Looking for Rogallo Flexikite

[Rob Friedman]

Well.. I'm looking for a Rogallo Flexikite (from the Flexikite Company in CT.   Anyone have one they would like to part with?

Rob Friedman

Port Jefferson Station, LI, NY

[John Barresi]

I met Francis Rogallo at the Kitty Hawk Festival in 1996 (I believe), helluva mind and the fore father of pretty much every dual line kite and hang glider on earth.

Good luck in your search. 👍🏻

[Rob Friedman]

I'm still looking!  Flexikite anyone?

[Rob Friedman]

yes  Still Looking for a Flexikite  or Rogallo Flexikite

[GammoRay]

I’ve got one in great condition, but I haven’t decided if I want to part with it. I’m moving in November, and may not get it unpacked until January. I’ll mull it over, and if you’re still interested then, hit me up and I’ll give you an answer.

Sign me, “Old Mr. Wishy Washy”!

(Better yet, I’ll post a photo here when I uncrate it.)


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[Rob Friedman]

Yes I am interested.  Where are you moving to??  Still in TX?

and yes I am patient   hehehe
  Hey.. I'd also love a REAL Marconi Jib kite.. I'm a bit odd.. I like classic kites and the designs.

 

[GammoRay]

Where are you moving to??  Still in TX?

Just to the ‘burbs, but a bit closer to the beach! [emoji41]



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[Rob Friedman]

So.. How did the move go??

[Rob Friedman]

so  still here  and still looking for a Flexiwing Kite.
  btw  I'm also looking for a used affordable and flyable Target Kite..

And a Corner Box Kite (also by Rogallo)

I already have a Gibson Girl kite

hmm might as well post.  also looking for an HQ Satellite Kite. (yeah  I like odd ones)
 and a REAL Marconi Jib Kite (I have the modern one that Gomberg sold)

 

Rob

[Rob Friedman]

So.. it's January 19th.. and I'm STILL looking for a Rogallo FlexiKite.
anyone have one they want to part with?

 

[riffclown]

The Proper Place to place  an in search of add would be in the classifieds.

 

https://kitelife.com/forum/classifieds/category/13-wanted-iso/

 

[Rob Friedman]

 this way I did get a response.. so I address GammoRay  who said he had one and I should check with him in January.  Well I did  and I did not hear anything.  So Once more.. Are you thinking of parting with the Rogallo Flexikite??

[Loopy Kiter]

One of these? (New in unopened tube)


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[Rob Friedman]

Yep..something like that

[RobB]

Finally found one ! Nice...

[Rob Friedman]

Not yet....

[Rob Friedman]

To Loopy Kiter.

I've not heard back from you...

[GammoRay]

 this way I did get a response.. so I address GammoRay  who said he had one and I should check with him in January.  Well I did  and I did not hear anything.  So Once more.. Are you thinking of parting with the Rogallo Flexikite??

sh*t happens. I did move, but the house required extreme leveling. $$$ I leveled it in January, but February brought a freeze to Texas, combined with a gas pressure drop and a near week long power outage. My water pipes froze and burst, causing collapsed ceilings, shorted electrical systems, and damage to possessions. $$$ The whole house had to be repiped because the existing thin copper tubing had burst in so many places. $$$ I had no water until April and the plumbing job wasn’t finished until April 29. $$$ Because I couldn’t cook food or wash dishes, clothes, or me, I moved into a hotel for several weeks in March/April. $$$ I currently am still getting the damages to my home repaired. $$$ I’m 71 years old and my health has deteriorated rapidly. I have daily medical treatments that eat up my time and energy. $$$ I have yet to move everything from the old storage room for my kites and other toys. $$$ And I don’t know when I will find the Rogallo. With the COVID wars, multiple deaths in my family and of my friends, and the stress of simply coping in a cold, capricious, and largely uncaring world, the kite is not my highest priority right now. I hope you can understand. I’m not quite sure I do, but thanks! CCD



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[GammoRay]

sh*t happens. I did move, but the house required extreme leveling. $$$ I leveled it in January, but February brought a freeze to Texas, combined with a gas pressure drop and a near week long power outage. My water pipes froze and burst, causing collapsed ceilings, shorted electrical systems, and damage to possessions. $$$ The whole house had to be repiped because the existing thin copper tubing had burst in so many places. $$$ I had no water until April and the plumbing job wasn’t finished until April 29. $$$ Because I couldn’t cook food or wash dishes, clothes, or me, I moved into a hotel for several weeks in March/April. $$$ I currently am still getting the damages to my home repaired. $$$ I’m 71 years old and my health has deteriorated rapidly. I have daily medical treatments that eat up my time and energy. $$$ I have yet to move everything from the old storage room for my kites and other toys. $$$ And I don’t know when I will find the Rogallo. With the COVID wars, multiple deaths in my family and of my friends, and the stress of simply coping in a cold, capricious, and largely uncaring world, the kite is not my highest priority right now. I hope you can understand. I’m not quite sure I do, but thanks!




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[Rob Friedman]

I have friend south of Houston who also went thru what you did.  I'm sorry to hear what happened.   Don't worry ..take care of yourself first of all. 

 

Rob

[Rob Friedman]

figured I'd come back.  I know 2 people said they had one.. but 1 never replied, the other has been thru health issues.. and as for having 20 chronic med issues myself..I REALLY understand.
 I am still looking for a Rogallo FlexiKite
 As well as a few others.. but I don't have images to post in the classified Wanted section.
Anyone have a Red Oval Roller Kite??  or a used Luna Moth Kite??  Honestly..I can't afford them new. 
I keep looking on Ebay but nada
 Thanks for your time

Rob

[riffclown]

We still have a Classifieds section for just such inquiries Images are not required..And there's no charge..

[Vaughan Armstrong]

Would like to hear from Rob Friedman regarding Flexikite. 

I'm not a member of this forum, but I have something that may be of interest to you.

I hope this can get posted where you can see it, and I look forward to your reply.

Vaughan