Category Archives: Issues (1998-2011)

The complete archive of our original bi-monthly e'zine (electronic magazine) devoting to kite flying of all kinds since day one… Our current format is a dynamic feed, so those articles (2011 onward) can be found in the other general categories (see our full timeline).
With literally thousands of articles in the archives, you'll find features on stunt kites, fighter kites, inflatable show kites, kite making, kite competition, interviews with renowned kite personalities and event coverage from some of the greatest kite festivals on earth.
To browse by year, please use the navigation menu on the right side of this page.
Issue 42: Innovative vs. Freestyle

As the sport kite scene was coming into it’s own in the late 80’s, many [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: ProFile with Steven Bixby

I first ran into Steve Bixby down at Dave Shenkman’s Kite Party II down in [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Team Tirades: Maneuvers 3

In my last two discussions about team maneuvers I talked about the possibilities of altering [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Empty Spaces: Sue Sedgewick

Susan M. Morris Sedgwick, age 50, passed away at her Millcreek Twp. home on Thursday, [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Laminating a Bamboo Spine

There is one aspect of bamboo spines in fighter kites I have never liked. I [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Freestyle World Cup

This was my first experience going across the ocean, let alone to a country where [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Cutting Edge Spring Fling

One of three annual events put on by the folks at Cutting Edge Kites, the [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Cutting Edge Spring Fling (results)
June 1, 2005

EVENT RESULTS: NIP 1st Ron Potts 62.733 2nd Jim McPherson 60.800 3rd Scott Ralston 58.300 [...]

Issue 42: Kites For Wishes Festival

This was Guam’s very first Kite Festival. David Gomberg and I were very lucky to [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: North American Buggy Expo

Our friend Steve Irby is in the ‘A’ line with us as we board our [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Lincoln City Indoor Festival

As one of three annual kite events put on by Sandy Pfaff and Ron Sears [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Kite Buggy in Buenos Aires

During the last weekend in April, April 30th through May 1st, the Alto Vuelo Kite [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: NWSKL Annual Meeting

John Barresi and I had high expectation as we headed out to attend the Northwest [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Condon Kite Festival

Located in Eastern Oregon, the Condon Chamber of Commerce wanted to organize their very first [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Review of Sea Devil by Lam Hoac

Specifications Manufacturer: Sky Sport Design Models: Sea Devil (Deluxe Light) Wingspan: 90½”/230 cm Height: 36″/91.44 [...]

01
Jun
Issue 42: Lincoln City Indoor Festival (gallery)

Photos by John Barresi]

01
Jun
Issue 42: North American Buggy Expo (gallery)

Photos by Jason Robbins  

01
Jun
Issue 42: World Freestyle Cup (gallery)

Photos by Benson Twins

01
Jun
2005 East Coast Stunt Kite Championships – Results
May 30, 2005

NIP – Novice Individual Dual-line Precision Score 1 Chris Mitchell 70.90 2 Andy Burtchfield 41.20 [...]

2005 East Coast Stunt Kite Championships – Day 5

What a great week it’s been here in Wildwood, getting to see all my old [...]

30
May
2005 East Coast Stunt Kite Championships – Day 4

Sunday was the final day of outdoor sport kite competition, and we’re headed into our [...]

29
May