Category Archives: Issues (1998-2011)

The complete archive of our original bi-monthly e'zine (electronic magazine) devoting to kite flying of all kinds since day one… Our current format is a dynamic feed, so those articles (2011 onward) can be found in the other general categories (see our full timeline).
With literally thousands of articles in the archives, you'll find features on stunt kites, fighter kites, inflatable show kites, kite making, kite competition, interviews with renowned kite personalities and event coverage from some of the greatest kite festivals on earth.
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Issue 1: Why We Fly
April 1, 1998

Do you remember the first time you flew a kite? Or how about the first [...]

Issue 1: Roaring Forties Festival

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Ten years ago, in 1988, Australia’s first World Kiting Festival was held [...]

01
Apr
Issue 1: Buggy Boogie Thang

Dateline: El Mirage Dry Lake, S. California. On Friday, January 9th, we landed at Los [...]

01
Apr
Issue 1: Marblehead Indoor Fly

As the weather in New England starts to grow colder and the days shorter, the [...]

01
Apr
Issue 1: Round Rock Kite Festival

The 1st Annual Round Rock Kite Festival, held March 21-22 in Round Rock, Texas, was [...]

01
Apr
Issue 1: Bongo Hotline
April 1, 1998

Compiled by Kitelife staff from reader submissions TEAM NEWS Don’t Panic, from the Northwest U.S., [...]

Issue 1: Picture Gallery
April 1, 1998

Picture of the Month Kevin Kirkendoll of team “Austin EOL” and his wayward NSR. (photo [...]

Issue 1: Kite Reviews

This month, we look at two sportkites from Buena Vista. BV was recently bought by [...]

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Apr