Kite Bag, Kite Flying, Kiting

…and Always Ask What’s in the Bag

I’ve happened upon some extraordinary finds when searching for used kites online and have learned that, more than knowing where to look, is how to look. A little...

Kite Bag, Kite Festival, Kite Flying, Kiting, showkites

Yes… I’m an Altitude Junkie

Sure, watching a HUGE showkite hover just above the ground is impressive, but I’m more in it for the spectacle of a kite that can be seen for miles away. So, for God sakes man... put some altitude under that baby!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEwzt4K0w1k Taking the Gecko up a Notch - My Kind of Flying! And recently,… Continue reading Yes… I’m an Altitude Junkie

Kite Bag, Kite Festival, Kite Flying, Kiting

Confessions of a Kite Monger

Thank you, Mindy! That’s right! Call me what you want. Another package arrived today. You see, it was that darn Mindy in Texas. She was the one who did it. She's the one who convinced me to buy her HQ Flowform 4.0... Fabric is as crisp as the day it was born... Ahhhhh! Uh-um… Well,… Continue reading Confessions of a Kite Monger

Kite Bag, Kite Festival, Kite Flying, Kiting

Showkiter to Gear Hound: Here are the Essentials, and More

Showkite? Check! Now it’s all about your gear!!! You’ve made the leap! So, now what? With my first BIG kite, I quickly learned what gear to use and where to find it remained a mystery. Yes... it’s the secret handshake of big kiting. No worries, as it's one anyone will gladly share, if asked. To… Continue reading Showkiter to Gear Hound: Here are the Essentials, and More