Karl Longbottom, Stock Kites

Prices valid until 1st September 2008

Angel

The first versions of this kite were designed in late 2006, to complement a Christmas display of Angel Sculptures by Carl Robertshaw. Consequently the micro angel is a Christmas Tree decoration that flies. The large version was the winner of the Eddie Megrath Kite Innovation Trophy in 2007.

Large 1.2m high, £85.00
Medium 0.8m high, £50.00
Micro 0.4m high, £15.00

Swan

New for 2008. The prototype was seen at One Sky One World in October 2007, a larger version was designed initially to be made at a White Horse Kite Flyers kite workshop. A very attractive white kite with orange/yellow and black detailing. It is a steady flier in low winds.

Available in Whooper or Mute varieties.

2.08m span by 1.22m high, £85.00

Red Kite

The Red Kite, ultra lightweight kite flies in next to no wind, made from Icarex and thin-walled carbon. In very light winds this kite 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.

1.2m high, £110.00

Falcon

Like the Swan, this is another bird kite whose prototype was first seen at One Sky One World in October 2007. This is in the same vein as the Red Kite but smaller and with stiffer sparring which gives a good performance in stronger winds. Made from Icarex & carbon fibre it is a light/medium wind flier and being a high aspect ratio, it flies at a high angle.

1.5m span by 0.45m high, £65.00

Pipa

Based on the traditional Brazilian fighter, made from Icarex and carbon. Flies with precise turns and arrow straight tracking.

It has been described as a real time waster, by a very happy customer!

Available in variety of colours and patterns, please call to discuss options

0.9m high, £60.00

Yakko Bee

This 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.

0.62 m, £45.00

Owl

The 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.

0.9m high, £45.00

Fighting Edo

Several 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.

0.7 m high, £45.00

Small Edo

This Kite started out as an exercise in graphics using the square with a coloured corner as the basic unit. It is framed in dowel and carbon and is at its best in lighter winds.

If flown in strong winds the additional tails allow a more stable flight without having to lower the bridle setting to a point where the frame distorts.

0.9 m high, £45.00

Winged Edo

Inspired by the traditional Edos of Mikio Toki, this is a westernised version. This particular kite was the reason for the small edo being built as the test bed for the graphics. The kite shown was made as a flying memorial to Neville Wing of the Golden Valley Kite Fliers who died in 2002. The materials were supplied by Kiteworks UK and the construction was by Karl.

1.6 m, £425.00

Dunton Delta

This classic Dunton Delta is a low wind altitude sprint kite and has won many sprint competitions since its introduction to the range in 2003.

0.6 metre, £40.00

Delta Sled

Introduced in 2006, this kite was built as an alternative altitude sprint kite to the Dunton Delta. It proved its worth at Weymouth Kite Festival in May 06. This is where it was given the nickname of 'Aqua Delta' by the Avon Kite Fliers.

Made from Icarex

Available in a range of colours

0.9m high, £45.00

Eddy

An excellent flier in a wide range of winds, an ideal first kite for children.

0.95 m, £25.00

Pants

These fighting pants first made their appearance in 2006 in France, but soon became a hit at UK Festivals. So much so that Karl was asked to produce a female version, featuring seductive lace decorations.

Available in a variety of tasteful colours, also other desired styles can be requested.

0.6 m, £55.00

Shorts

The shorts were first seen in September 2007. Although based on the popular pants 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 high, £45.00
Unique tie-dye shorts, £55.00

Hexagon

The traditional Hexagon is a design which flies well in a range of winds.

0.7m, £30.00

Tangram

A variant on the Hexagon which gives a unique shape in the sky with the added bonus of a greater wind range.

1.05 m, £45.00

Mad Hata & Mini Mad Hata

This 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 3.2 m, £110.00

Mini Mad Hata 1.15 m, £30.00

Blockhead

A figure kite inspired by the early Maori bird kites, available with a range of head shapes.

1.75 m, £145.00

Roller, Pearson

A popular high flying classic English design developed by Alick Pearson. These are made in ripstop and carbon fibre giving an improved wind range.

Specialised graphics and artwork available upon request.

Please call for unique artwork prices.

1.2 metre, £70.00(plain)
1.5 metre, £95.00(plain)

Vented Roller

A Pelham developed kite that flies well, great with 'Box kite' graphics for flying in low winds.

1.45 m, £95.00

Toody

The design was developed to make a different looking kite. It flies best in steady winds and can be a little anti-social in poor wind conditions.

1.45 m, £60.00

Square

A very simple kite, easy to assemble and fly, ideal for graphics.

0.48 m, £25.00

Yakkedo

Again inspired 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.

1.7 m, £480.00

Rokkaku Kites

The Roks are available in three standard sizes, 1.0m, 1.2m, & 2.4m. All kites are made in ripstop with dowel spines and carbon spreaders for optimum performance. The 2.4m is the normal size for team fighting and is a well behaved stable performer. 1.2m is the normal size for individual fights and flies well in a range of winds, but if you want to fly in high wind then the 1m is recommended.

Colours, graphics and artwork available upon request, complexity will affect price.

Standard Prices:
1.0m, £50.00
1.2m, £75.00
2.4m, £140.00

Photos of Small Edo and Mini Mad Hata by John Dobson.