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  1. Hi Michael, I'm thrilled to hear from you. Wonderful memories for me too. I recently transferred a whole box of 8mm videos to electronic files of the years leading up to the show. I have footage of the rehearsals and more. Let me know if you would like to view some. 4 wonderful kids? I have 4 as well and now I have 8 grandchildren ranging from 4 months to 13 years of age. How are you and what have you been doing? Are we allowed to exchange email addresses? Kindest regards Pete Foy
  2. Thanks.. It was one of the best experiences that I lived, but for the birth of my 4 great kids and the love of my life.
  3. I started flying kites relatively late in life. Following a fifteen year career working in the entertainment industry as a theatrical lighting designer, I was given a stunt kite as a gift. Well, that was it! I was hooked. I proceeded to develop a stunt kite show which performed at outdoor festivals and special events throughout Canada and the Eastern United States. Our kite show matured, and in 1989 I ended up on the lagoon at Epcot Center/Disney World, Florida. My Kite Team (The Shooting Star Kite Show) performed a series of 450 stunt kites shows, choreographed to music while being pulled behind ski boats powered by 200 horse power motors creating our wind. The show was called "Fantasy of Flight" and was performed five times daily throughout a three month contract during the summer of 1989. The Disney Corporation loved it so much, that in 1991, they invited me back to help conceive and execute a 14 minute spectacular outdoor extravaganza called: "Surprise in the Skies" https://youtu.be/XjWHZ2fQczw
  4. I started flying kites relatively late in life. Following a fifteen year career working in the entertainment industry as a theatrical lighting designer, I was given a stunt kite as a gift. Well, that was it! I was hooked. I proceeded to develop a stunt kite show which performed at outdoor festivals and special events throughout Canada and the Eastern United States. Our kite show matured, and in 1989 I ended up on the lagoon at Epcot Center/Disney World, Florida. My Kite Team (The Shooting Star Kite Show) performed a series of 450 stunt kites shows, choreographed to music while being pulled behind ski boats powered by 200 horse power motors creating our wind. The show was called "Fantasy of Flight" and was performed five times daily throughout a three month contract during the summer of 1989. This is a short exert of the shows performed. Note you will hear the cues being communicated between pilots, boats, drivers and ground crew via Clear Com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pds09GCUxCQ
  5. Neil This is actually a decorative piece that is attached to the fly line between the anchor point and the suspending kite (ie: a 125 or 252 Flo Form or alike) The below link will give you a good idea of what I mean. Be patient as you watch as the spinsocks show up about half way through. The lighted spinning spinsock is the 45 footer in action. https://www.dropbox.com/s/98lxccefn4qyuky/VID_20171123_123446512.mp4?dl=0 Kindest regards Pete
  6. Hi Neil It is listed on Ebay Auction and the present bid is $200 and it closes tomorrow at around 1:00 PM. A fellow in Italy is bidding on it. Under Kites - petefo-64 is my handle. I have a second one if you want it for the price listed. Thanks Pete
  7. SOLD Like new! This is my last team kite in this color. Asking $175.00 + shipping OBOPIX LINK: https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSlryN5t0qOu53wK2
  8. These Ultra Lights were made in the 80's by a company in Montreal called L'Atelier du Vent. Super clean and in new condition. They sold in the day for $150.00.Asking $75.00 each + shipping OBO - 2 blue have been SOLD 12/17/17 PIX LINK: https://photos.app.goo.gl/PCeLaAYnoNzMtxgr1
  9. I bought this back in 1988 while preparing equipment for my first Disney contract. It has only been flown once or twice and is in like new shape. Note the bearing and tail tassels after being in storage for almost 30 years.Asking $450.00 + shipping OBOPIX LINK: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6D3rkGK6YIEz2Kii2
  10. Like new condition but no bag as of yet.Asking $75.00 + shipping OBOPIX LINK: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vaRr3FSFJb4L0ya62
  11. Bigger and better still than the Boxer 1.. same sail discoloration yet everything else looks very good.Asking $150.00 + shipping OBOPIX LINK: https://photos.app.goo.gl/OaZaEXOsbbAD8ZQ03
  12. This Boxer is gorgeous with some sail discoloration. I have wiped these kites with a damp cloth and most signs of age disappear. Asking $100.00 + shipping OBOPIX Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YeMHnF6XYdsho2kH2
  13. An original from my past. There is some discoloration of the sail but I took a wet cloth and some seemed to wash off. I'm moving this as is due to a lack of time and space. The carry bag is included but the clear polyethylene section of the bag is torn and possibly repairable. It's getting colder here in VT and taking photos outdoors is becoming a challenge. Asking $150.00 + shipping OBOPIX LINK: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QOFcceEYKlu3euV32
  14. This kite is also in very good to pristine condition. The center section of the leading edge spar was missing and I have cut a new tubular fiberglass replacement, but ordering an original replacement from Flexifoil Int'l would be better.Asking $250.00 + shipping OBOPix Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/VlbZmB7SAbK5NAio2
  15. In perfect condition and may have been flown once. The wooden control bar is with it but no lines.Asking $200.00+ shipping OBOPix Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9iJ6IieyMGwPTAQd2
  16. SOLD I found this pair recently and they were never flown. They would make a remarkable stack of two. Great shape and relics to be sure.Asking $175.00 each + shipping or $300.00 + shipping for the pair Pix Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bsvs1xmx9rW9UJTq1
  17. What power this stack has. I prefer to keep the train in tact as the link lines are all in great shape and the sails are perfect. I do have individual bags for each kite and will consider breaking it up.Asking $100.00/kite or $600.00 + shipping for the entire train of 12.Pix Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZjDsR0LWKBgEOfF13
  18. Greens Original Mouth Kite (Used) I have replaced the cross struts w/tubular fiberglass and some discoloration, but a fine specimen.Asking $125.00 + shipping OBOPix Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9WPedCFP8zr19Z9C3
  19. Nice kites indeed. Probably one of my favorites to fly in tandem of 2. I'll look through my stuff as I go to see if I might have a spare for your wing and let you know if I find one. Pete
  20. The original Hawaiian Team kite frame is a tubular fiberglass frame. Very sturdy and requires a good 8 -12 mph to have fun. More wind the better! Pete
  21. SOLD ON EBAY “This was my 1st Sutton 252 Flo Form purchased new in 1986. It certainly got flown and was used primarily to lift our CTW 95 ft. spinsocks and more. There is one tear (repairable) on one of the inside vents. (see photo) and it has been in storage for more than 25 years. There is some discoloration and signs of usage, but this gentle giant will fly as new when you get it.” Asking $350.00 OBO or FREE if one of my CTW 95 foot Spinsocks is purchased at the same time for the asking price please.https://photos.app.goo.gl/f39PCtH8ggcWJ1N12
  22. I noticed this on your comments. I may be interested or maybe you'll be interested in my upcoming posts. I have 3, 4 & 6 foot PP trains upcoming, Hyperkite trains, Trilby trains and 4 foot Flexis/trains too. Pete
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