Author Archives: John Barresi

2007 KTAI Trade Show in Albuquerque NM – Day 1

Welcome to another year at KTAI… The other side of the kite world, where retailers [...]

Issue 51: From the Editor

Greetings and welcome to issue fifty-one of Kitelife, and our last of 2006. As we [...]

Issue 50: From the Editor

Well folks, here we are… Our 50th issue, and nearly seven years of work behind [...]

Issue 50: Workshops… Magic?

Where to start? Well, I guess my age is where I begin.  I’ve been a [...]

Issue 49: From the Editor

We’ve officially hit the busiest part of our season here at Kitelife with events of [...]

Issue 49: Letters to the Editor

Although we get only the occasional “letter to Kitelife”, we’re always happy to receive them [...]

Issue 49: Boston Area SKC

I flew into Boston International around midnight on Wednesday night where I ran into Darren [...]

Issue 48: From the Editor

Greetings, welcome to issue 48! First off, I’d like to comment on the incredible increase [...]

Issue 48: Letters to the Editor

We don’t hear from our visitors HARDLY enough, and are always thrilled to post comments [...]

Issue 48: Wind Dancer Sky Dazzle

As we made our way to Seaside for the the second outdoor NWSKL event of [...]

Issue 47: From the Editor

The 2006 kiting season is off to a running start with summer fast approaching, and [...]

Issue 47: Letters to the Editor

We don’t hear from our visitors HARDLY enough, and are always thrilled to post comments [...]

Issue 47: Empty Spaces – Mike Gillard

Without any warning or recent illness, Mike Gillard passed away (presumably of a heart attack) [...]

Issue 47: South Padre Island Festival

Friday morning found me catching a Continental flight from PDX to Houston where I transferred [...]

Issue 47: Kite Party 4

I attended Kite Party for the first time last year, and enjoyed it so much [...]

Issue 46: From the Editor

Out of the winter doldrums and into full swing of the 2006 kite season… Having [...]

Issue 46: Letters to the Editor

We don’t hear from our visitors HARDLY enough, and are always thrilled to post comments [...]

Issue 46: Empty Spaces – Al Hargus III

On December 10th, Al Hargus III passed away while in front of his computer, no [...]

Issue 46: Windless Festival

For the third year in a row, the NWSKL and World Kite Museum in Long [...]

Issue 46: Review – Deep Space

Specifications Manufacturer: Benson Kites Model: Standard Wingspan: 2.14m (84″) Bridle: Semi-Active Weight: 275g (9.75 oz [...]

Issue 46: Review – Mirage Warbird

Specifications Manufacturer: Jones Airfoils Model: SE Triple Wingspan: 34″ variable Height: 35″ Weight: 8.5 Oz. [...]