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Kites 101

A blog all about Kites! Building, Making, Flying!

Archive for November, 2009

ITRIX indoor stunt kite


The Itrix indoor stunt kite is a fabulous floaty kite. not sure who made the video, but it’s very cool

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How do you make a Chinese kite?

Not the Chinese dragon kites, maybe the Chinese butterfly kite or any other (simple) designs. Also, what other types of Chinese kites are there?

Thanks for any help, I reallllyyy appreciate it!

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Where can I find information on how to make a kite for myself?

I live at UCSB, and sometimes it gets windy. So windy, that I’ve finally decided to make a kite and fly it at Campus Point. But I need some information on how to make some basic kites. Materials, designs, all that stuff.

And you better not put “the Internet” or you will end up looking like a dumbasss.

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Prism Nexus Stunt Kite

  • 5-foot wingspan
  • Wide wind range, 4-22 mph
  • Folds to just 28″ for easy travel
  • Quick and responsive but easy for beginners
  • Graphite/Fiberglass frame for durability and response

Product Description
Taking a vacation, or wishing you could? The Nexus is a favorite choice for travel, especially if you’re new to sport kiting. Small enough to pack in a suitcase, big enough for real-kite performance, it’s the perfect package to get you hooked with real equipment that’ll take a beating and perform whenever you feel the urge to fly. The Nexus is quick and agile but forgiving enough for first-time pilots. It will fly in lower winds than typical beginner kites, a big pl… More >>

Prism Nexus Stunt Kite

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The Kite Building and Kite Flying Handbook, With 42 Kite Plans

The Kite Building and Kite Flying Handbook, With 42 Kite Plans

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3D Kite Designs?

Okay, in workshop, we need to make 3D kites. I am currently searching for a design to make one, hopefully a cubic one. However, I will slide with whatever I get. Me & my partner have searched the internet, our only tool, to find a good design. However, we’ve found nothing. If you could plz leave a link, or provide a design yourself, it’d be greatly appreciated!
-Green Girl

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Kite Surfing Art Poster Print – 11″ X 17″

  • Decorate your walls with this brand new poster.
  • Easy to frame and makes a great gift too!
  • Ships quickly and safely in a sturdy protective tube.
  • Poster measures 11.0000 by 17.0000 inches

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Kite Surfing (Sun through Clouds) Art Poster Print – 11″ X 17″… More >>

Kite Surfing Art Poster Print – 11″ X 17″

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Where is a good place to go stunt kite flying in New york city?

I live in washington Heights and i have great urge to fly my stunt kites and i wasnt sure where the closest place to fly would be.

Any suggestions, please?

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Chinese Culture: Chinese Paper-cuts / Chinese Kites

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Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles. Chinese Paper-cuts shows you the history and development of Chinese Paper-cuts. All those pieces of paper-cut patterns in this documentary reveal to you the ingenuity, emotion and psychology on the part of Chinese female. Chinese paper-cuts are originally created by Chinese people. In 2002, UNESCO acknowledged Chinese paper-cuts to be World Cultural Heritage. Chinese Kites shows you how Chinese… More >>

Chinese Culture: Chinese Paper-cuts / Chinese Kites

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Kite Building Kit

Product Description
There’s an amazing world of wind-powered science hiding in every kite, and this incredible kit uses highflying fun to take the whole family on a guided tour. A unique connector system easily configures five colorful kite sails in endless combinations that inspire imaginations even as they test stability, maneuverability and other flight dynamics. Build any of the suggested designs or experiment with your own astonishing one-of-a-kind creations. A full-color, 32-page… More >>

Kite Building Kit

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