Dave362 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hi all, This is a great site. I find myself inspired by the history and kiting traditions in evidence here. I was going through some stuff in the basement this morning and pulled out a few things I haven't seen in a long time. Now I realize my modest collection of memorabilia can't compare to what many others have. Still, the fun is in the sharing. There are some old kite field cards, my favorite being the Stranger. I took a picture of some of my SKQ magazines, as well as the first issue of American Kite to feature our gracious host. I like that issue also because it features the late Leland Toy, one of kitings great gentle souls. I have an old blown up photo my wife took of my TOTL team kites, plus the sky claws I still fly them on. There are some early stunt kite manuals including that so interesting Kite Precision by Ron Reich. Somewhere in there is a photo copy of the original Prism Guide, which offered some of the earliest, known to me, information on trick kiting. Anyway, nothing special here, just a few items that mean a lot to me. Carry on, Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Wow, Dave, some cool old artifacts ! Did you find any old Into the Wind catalogs ? Those are some of my favorite trips down memory lane, from the days before I could afford to even buy a Sport Kite. I have that Prism guide that you mentioned scanned as a PDF document if you or anyone else is interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Still have my old Stranger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks Rob! I did find a few, but they weren't that old. I agree, its fun to see older kites adertised as the next thing! Wayne, I still have the sail to mine. Its in perfect shape. One of my goals is to re frame it and get it in the air again. I sure had a lot of fun with that kite. I remember the included video was, well, strange....... I'd love to see a picture of yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I'll try, but not so good on the tech stuff. It is black, red, and 2 white panels for a 4 panel sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 No worries, Wayne. Sounds like a cool sail pattern. Mine is asymetrical. Red white purple and black. Looks like a nasty bruise, but it flies great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 That makes me scratch my head and think. Might have to pull it out and check!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 You hit lots of nostalgic points for me Dave. Don't forget about our other archives... Kite Lines (PDF) SKQ (PDF) Alas, I never was able to work out any agreement with Mr Prentice toward getting American Kite Magazine online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I will enjoy those archives, John. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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