Karl Longbottom, Stock Kites

Valid until 30th September 2010

Swift

In keeping with the theme of bird kites we now add another light wind soaring kite; the Swift Kite.

Available in black or dark blue as standard, also can be seen in orange or white.
2.1m span by 0.97m high, £85.00

Dove

An extremely realistic Dove kite with feather detail and wings that flap. Flown as a pair off a bar, they stole the show at the Bristol Kite Festival and won the Creative Kite Competition at Hardelot in September 2009.

Available in white.
1.5m span. Single dove, £85.00
Pair of doves, £170.00

Swallow

Another addition for the 2010 season, similar to the Swift Kite but with an altered tail.

Available in shades of blue as standard; this version is two coloured.
2.1m span by 1.01m high, £85.00

Red Kite

This 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.

1.2m high, £110.00

Pterodactyl

First seen in April 2009 and quickly became popular with both single line fliers and sports kite fliers. This small single line kite is at its best when flown on a light line in low winds.

A larger Icarex verson is suitable for indoor flying as well as in low winds.

Available in a multitude of colours.
Standard 1.15m span, £35.00
Large 1.75m span, £85.00

Swan

Designed in October 2007; became a workshop favourite in 2008. 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.

2.08m span, 1.22m high, £85.00

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

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

Angel

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 won the Eddie Megrath Kite Innovation Trophy in 2007.

Large 1.2m high, £90.00
Medium 0.8m high, £50.00
Micro 0.4m high, £15.00

Pants

These fighting pants first made their appearance in early 2006 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.

0.6 m, £55.00

Ladies' Knickers

These became an obvious partner to the male pants and appeared mid 2006. 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.

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

Vest

This humble vest was made to complement the pants and shorts. It first appeared in India in January 2009 but then hid at the bottom of a kite bag for a few months, along with the dirty washing!

Available in red or grey at the moment.

0.8m tall, £50.00

Pipa

Based on the traditional Brazilian fighter, made from Icarex and carbon. It 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

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, as an alternative altitude sprint kite to the Dunton Delta. Made in Icarex. A larger version, made in ripstop, is ideal for use in aerial photography because of its high angle of flight and stability in the sky.

The large Delta Sled won first prize in the Edwardian Kite Competition at the Wirral Kite Festival in June 2009.

Standard 0.9m high, £45.00
Large 2.5m span by 1.5m high, £120.00

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

Eddy

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

0.95 m, £25.00

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.

This one featured in 'Woof' many years ago.

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

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 rokkakus are available in three standard sizes, 1.0m, 1.2m, & 2.4m. All the kites are made in ripstop with 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 are all available upon request, the complexity will affect the 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.