end of at least one line connected to a said kite and a chicken loop for attachment to a said harness and releasably connected to said first member, wherein the chicken loop has a first end comprising an anchor able to be received and secured at an anchor receiver of the first member in a releasable and tool-less manner.