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Karl Longbottom - Traditional DesignsOrder by email, contact Karl for up-to-date prices |
TaharaBased on the traditional Japanese paper and bamboo fighter. Made from ripstop nylon with carbon spars; complete with hummer. Available in variety of colours and patterns.
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PapillionWith kind permission of the designer, Didier Fermont. An active single line kite. This particular kite has been bridled as a four line kite. Available in variety of colours and patterns.
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PipaBased 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.
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Dunton DeltaThis classic Dunton Delta is a low wind altitude sprint kite and has won many altitude sprint competitions. Larger version also available.0.6m tall |
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Small EdoThis 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. 0.9m tall |
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Winged EdoInspired 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. 1.6m tall |
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EddyAn excellent flier in a wide range of winds, an ideal first kite for children. 0.95m tall
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HexagonThe traditional Hexagon is a design which flies well in a range of winds. 0.7m tall
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Roller, PearsonA 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. 1.2m tall (plain) |
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Vented RollerA Pelham developed kite that flies well, great with 'Box kite' graphics for flying in low winds. This one featured in 'Woof' many years ago. 1.45m tall |
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SquareA very simple kite, easy to assemble and fly, ideal for graphics. 0.48m tall |
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Rokkaku KitesThe 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. Contact Karl for prices:
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Photo of Small Edo by John Dobson. |
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