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DoveThe original Dove Kite, first designed for a wedding and still very much admired. Can be flown as a pair off a bar. Reflective feathers for night flight can be added at an extra cost. 1.5m span, available singly or as a pair. A less expensive version produced by Flying Wings Kites, that packs down smaller, is also available. |
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PterodactylThis small single line kite is at its best when flown on a light line in low winds. Both the larger Icarex verson and smaller ripstop kite are great fun to fly indoors.
Standard 1.15m span A less expensive version of the standard size produced by Flying Wings Kites that packs down smaller, is also available. |
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Pterodactyl XLIntroduced to the range after the success of the smaller versions,
it became a starting point for the Jabberwocky.
Available to order. |
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6 - 81 (six dash eighty one)With a growing interest in indoor flying, this is specifically designed for zero winds. Made from Icarex and lightweight carbon. Available in various colours.
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Sola Box (pronounced sula)First seen in Norway, designed for high winds. It is made using 12m of exel carbon spars with a 45g ripstop nylon sail. This particular version has pink and white sails with the ribbon box in black. Available to order in your choice of colours.
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BlockheadA figure kite inspired by the early Maori man kites, available with a range of head shapes. They can be flown as a train. 1.75m tall by 2m span
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Rocket KiteA similar kite was originally made as a commission but now has an adapted tail. Available in silver, black or red |
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Red KiteThis is an ultra lightweight kite that flies in next to no wind; made from Icarex and thin-walled carbon. A kiteflier's favourite that in very light winds can be made to perform a number of single line tricks, including flat spins. Available in Light Grey, Dark Grey, Brown, Black and Red.
Combinations or other colours available to order.
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SwanThe swan was designed to be a workshop kite with all straight seams. It is a steady flier in low winds; an attractive and unusual white kite with orange/yellow and black detailing. Available in Whooper or Mute varieties.
Also sold in kit form, ask for details.
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OwlThe owl uses the same Yakko wings as the Bee Kite, this gives a good performance in a wide range of winds. Ideal for night flights. Available in White & Grey, Brown & Black
or Brown & White. |
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Swifts and SwallowsIn keeping with the theme of bird kites we add more light wind soaring kites; the Swift Kite and the Swallow Kite. Basically the kites are the same but with different tail details. Available in black, dark blue or two colour versions as standard;
can also be seen in orange or white. |
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Yakko BeeThis kite is a tribute to the kite making skills of the Japanese. As a fan of the Abu-dako style of kite, but being unable to get hold of one Karl decided to make his own version in carbon fibre and ripstop nylon. This kite is the result. It flies well in light to medium winds and looks particularly spectacular when several are flown as a swarm.0.62m tall |
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AngelDesigned to complement a Christmas display of Angel Sculptures by Carl Robertshaw. Consequently the micro angel is a Christmas Tree decoration that flies. An XL version is now available. Large 1.2m tall |
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PantsThese fighting pants first made their appearance in France, but soon became a hit at UK Festivals. It was not long before Karl was asked to produce a female version. They fly like a fighter kite hence they are not really for beginners. Available in a variety of colours, personal monograms can be requested.
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Ladies' KnickersThese became an obvious partner to the male pants. Featuring frilly decorations, they have the same flying characteristics as the male version, but fly very slightly slower. Available in a variety of tasteful colours, trimmed in lace.
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ShortsThe shorts are based on the popular pants but they do not have the same fighting characteristics, they are a stable single line flier. Football shorts or boxer shorts, with button fly detail, are available in a choice of colours. 1m span by 0.6m tall
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VestThis humble vest was made to complement the pants and shorts. It first appeared in India but then hid at the bottom of a kite bag for a few months, along with the dirty washing! Available in red or grey.
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Delta SledIntroduced as an alternative altitude sprint kite to the Dunton Delta. Made in Icarex. A larger version, made in ripstop, is ideal for use in kite aerial photography (KAP) because of its high angle of flight and stability in the sky. Standard 0.9m tall |
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Fighting EdoSeveral years ago at the Shrewsbury Kite Festival, Tony Slater suggested using Edo kites for fighting competitions as an alterative to the usual Rokkakus. This kite is the result, it flies like a Korean, but pulls harder due to the lack of hole in the centre. Great fun to fly.
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TangramA variant on the Hexagon which gives a unique shape in the sky with the added bonus of a greater wind range. The Tangram came second to the Delta Sled in the Edwardian Kite Competition at the Wirral Kite Festival where the kites were marked on their angle of flight and stability in the sky.1.05m tall |
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Mad Hata & Mini Mad HataThis was designed as an attempt to produce an original looking kite. It flies well in most wind conditions being constructed in ripstop and carbon fibre and having a long ribbon tail. Mad Hata 3.2m tall Mini Mad Hata 1.15m tall |
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YakkedoInspired by the classic Japanese kites, this one combines the sleeve wings of the Yakko and the basic rectangular shape and bridling of the Edo. The 50m long bridles are difficult to set up but the effort is worthwhile once you see it in the sky. 1.7m tall |
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Hawk Bird ScarerThis kite was designed in 2004 and was first supplied and marketed in April 2005. An updated image and more information appears on the Hawks page. |
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Photo of Mini Mad Hata by John Dobson. |
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