Came across this video on Y.T.

[windwarrior]

https://youtu.be/aHl5xOihcZMI came across this video on YouTube and couldn't believe it! Never heard of this tragedy. 

 

[szobelda]

So tragic and sad 😥

[windwarrior]

  On 10/5/2019 at 5:38 PM, Cot51stState said:

Thanks for the link. I knew the story, but had never seen that video. My first set of stunt kites was a six pack of Rainbow Kite Company diamonds that I picked up from an outlet toy store. Rick Kligman of Klig's Kites happened upon me on the beach when I was struggling to learn to fly them. He told me of the accident and the closing of the company. Suggested I never part with them because they will become a part of kiting history. 

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Oh wow! That's cool. Yeah, I'd keep them for sure. If not, contact me. Lol.

It's interesting because I was flying a 50 dollar dual line kite(which I still own) at Ocean Shores one day with my girlfriend and her daughter and I look over and see a guy flying this crazy looking bow tie looking kite. He was dancing the kite along the top of a guys truck that was driving on the beach. He was flipping the kite from end to end with complete control. I was floored AND intrigued. To the point my girlfriend walks over to me and grabs ahold of my handles and says "go on, I know this is going to be expensive. Go play with your new friend "

The flyer? J.B. 

[windwarrior]

  On 10/5/2019 at 5:44 PM, szobelda said:

So tragic and sad 😥

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Yeah, that picture of him hanging by his foot is disturbing. I can't imagine what was going through his mind at that moment. 

[windwarrior]

Apparently it was instant death from his heart exploding on impact. At least it was quick. I'm sure the drop was terrifying though. 

[Ca Ike]

I don't own then......yet.  I just know where a box full of brand new ones is located.  My estimation is there are at least 150 rainbow diamonds in this box.  If I work out a deal with the owner I will probably post some up for sale.

 

[windwarrior]

  On 10/6/2019 at 6:09 PM, Ca Ike said:

I don't own then......yet.  I just know where a box full of brand new ones is located.  My estimation is there are at least 150 rainbow diamonds in this box.  If I work out a deal with the owner I will probably post some up for sale.

 

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When you DO own them, I'd like dibs on 5 of them. Maybe more. 

[windwarrior]

  On 10/6/2019 at 7:20 PM, Cot51stState said:

I think the standard stack was green, blue, purple, red, yellow, and orange with matching 50'x1" nylon tails. You have to go for at least six, man 😉. 

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I thought they were stacks of 5.

Ok! I'll take 12 then!😜