Murph Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I saw and instantly fell in love with two Joel Scholz kites (originals)....part of his signature series 'Toucan' and 'American Eagle' imagine in the next breath I heard that they were no longer being made :confused!: Heard he sadly stopped making kites back in something like 2001, where GFAK took up the bat to offer his designs once again. Been looking around for the past month now. Are they still making them or has this ceased? Did GFAK ever actually make the 'Toucan' or 'American Eagle'? http://www.goflyakite.com/joelscholz.html Anyone have any photos of any of his...pieces of flying art to put it bluntly Any idea where I can buy them..don't mind where. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiteking Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I have a couple of kites made by Joel, the first one I got is a "Luna Moth" dual line. The second one I got for my wife it'a a single line called "Pink Floyd" GFAK versions of Joel's designs are still quite nice, the quality of the sewing is just not up to par with the originals. I also have 2 "Luna Moth's" produced by GFAK and you can tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks Mike, "Luna Moth" and the GFAK look pretty nice alright. Given the choice would you trade them for his 'Kestrels' well who wouldn't....still very nice kites though. Heard that "Pink Floyd" Flamingo is quite a sight with its 11.5' wingspan and those long legs a flapping around in the breeze. http://highlinekites.com/gallery/kta2001-04.shtml Nice to get advice from someone who has both the original and GFAK versions. Much quality in material, spars and connectors too? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Oh no I've just seen 'The Everglade' kite, 'The Bald Eagle' and 'The Condor' ...and of course want them If you know of anywhere or one selling, please let me know. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Joel Scholz stopped making kites? Really? I own a few of his deltas and one of the cool cellulars. I love his designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Joel Scholz stopped making kites? Really? So I've been lead to believe. Whats that..maybe a glimmer of hope... http://www.electricflights.com/hawkeyemainpage.html ..could never mistake those sail designs for anyone elses Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Joel Scholz stopped making kites? Really? So I've been lead to believe. Whats that..maybe a glimmer of hope... http://www.electricf...yemainpage.html ..could never mistake those sail designs for anyone elses Chris Did you see the web site's copyright at the bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Did you see the web site's copyright at the bottom? I knew from his old website http://www.skydelight.com/ that he'd an interest in RC planes...so did a bit of snooping down that avenue. Fairly cool little micro-lites incorporating kites. Of course the sails were the dead give away and then his wife Bonnie modelling err! well the models Well if we can't buy his kites anymore, I suppose its of some consolation, the knowledge that those glorious sail designs live on in another form. All be it accompanied by the buzzing sound of a tiny two stoke engine. My quest to purchase his kites continues, in vain Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Interesting path his flying is taking, hmmmm! Still wish he was designing kites tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiteguy Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I have a lightly used American Eagle kite. Original Joel S. kite. I would be willing to part with it. Feel free to email me and discuss transfer. Did you see the web site's copyright at the bottom? I knew from his old website http://www.skydelight.com/ that he'd an interest in RC planes...so did a bit of snooping down that avenue. Fairly cool little micro-lites incorporating kites. Of course the sails were the dead give away and then his wife Bonnie modelling err! well the models Well if we can't buy his kites anymore, I suppose its of some consolation, the knowledge that those glorious sail designs live on in another form. All be it accompanied by the buzzing sound of a tiny two stoke engine. My quest to purchase his kites continues, in vain Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginCajun Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 I recently acquired this kite of his by GFAK. 11 ' wingspan. Haven't flown it yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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