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There has been a real shortage of nice ground stakes (at least in the US) since Walt Ellis stopped making his marble stakes - the two in this drawing are from my recent journey learning about making art stakes - they're not 100% perfect, but they are pretty and have my energy in them.
Here are are some of the others I've made so far:
(playlist - let it play through)
https://kiteforge.com/product/kite-stake-skull/
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.
Handmade Ground Stakes from John Barresi, $80 value, with holsters!
These are brand new, handmade wpoxy resin art groundstakes with 416 stainless steel shafts and really good points on them - holsters fit well, have sand release gaps at the bottom and each include a carabiner.
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Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/346, and will be drawn on January 10th, 2025!
Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!