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Congrats Andybenson. Enjoy your winning, my friend. 👍

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This month's prize goes to one of our more recent subscribers... Big win for #1725, big congrats to @Andybenson! Deepest thanks as always to ALL our supporters, stay tuned for a new prize very soon! 🫶

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Our newest member... 1773 - @Jim Desrosiers Current subscriber count, 339.

Today is the day. Good luck everyone.

Hi All, I am looking to sell a couple of MEFM kites. I have one MEFM that was purchased in Newport, OR back in 1994-95 that has been flow a half-dozen times or so. Fantastic kite, but getting older and now living in an area where it is challenging to find the good, steady winds that I use to experience on the Oregon coast. I also have one MEFM Australian that was purchased in 2008 in Newport, OR and has never been out of the wrapper. Regards, Bill Rice

That seems awfully heavy for the size of the kite. Given enough wind and a proper bridle it can probably fly. As for the rest, apart from a few basic equations for angle and surface area, even NASA kite sails have an experimentally determined value, basically they fly the kite and measure whatever it really is.

I just bought 6 Rainbow stunt kites still in its tube . But it doesn't ha e any instructions on how to assemble. Does anybody have a copy of the instructions? Thank you

1st time box kite builder wanting to use pvc pipe, and couplings for frame with ripstop nylon sails. Plan on using light gauge small diameter pipe. Saw basic plans for 42'' high by 18.5'' width. Sails are 12'' high. Do I need to make size dimension adjustment for added pvc weight? Looking for rule of thumb answers. Any other insights as well. Max

I have a kite that is framed with Dynamic tubes. It is not broken (yet) but I am curious if replacement tubes are available. Is there any source for dynamic carbon tubes in the US? Or can they be replaced with Skyshark? In the latter case, is there a cross reference table between Dynamic and Skyshark?

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Unveiled, Meshelle Sharples and I (Windfall) flying our new indoor pairs routine with Zen Gliders, Kaijus and Djinndoors - single, dual and quad line in sequence. 💦🤜❤️🤛🔥 Thanks to Fortuna Found for capturing all the videos!

Sounds about right. There are coatings that can be applied, with risks that come with it. Personally, I wouldn't bother with anything more than the coatings that come on fabrics. The risks of getting sticky, tacky, stiff, or yellowing are worse to my mind than the effect of fading due to age. Of course, I also have a small stock of Icarex / PC31 fabric that is coated, and UV-treated thread. Many kites are built from the stuff, but some are not. Ultimately kites are meant to be flown. Fly it, love it, let it get the UV damage from sunlight, damage from flapping in the wind, and when it's eventually battered and weathered and worn, retire it. If you're flying it enough that it is damaged due to wear and sunlight that means it's a well loved kite.

Being laid off from my job is forcing me to dip into my large Prism kite collection, most of what I have are classic and discontinued. This is the first one up. A Prism Nexus 5-stack, rainbow. Flown maybe 2-3 times. Comes with original Prism dual configuration bag: either store stack assembled and flat, or as a roll with kites broken down. Fairly easy to assemble (just larks head lead lines to short leads on next kite) See photo for example of both storage options (2 rolled are in bag slots). Stack is shipped with pack rolled. Price is $250 (includes shipping to continental US) plus whatever shipping would be to location (to be computed prior to completion of sale). Payment by PayPal preferred. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Comes with lines, wrist straps and tails (which really is the fun part). Condition is like new.

FUGGETTABOUT THIS COLD AND SNOW! Mark your calendars! Fun for all ages. April 27, 2015. 5th Annual Archangel Gabriel Kite Festival at Youthtowne in Clinton, PA just two miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport just outside Pittsburgh. https://archangelgabrielparish.org/kite

What a wonderful prize again John, thank you very much. 👍❤️

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. Djuice VT from Kite Forge, a $210 value, in white and red! == == Full info - https://kiteforge.com/djuice More videos - https://kiteforge.com/videos/ This package includes a Djuice VT (standard) sail, Dynamic 15 frame and kite sleeve with a pocket! You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/346, and will be drawn on Mar 1st, 2025! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

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Hi looking for a mid to larger size Cody kite. Please let me know if you have one you want to sell. Thanks.

Hello everyone does anyone know of a product you can apply that keeps the material on your kite looking vibrant crisp and clean before its first flight . I have a beautiful 35 foot White Bird still in its original bag it has some light colors my primary topic here is about white . I read someone put 303 aerospace protectant on kite material. However could this ultimately damage nylon or polyester materials or be damaging to the colors or ad weight that could interfere with it ability to fly properly or devalue the kite in anyway Any help would be appreciated

Congrats CliveWanstall, enjoy this beautiful prize. 👍

Alright folks, a day late (my weekly/bi-weekly 6 hour drive to pick up my son from his mom's) but I'm here, subscriber list has been updated and its time to pick a winner! *insert drum roll* Our lucky winner this time around and receiving two handmade ground stakes: Subscriber #1737, Mr @CliveWanstall! Congrats to Clive and deepest thanks to all for your good faith. 🙏 Stay tuned for a new prize soon!

Welcome to our latest supporter... 1772 - @Cameron C. Current subscriber count, 346.