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Auction Announcements
While advertising in the forum is frowned upon, you can make posts regarding your auction items in this area... Just don't abuse the privilege.
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Kite Studio
Come here to view new product announcements, advance notice of sales, and other miscellaneous Kite Studio affairs.
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Fri Dec 17, 2021 6:21 am
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Fly Market Kitemaking Supply
You have a vision. Maybe you think the blue sky needs just a little bit of red. Perhaps you believe the clouds would look better with your grandchildren's faces in front of them. Whatever you dream, Fly Market can help you build.
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Kitebuilder 101
A gathering place for kitebuilders to share what they know (and don't know!) about building kites. Post general kitebuilding information, techniques, and questions here.
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Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:20 pm
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Single Line Kite Design & Construction
Do you have an idea or problem with a new Single Line Kite design? Bring it to the center of this table, we will try to help. Discussions also include current project notes from beginning to end. Let us in on your thought process, construction techniques, and flight results.
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Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:00 pm
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Fighter Kite Design & Construction
Do you have an idea or problem with a new Fighter Kite design? Bring it to the center of this table, we will try to help. Discussions also include current project notes from beginning to end. Let us in on your thought process, construction techniques, and flight results.
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Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:38 pm
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Multi Line Kite Design & Construction
Do you have an idea or problem with a new Multi Line Kite design? Bring it to the center of this table, we will try to help. Discussions also include current project notes from beginning to end. Let us in on your thought process, construction techniques, and flight results.
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Non-Kite Design & Construction
Do you have an idea or problem on some form of new Line Art or Ground Display? Bring it to the center of the table, we will try to help. Discussions also include current project notes from beginning to end. Let us in on your thought process and construction techniques.
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Kite Plans - Reviewed
Here you will find references to many kite plans that are available on-line. Included are comments from forum members that have followed, revised, and corrected the plan details.
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Kite Plans - Requests
Looking for a particular kite plan? We know you already used the search feature of the forum, but maybe you still need more information. Post your request here.
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Project 13.0 - Van Hienen Shield
Join Maarten Van Hienen of the Netherlands to make this large, flat kite with long tails. At approximately 110x158cm, it is a huge surface for your artwork. Add tails of 15 and 24 meters, and you've got a kite that takes up some space in the sky, and flies well in 5-20mph winds. This workshop will begin in January 2022
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Project 12.0 - Swallowtail Delta
Minnesota's marvelous Barbara Meyer brings you this massive bowed delta, based on a Lee Toy design. The sail is 7' tall and nearly 7' wide, and the removable tails add another 50'
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Project 11.0 - 3Do
Presented by England's Paul and Helene Morgan (the SkyBums), this uniquely-shaped bowed kite presents a great opportunity to use up large fabric scraps. With a carbon fiber and fiberglass frame, this 5' tall kite flies at a high angle (like a delta) in a wide range of winds.
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Project 10.0 - Jumbo Hata
The jumbo hata is an easy-to-build, great flying kite with a huge surface for graphics. The sail measures 60" on a side. Spars are a combination of solid carbon rods and filament wound epoxy tubes. Three 25' fuzzy tails can be added or subtracted to match the wind. This kite should fly in winds of 4-15mph.
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Project 9.0 - Modified Edo
Designed by AKA Grand Champion Mike Mosman, this 80"x40" kite features a SkyShark and carbon frame, unique sail tensioning system, and a cascade bridle. This exciting new project will begin sometime in November 2018. Enter the forum forum more information.
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Project 8.0 - Phoenix
This single-liner is the Phoenix, designed by Bernd Post. During April 2018, he led an an online class to help you make your own. Bernd posted new instructions every week, so you'll go step-by-step through the project, with a few days between each step for you to work. Work at your own pace, fast or slow. Use the Forum for your questions and discussion, so that everyone else can share the knowledge. Enter this forum for more information.
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Project 7.0 - Fled
A cross between the light-wind Flare and the traditional Sled. This is a stable, strong, light-wind kite that flies at a line angle of 65 - 70 degrees, just about perfect for KAP or line laundry. This class, hosted by Bill Wilson, runs three weeks and will begin January 30, 2009. Enter the forum for more information.
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Project 6.0 - Forum Flag
Just as the forum brings kitebuilders together online, each flag is designed to bring kitebuilders together on the field. While they uniquely represent the individual, they are also designed to be a piece of a puzzle... Put them together for one large display. Designed by stevef, CJQ, and Spence.
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Project 5.0 - Achtkant Train
Designed in the early 90's by Harm van Veen, the Achtkant is simple, yet majestic looking kite. Boxkites presents this kite with a small but awesome twist. The class runs six weeks with a new lesson posted each Friday. Enter the forum to learn more.
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Project 4.0 - Delta Conyne
The Delta Conyne is a kite that belongs in every builders bag. Presented by Progcraft, this was our FOURTH online kitebuilding project. Each stage involves about 2 - 4 hours of work depending on skill level. Enter the forum to learn more.
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Project 3.0 - Lil Genki
Presented by Kiteguy, this forum was host to our THIRD Online Kitebuilding class. The project was taught to the level of someone that has never built a kite of this sort. We will be looking at the kite as one built from plans, but not being constrained to the plan. There is an opportunity to take this design and run with it….in all directions. However, you will be challenged to stick with the basic wing shape, just to show how many different ways something can be built and still have a unique kite. Enter the forum to learn more.
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Project 2.0 - #54 Star Facet
Presented by Scott E. Spencer, this forum was host to our SECOND Online Kitebuilding Project, a #54 Star Facet. The class ran 6 weeks and was a great success. Enter the forum to learn more.
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Project 1.0 - Della Porta
Presented by Kitenerd and Sodedako, this forum was host to our FIRST Online Kitebuilding Project, a Della Porta. The class began on January 23, 2004 and ran for 6 weeks. It was a HUGE success! Enter the forum to learn more.
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Historical Kiters
Here you will find a growing glossary of innovative flyers and builders that have made significant contributions to the development of kiting.
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Profiles: Who are you?
Tell us a little about yourself and your kites. How long have you been building? Who and what inspires you? Have you won any kitebuilding awards? What's your favorite color?
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Profiles: Where are you?
Become the Mayor of your own town. Introduce us to wonderful and interesting places, natural views and culture. Include information on great places to eat, sleep, shop, and FLY!
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What's on your mind?
Just for you dreamers out there who are sitting at work, messing with your computer, and thinking OUTSIDE your windows. What's on your mind? (Doesn't have to be related to kitebuilding)
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Cool Links
Use this section to post links to to other websites. Show pictures that you've found on the web, discuss kites or images that impress you. Get inspired!
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Contests!
From time to time we run contests here at kitebuilder.com. Some offer a prize, others just offer a laugh... either way, they are great fun. Enter the forum for more information.
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The Competitive Edge
Do you have questions about how the Kitemakers' Competitons are run, how kites are judged, or how to improve your scores? Do you have comments on competition results? This forum is the kitebuilder.com version of the PRE and POST Competition Seminar that we run at every AKA convention.
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Kite Building Events
Is your club sponsoring a kite build? Do you know of an upcoming event? What is the project? Where is it? When is it? Who is invited? Post the information here. Personal instruction is the best way to learn!
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Kite Festivals
Will there be a kite festival in your area? Will you be traveling to a certain part of the country? Would you like to meet up with other members of this forum? Post the festival details here!
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Fabric
Discussions about Ripstop Nylon, Polyester, Dacron, Tyvek, and any other fabrics used for kitebuilding.
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Fittings
Do you have questions about stock fittings? Do you have special requirements for fittings not readily available? Kite Studio has an on-site machine shop that makes special parts for kites all over the world. Discuss your needs here.
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Framework
Discussions about various framing materials - including graphite, fiberglass, epoxy, wood, and more.
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Line
The right line can be one of the most important things in your kite bag. If you have any questions about types of line, strengths, knots, or bridles... post them here!
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Notions
Notions include thread, needles, glue, and paint. If you have questions about how these items are used, this is the place.
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Tools
Discussions about the many tools that kitebuilders use make their jobs easier.
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Other Supplies
Come here for discussions of other supplies that do not fit in any of the above categories.
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