Kitelife Magazine

7' Ghost Pyro Delta X2 (2/22/12)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:47:24 +0000

We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

TWO 7' Ghost Pyro Deltas, roughly a $140 value!

Kites are one in black, one in white... ONE winner will be announced, both kites to one proud recipient!

If you've not flown a Pyro before, you're in for a real treat... 20' tails off each wingtip!

"Designed by Frank Schwiemann and licensed to G-Kites, the Ghost has long been a festival favorite. They are ideal for all kinds of wind and will lift tube tails and line art. Put a white one up at night and you'll quickly see why people call them "ghosts". "

More info about these kites - http://gombergkites.com/stick.html#ghost

Easy to fly, very stable, wide wind range, and BEAUTIFUL in the sky.

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You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/257, and will be drawn on February 22nd, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

International Kite Festival 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:40:22 +0000

Paavan Solanki - My Competition Kite to support "Save Tiger Mission in India" at International Kite Festival 2012, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - http://www.ahmedabadkiteflyers.org

LOGO contest! :)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:58:01 +0000

Alright folks... Kitelife has been in semi-upheaval for several years now, and in the process of reinvention we've officially drafted the services of both David Hathaway and Spence Watson who have worked with (and tolerated) me to put together a very solid and effective format which is currently being built for our new web site (looking to launch in 30-60 days if all goes well)... We're certain you'll find it to be fresh, thorough and much more accessible (tasty) than our previous attempts.

With this, I think we're in need of a new logo to celebrate the transition into a modern news ezine.

I'm officially opening up a LOGO contest to draw on your collective talents and vision of what Kitelife is meant to be.

Proportion should be wider than it is tall (maybe 2x1)
Use only 3-4 colors, easy for printing, etc
Bonus points for a meaning or sense of something in the imagery
No fine details - simple and eloquent

EASY - All submissions can be posted directly this forum topic, or to our Facebook page!

PRIZES:

Winner: Lifetime Subscription to Kitelife.com, and a kite yet to be determined from our prize inventory (fair value).

1st Runner Up: 1 year Subscription.

2nd Runner Up: 6 month subscription.

DEADLINE:

All submissions are welcome starting NOW, through February 20th... We reserve the right to extend the drawing if necessary.

TERMS:

As we review submitted logos, artists who have made a good visual impression with us may also receive a sneak peek at the new site to further their creativity.

Some consideration will given to artists who can provide their logo in AI format (Adobe Illustrator CS3 or higher), or those with logos that can easily be recreated using AI.

Final winners will be decided by the Kitelife staff, logo then becomes the sole property of Kitelife and prizes awarded (shipping at our expense).

You might take a look through some of these references - http://www.tinyurl.com/logofodder

On your marks, get set, go - can't wait to see the first wave of ideas!

Color trades?????

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:50:29 +0000

I've got three new kites:

1. All White Zen

2. 1.5 B-Pro Hot Fade Center Black

3. 1.5 B-Pro Mid Vent Hot Fade Center Black

Is anyone interested in an even, one for one swap strictly for a color change for any of the above listed kites?

Not even the frame. Just the sail.

Video: Sea Devil @ Sandy Point State Park MD

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:40:30 +0000

Name: Sea Devil @ Sandy Point State Park MD
Category: Dual Line
Date Added: 11 January 2012 - 03:57 PM
Submitter: Winged V
Short Description: None Provided

View Video

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NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Kitesurf Boracay, Philippines 2011

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:44:01 +0000

Here is the 2^nd part Video of the action on Boracay island, Philippines 2011 at Reef Retreat Resort.

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Hope to see you all out here on the water
www.reefretreatboracay.com

Kitesurf Boracay, Philippines 2011 pt 2

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:40:15 +0000

Here is the 2^nd part Video of the action on Boracay island, Philippines 2011 at Reef Retreat Resort.

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Hope to see you all out here on the water
www.reefretreatboracay.com

Winter Flying...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:41:47 +0000

Flying SportkiteDesign's Seven in challenging winds. The winds have been high every time I get a chance to go out and fly this fall & winter. I've been flying the vented Rev a lot, but decided to break the boredom, and try some tricks on the edge of the window. Can't wait for winds half this speed...

Taking kite on Holiday

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:17:08 +0000

Hello could anyone point me in the direction of a shop selling hard carry cases for kites in the uk.

Im off to lanzarote next week and want to take my kite with me but need something more substantial to take it on the plane with me.

Alternatively I was thinking of a big cardboard tube. Has anyone managed to tranport their kite and keep it in one piece on a plane?!

Kymera (1/15/12)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:14:36 +0000

We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

Because I'll actually be out of the country when it's time to hold our B-Series drawing, I figured I'd put up another prize right now to appease our supporters.

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This time around, a Kymera, $198 value!

This package includes kite, removable weights and kite sleeve!

NOTE: Primary color of the kite in this drawing is BLUE, with WHITE and GREY.

You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/314, and will be drawn on January 15th, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

Synergy Deca 15 & Zero Wind Great Deca For Sale

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:07 +0000

KITES FOR SALE

Synergy Deca 15 Quad Kite 2003 - Asking $500.00 or best offer
It has been flown twice always on grass and only to test it out. There are no rips, tears or discolorations. Even the bridal is in new perfectly clean condition. It is my understanding that Guildworks is either no longer making these or at the least it is very difficult to get one. When I purchased mine back in 2005, I had to wait over six months for delivery. Does not include handles. Includes single kite bag.

Synergy Zero Wind Great Deca Quad Kite 2003 - Asking $600.00 or best offer
It has never been flown and is in perfect new condition. Includes Deca handles and single kite bag.

Benson Signature Series Airbow & Revolution Indoor For Sale

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:59:30 +0000

KITES FOR SALE

Benson Airbow Signature Series Quad Kite Asking - $450.00 or best offer
Signed by Andy Wardley and Tim Benson. It is number 10 of 10. It has been flown twice always on grass and only to test it out. There are no rips, tears or discolorations. Even the bridal is in new perfectly clean condition. It is my understanding that the Benson Airbow is no longer in production. Includes Benson kite handles and single kite bag.

Revolution Indoor Quad Kite - Asking $125.00 or best offer
It is lightly used but still in very good condition. There are some light red stains on the white portion of the kite where the red cloth seems to have bled pigment. Includes single kite bag.

Synergy Zero Wind Great Deca Indoor Quad Kite

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:58:40 +0000

I am selling my 2005 Synergy Zero Wind Great Deca Indoor Quad Kite. It has never been flown and is in perfect new condition. It is my understanding that Guildworks is either no longer making these or at the least it is very difficult to get one. When I purchased mine back in 2005, I had to wait over six months for delivery. I am taking offers at this time. Look for my other listings on this site for a Synergy Deca 15 (new condition, test flown twice, and same year), as well as these other kites that are also in new condition. I have a Benson Airbow quad kite, a Revolution Indoor quad kite, a White Bird Firebird single line kite and a White Bird dragon single line kite.

Benson Signature Series Airbow Kite

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:30:48 +0000

I am selling my 2003 Benson Signature Series Quad Kite signed by Andy Wardley and Tim Benson. It is number 10 of 10. It has been flown twice always on grass and only to test it out. There are no rips, tears or discolorations. Even the bridal is in new perfectly clean condition. It is my understanding that the Benson Airbow is no longer in production. I am taking offers at this time. Look for my other listings on this site for a Synergy Deca 15 (same condition, 2005), a Synergy Zero Wind Great Deca (never flown, in perfect new condition, 2005), a Revolution Indoor quad kite never flown, in perfect conditon, a White Bird Firebird single line kite and a White Bird dragon single line kite.

White Bird Kites For Sale

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:35:29 +0000

KITES FOR SALE

White Bird Firebird Single Box Kite – Asking $300.00 or best offer
It has only been flown a few times. There are no rips, tears or discolorations. As you can see from the pic it is a beautiful show kite. It is my understanding that White Bird Kites are no longer in production. Includes singe kite bag.

White Bird 50' Sun w/Solar System Dragon Kite – Asking $250.00 or best offer
It is lightly used but still in very good condition. There are no rips, tears or discolorations. As you can see from the pic it is a beautiful show kite. It is my understanding that White Bird Kites are no longer in production. Includes singe kite bag.