WindPower Sports: Kites

The New Prism Mirage
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:28:00 -0700
For anyone ready to do more with sport kites, the Prism Mirage is the perfect introduction to freestyle tricks. The next step up from the Quantum, it’s incredibly precise and does all the latest freestyle moves with an easy forgiveness.
The Prism Stylus is Back
Wed, 11 May 2005 16:08:00 -0700
The redesigned Prism Stylus is back and available in three sizes. Fast and powerful the Stylus is a great trainer for both two line flying and learning the basics of power kiting. The larger P.2 and P.3 kites can be stacked for even more power. Ready to fly starting at $74.
Ozone Imp now Available in Three Sizes
Wed, 11 May 2005 16:02:00 -0700
The Ozone Imp the most popular dual line parafoil we stock has been updated by Ozone and is now available in three sizes. The small Imp measures 1.0m the medium is 1.5m and the large is 2.0m.
New Tech Desire UL
Thu, 05 May 2005 10:21:00 -0700
Looking for a full size low wind kite that won't break your budget? The Desire UL from Dodd Gross is the kite for you. Featuring a 88" wingspan, .5oz ripstop polyester sail, and quality APA connectors and it comes ready to fly all for the low price of only $99.
Harnesses, Leashes and Connecting to Power
Sat, 02 Apr 2005 12:50:00 -0700
Water kiting requires the rider to go out over-powered. A large amount of energy is needed to get out of the water and up on plane, on a board with insufficient buoyancy. Much less power required to maintain oneself once up and on plane. Hence the use of de-power systems as the major function of that 4-line rig...
Ballistic Burner Trainer Power Kite
Wed, 02 Mar 2005 10:25:00 -0700
Designed for all types of traction fun from buggying to snowboarding, skiing to mountain boarding, roller blading or just getting dragged around. Whatever your traction passion, The 3.6 meter Ballistic is a great trainer kite that produces solid, sturdy, user-friendly power. It's high quality construction ensures long lasting lasting durability while proving stability, super resistance to luffing and overall high performance.

 

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Hall of Fame - The World Kite Museum celebrates the achievements and magic of kiting world-wide.

World - Millennium Kite Exhibition in Billings, MT
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Adelaide International Kite Festival - A short news report on the 2003 event
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Bali Kite Festival - Report on Bali Festival, 1996.

Basingstoke Kite Festival's Official website. - Basingstoke Kite Festival is an annual kite flying event in the UK.
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Berck 2001 - Gallery from major international festival by the Red Baron Kite Team.
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Berck Kite Fest - France - Photo albums from 1999 to present.

Berkeley Kite Festival - International festival sponsored by Highline Kites on a windy peninsula in the California Bay area.
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Berrow 1996 - Extensive and amusing text report on the Berrow buggy festival 1996.

Brighton Kite Festival - A free UK kite festival run by the Brighton Kite Flyers for both the family and the enthusiast.
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Bristol 1995 - Report on Bristol 1995, published in Drachen Magazin.

Bristol 2000 - Colourful report.
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Cleethorpes International Festival of the Air - Organised by Malcolm Goodman.

Cleveland Festival. - Extensive gallery of pictures of the Cleveland festival.

Desert Kite festival. - Specialist travel agent organising festival in Jaipur, India for Makar Sankranti.

Fanø Kite Festival - Pictures from every Fano event since 1998(English and German language)

Festival International de cerf-volant de Dieppe - France - Week-long international festival, held every two years in September. Includes general information and photos. [French and English]
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Festival of the Winds ( Bondi ) 2001 - Photos, including competition kites, guests and workshops

Festival of the Winds ( Bondi Beach ) - Some snapshots of this event
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Fly50 - Flying in 50 US states in National Kite Month.

Flying Circus Kite Festivals and Event Management - Gives details of the service being sold, and of events that they have organised.

Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference - Held annually on the first weekend in March. Includes a list of teachers and classes, photos, and instructor application and raffle forms. Located in Port Townsend, Washington, United States.

Galveston 2000 - Gallery of buggy event by Jason Robbins.
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Grenada Kite Festival - Dancing Frog report on the Granada festival, Easter 1998.

Hamamatsu Kite Festival - A few paragraphs and photos about this event as part of a broader tourist report

Japan Tour 2000 - Report on a tour of several Japanese festivals.

Jodhpur - Brief information about the International Kite festival of Jodhpur.
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Kites on Ice - Report by Phil Broder.

Kites on Ice Winter Kite Festival - A Wisconsin Winter Kite Festival on the ice of Lake Mendota.

Kites Over Burlington - Festival in Iowa, sponsored by Burlington Jaycees.

Marina International Festival of the Winds - Held in Marina California, this festival includes kites, hang gliders, paper airplanes, food and music.

404 Maryland International Kite Exposition, Ocean City, Maryland - Ocean City, Maryland. Including Influential Women of Kiting.
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Middle Wallop Kite and Buggy Festival - Official site for this event, giving definitive information about dates, prices, camping etc.
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Mix-96 Kite Fest - Sunday, September 17th 2000, Elk Grove Regional Park, 9 miles south of Sacramento.
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Nagasaki Kite Festival - Including traditional construction of Japanese Hata.

National Kite Month - A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of kiting helps plan kite festivals each spring.

500 New Jersey Sport Kite Championships - Held annually in July at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Includes a schedule, general information, details of compulsory figures, a list of area accommodations, directions and maps.

One Sky One World - The global kite event - second Sunday every October.
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Oregon Kitemakers Retreat - Kitemakers retreat in January on the Oregon coast. In attendance are kite making instructors from all over the US and the world. Site provides lodging information, instructor bios, and registration packets.
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Pasir Gudang - Report on the Pasir Gudang festival in Malaysia.

404 Prairie Winds Kite Festival - Kites and a plethora of other activities near Kansas City.

SAKFA Festival - South African Kite Flyers Association International Kite Festival at Van Riebeeck Strand Melkbosstrand.

Smithsonian Kite Festival - Annual kite-flying competition brings kite-fliers from across the U.S. and the world. Contains festival information, contest rules, latest winners, photos.

Streatham Common Kite Day - Family fun day fly-in, South London.
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Sunderland International Festival of Kites, Music and Dance - Held annually in July at Northern Area Playing Fields near Sunderland, UK. Includes a program, photos, directions and a location map.
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Tewkesbury International Kite Festival - The Golden Valley Kite Fliers review this kite event in the UK.

Thailand Kite Festival 2002 - Review and photos of the 7th International Kite Festival Thailand.
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Travemuende Kite and Fireworks Show 2002 - Photos and a brief review of the event.

Viennese Kite Festival Fall 1997 - Report with pictures.
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Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach, WA festival held annually in August.
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Washington Tyne and Wear 1995 - Report published in Drachen Magazin.

Washington Tyne and Wear 1999 - Extensive gallery of images from the biggest festival in the UK.

Washington/Sunderland Kite Festival - Report by the organisaer - Malcolm Goodman.

Zilker Kite Festival - One of the longest continuously running Kite Festivals in the US, this is an annual rite of Spring in Austin, TX.
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