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I never thought that a two year old could fly a Kite - but I just saw a video to prove me wrong! The little tot running along happily in front of the kite is Tim Parish's son. You can f
Kite flying has more benefits than most of us think of. Kite flyer's will tell you that flying kites will regenerate energy and has a way of reducing stress and tension of everyday life. Kite f
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY, U.S.A. selected the kite as one of the three items added to it's Hall of Fame for 2007. The 'kite' joins the other two award winning toys to r
...entangled in its engine. This tragic story reminds kiters to be responsible with their kite line and kites in the air. Safe flying practices should be maintained at all times and kites should con...
...resting suggestion for supplying part of the need of ships in fuel. Flying well above the waves, these kites can capture more power than even the highest topsail of a clipper ship. With favorable w...
I came across a useful discussion on the way to cope with the difficulty of bringing the kite down safely in heavy wind. Crisp explained how he applied a creative solution of Henry Jebe to the probl
We've been doing some more 'cleaning' and we have the following stunt kites for sale. These kites are leftover inventory from our kite shop called Birds of Play in Michigan. Most have never been flown
...read promotion of religion has done more damage to society than any other single movement. This is rec.kites isn't it? So go take your myth and promote it somewhere else. Talk about kites, not your ...
...n URL Location (or similar), (_not_ open file!). (no audio) 339K AVI : http://members.nbci.com/PuppetKites/video/irfzoomout.AVI 207K Real Player version: http://members.nbci.com/PuppetKites/vide...
Does anyone know where I can find one of the old Gibson Girl box kites? This was the very first kite I ever owned and was given to me by a cousin in about 1961. It is long since lost and I'd love to g
...reet, at the mouth of Alltel Stadium. We suspect that there will be many blimp and aerial shots of these kites as well as every form of mass media, that will be a great opportunity to promote modern k...
Take a look at those pictures that were taken from kites!! :whistle: [IMAGE] [IMAGE]
I am wondering how well Spiderwire fishing line would work for kites. It is much smaller diameter and weight than the strength of similar line. For instance I have some rated at 35/150. Meaning it is
I thought that I counted at least 15 Gibson girl kites at wroughton today - Saturday. A sort of wall has been made of some of them (like laying bricks)- no one flew them though - weather overcast and
You ain't kidding. I moved away from Malvern 7 years ago and they had gone then which was a shame
...as like as they were planning on bringing their buggies. There is a photo taken on 9/23/00 at http://www.kites.org/tiskk/sandsmall.jpg (for low bandwidth users) and http://www.kites.org/tiskk/sandlarg...
Looks like the RemarQ rec.kites *feed* is available over in AltaVista. I am posting this from there, and the website looks exactly like the *regular* RemarQ page did :) Try: http://altavista.remarq.
I can't even get a store bought kite to fly. I am looking for a site that is like: 'Kites For Dummies'... I am very interested in learning about the aerodynamics, materials, plans, history.. Thank
...retail company at www.thekitecloset.com and for a limited time has some real killer prices on some great kites, Box Of tricks $ 145 Gemini $ 185 and a really cool kite I got to fly for the first time ...
...d really great places to fly would be appreciated. My interests are, for the most part, two line stunt kites. TIA,...
...g my material, not worried about being flamed, or trying to be the king on this hill. I am here to enjoy kites and learn what I can to be a better flyer. I have seen the COM. Posts, These are Ok, bu...
...kunst in einem Raum, spezielle Geschenke mit ungewöhnlicher Art. Besuchen Sie bitte die Web site http://kites.grandfound.com....
Michael, I have a Prism Vapor, but I've only flown it once. I've been told that the Wren is a good indoor kite and easy on the pocket book. In case your not aware of it there is a dome in St. Paul on
Has anyone seen the TV commercial with kites in it? it has 4 black standard, classic style diamond kites with tails flying together representing something like status quo insurance companies and then
Hi there, Does any1 have a plan for one of the following kites, or know where i can find them: Razor, Blade II Arc (by Plynn) bora I/m looking to build one of these kites myself, Thanx. Thee
...nson Matchbox for those higher wind days. I would welcome any comments from those who have flown these kites..... I am not an expert but have mastered a few tricks.....
... what Into the Wind sells?? That way I could use up some scrap, and alternate the primary colors for the kites?? But alot of work if they will end up being ineffective.....
Does anyone have a favorite tape or adhesive that resists heat better than packing tape and carpet tape does? It gets old, finding loose pieces of buka in the pizza box. Had no problem in winter....
...lexifoils out of the boot of the car because I haven't found anywhere yet in the area to fly them. The kites in question are two Flexifoil 8ft ProTeams. Help gratefully received. TIA....
Anyone had experience of these Kites? They seem very good value for money. Do they have gauze over the leading edge? What is the lift like? I would be using this kite for a mountain board. Any comment
... it had saved my kite from taking off to Denmark on its own! I use it every time now, and when I loan my kites to other people to try, I put the 'cuff' on them, too. Here's how to make your own. Get...
Dear sirs, We are looking for worldwide distributers/importers for our quality kites. Please do not hesitate to contact with us for more information and visit our web site www.yakompex.com Kind re
Hi All, Just looking on the coastguard kites site and they claim evolver use HQ sessions LOL http://www.coastguard-kites.com/sportshq.htm I reakon Carl should sue!!!
...of July. We should have All this in one day can you handle it!!!!!!! The Flying Squad, more types of Kites then you can count The Brighton Kite Flyers + 40ft Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Dropping (Eeeerr...
Hey all, I'm based in London, and am very keen to get into kitesurfing. I've been browsing around the various kite and kitesurfing site looking for lessons and it looks like the closest spot is Shor

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