Karl Longbottom, Kitemaker

Karl Longbottom, kitemaker, has quietly won a great reputation in the UK and abroad for the excellent quality and great flying characteristics of his kites.

Working from home in the wilds of the Welsh borders he is producing a range of traditional and new designs. These include the old favourites, Red Kites, Rokkakus, Rollers, Pants, Pipas, Yakko Bees, Altitude Sprint Kites and Edos.

New designs include Angels, Swans, Falcons and Shorts. Karl has also been incorporating tie-dye panels into some of his kites.

The kites are all made by Karl himself to the high standard you have come to expect, using the best available materials.

In addition to kites, Karl is also manufacturing banners. Both the standard feather type and a new inflatable design which gives the benefits of wording that reads correctly on both sides and no 'show through' of the design.

Karl is also available to run workshops for adults and children alike, ranging from simple sleds to complex ripstop kites.

All kites and banners can be tailored to your own requirements in terms of colour, size and most importantly graphics. So contact Karl and discuss your requirements for that special kite you know you have always wanted or the Christmas present for someone special.