Tmadz Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi everyone. I'm realtively new to kiting in general. I love stunt kiting, but also enjoy SLK's a lot. In particular I am really drawn to Robert Brasingtons designs. I am looking to start a collection of his kites, but am starting with a extremely limited budget for now. I'm looking for as much information as possible on him and his designs so that I may compile a kite list and a gallery for myself. Also, what kites of his do you own and which ones you do or don't like. I know he has licensed some designs to New Tech. I have a paper airplane that I really like but one other I bought I am not satisfied with it at all, but that came down to materials and not design. Thanks for any help you can give me. Todd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 G'day Tmadz, Did you end up getting any Brasso's? I like his deltas and the way they are so narrow and pointed. Not like any I have seen before. I am going to get a "Shintaro", really gothic looking. Kind of a angel of the underworld. Also considering, down the track a bit, a train of the "Heart of Darkness". Beautiful and elegant looking set. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Rob't B'ton,.... great kites,... by an ever greater feller from down under! The misses collects Robert's stuff, but my bride never wants anything commercially available. She'll follow Robert into his open hotel room and start rummaging around thru his luggage until she finds something he doesn't want to part with or didn't even know he'd brought along. That's the piece she is taking home, we just have to agree upon a price. His home-builts always fly very well and Rob't prides himself on keeping kites in the air at all times. He's a festival main-stay around the globe! Good luck with your mission Todd, you have chosen wisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Murray Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hi Todd. Robert has some great kites. Are you interested in making kites? Wanted to let you know that Robert will be teaching two classes at U-MAKE, Upper Midwest Area Kitemaking Event. The workshop is Feb 28th - Mar 2, 2014 at the Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon, IL. (a 1 hour drive from Sugar Grove). The U-MAKE website is www.u-make.org . We will be opening up registration soon. We are also on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Upper-Midwest-Area-Kitemaking-Event/114371531958477#!/pages/Upper-Midwest-Area-Kitemaking-Event/114371531958477 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hi Todd. Robert has some great kites.Are you interested in making kites? Wanted to let you know that Robert will be teaching two classes at U-MAKE, Upper Midwest Area Kitemaking Event. The workshop is Feb 28th - Mar 2, 2014 at the Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon, IL. (a 1 hour drive from Sugar Grove). The U-MAKE website is www.u-make.org . We will be opening up registration soon. We are also on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Upper-Midwest-Area-Kitemaking-Event/114371531958477#!/pages/Upper-Midwest-Area-Kitemaking-Event/114371531958477 That's awesome news. I will have to check the calendar to see if I can make his workshop. I had no idea he was coming. Unfortunately, I am a novice and the skills needed might be beyond my capability right now. I did end up buying one original from a US dealer and have purchased most of his licensed designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Not sure if you came upon this already, but at least for other browsers... Robert's website - http://robertbrasingtonkites.com Top notch kites, top notch fellow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Not sure if you came upon this already, but at least for other browsers... Robert's website - http://robertbrasingtonkites.com Top notch kites, top notch fellow. A Fair Dinkum Aussie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Not sure if you came upon this already, but at least for other browsers...Robert's website - http://robertbrasingtonkites.com Top notch kites, top notch fellow. Oh yes. A long time ago. The spirit is willing, but the wallet is weak. I still go out there and gaze longingly once in a while. C'mon lottery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltasteve Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Just what talents and skill does one need to take full advantaage of this weekend? I don't sew, I don't have a sewing machine but have been flying for 35 years and not against learning a new skill. However, I wouldn't want to waste time and money if you really should be at a certain skill level to understand, appreciate and function well in this group. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khal Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 My favorite Brasington: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 That's gorgeous Khal. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khal Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I agree. It flies like a dream too. I wish I owned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 That's amazing looking. I didn't know he dabbled in Revs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 One of a kind I think. Cath Shook talked him into making that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I am thinking of getting a kit to make the Chain of Brasington Stars. I have spoken to Robert and it is not to hard to make them. Not decided yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Do it Do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yeh Maybe, It will take me some time to sew it all together though. Has anyone done or considered doing a Robert Brasington Kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I had no idea that he might sell kits. I would love to try one. He's coming to my area in March for a workshop, but alas I won't be able to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 He can sell a kit from the workshop, but only if it is one of the easier ones. Like the Train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHendricks Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 We have a collection of about 300 Brasington kites and would like to sell a few. All of the kites are signed. These kites have only been flown a time or two. Each of them $600 OBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Oh Wow! 300 kites? ohmygodohmygodohmygod. where's my piggy bank? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHendricks Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Spread the word for me We have exhibition sizes and personal! Many are one or two of a kind. All are signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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