Date: Sat, 8 Oct 1994 12:45:35 -1000 From: ba456@yfn.ysu.edu (Steve T. Atwell) Message-Id: <3777ef$nq6@news.ysu.edu> Organization: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH Subject: Mail Order Catalogs Does anyone have the address or 1-800 numbers that I could write to/call for kite catalogs? -- "Yes, I'll hold ..." satwell@heartland.bradley.edu _\|/_ | Void where prohibited by law. | (o o) | Copyleft 1994. All rights wronged, | -------oOO-(_)-OOo------- | all wrongs reversed. | = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 9 Oct 1994 08:21:28 -1000 From: Nathaniel Scheckler Message-Id: <379cb8$ckg@solaris.cc.vt.edu> Organization: bev Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs In article <3777ef$nq6@news.ysu.edu> Steve T. Atwell, ba456@yfn.ysu.edu writes: >Does anyone have the address or 1-800 numbers that I could write to/call for >kite catalogs? I second this request. I love kites of any sort, but I live in SW Virginia where there are very few places that even remotely decent kites are available. I do get Into The Wind's catalog, but their selection of fighters, my main interest, is a little skimpy. Also, I am thinking of branching out into stunt kites, could anyone recommend something cheap ($20-$50) that's not too challenging and can take a beating until I get the hang of it? Thanks in advance, BigRed = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 9 Oct 1994 18:03:30 -1000 From: windwiz@coyote.rain.org (Dan Rubesh) Message-Id: <37aeei$67f@coyote.rain.org> Organization: Regional Access Information Network (RAIN) Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs In article <379cb8$ckg@solaris.cc.vt.edu> Nathaniel Scheckler writes: >In article <3777ef$nq6@news.ysu.edu> Steve T. Atwell, ba456@yfn.ysu.edu >writes: >>Does anyone have the address or 1-800 numbers that I could write to/call >for >>kite catalogs? > >I second this request. [deletia] I e-mailed the following to a couple of other inquiries today, and with this third request, I'll post an excerpt from the address FAQ.. Section 2: Mail Order Companies =============================== Catch the Wind 266 SE Hwy 101 P.O. Box 973 Lincoln City, OR 97367 Call this number for mail orders or for other locations: 1-800-227-7878 Cutting Edge Kites 27702 128th Place SE Kent, WA 98031 (206) 631-7449 Phone & Fax (800) 972-9885 Cutting Edge Kites 2 676 Ocean Shores Blvd NW Ocean Shores, WA 98569 (206) 289-0667 Go Fly a Kite P.O. Box AA East Haddam, CT 06423 High Fly Kite Company 30 West End Avenue P.O. Box 2146 Haddonfield, NJ 08033 (609) 429-6290 Fax: 429-0142 KITES TO SEA P.O. Box 2645, Station M Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3P7 Into The Wind 1408 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 449-5356 (800) 541-0314 (303) 449-7315 FAX Kitty Hawk Kites PO Box 1839 3933-N S. Croatan Highway Nags Head, NC 27959 1-800-334-4777 The Kite Loft P.O. Box 551 Ocean City, MD 21842 The Kite Store P.O. Box 481632 Denver, CO 80217 Windborne Kites 585 Cannery Row, #105 Monterey, CA 93940 (408) 373-7422 (408) 373-0688 - FAX Wind Walker Kites P.O. Box 515 Clute, TX 77531-0515 Wind Wizard 398 Crocker Ave. PO Box 5747 Ventura, CA 93005-5747 (805) 659-5654 (805) 659-5769 - FAX =========== -- Tako Buggy Naked Kichi!! Dan Rubesh AKA Member/Merchant Wind Wizard, Purveyor of windwiz@coyote.rain.org GO Stunt Kites & Accessories danr@crash.cts.com FLY A P.O. Box 5747 (805) 659-5654 (voice) STUNT Ventura, CA 93005 (805) 659-5769 (fax) KITE! Member: Kite Trade Assn. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 11 Oct 1994 07:02:13 -1000 From: Adrian Pierorazio Message-Id: Organization: Queen's University, Kingston Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs On 9 Oct 1994, Nathaniel Scheckler wrote: > fighters, my main interest, is a little skimpy. Also, I am thinking of > branching out into stunt kites, could anyone recommend something cheap > ($20-$50) that's not too challenging and can take a beating until I get > the hang of it? Thanks in advance, > BigRed As a beginner, you can look for a Triby diamond stunter in that price range but, be advised, these kites normally require a LOT of wind compared to the higher priced ($100+) deltas. The real advantage of the Trilbys is that they are unconditionally guaranteed for life so if you find a way to annihilate your kite while learning, you get the next one for FREE!!!! Other sources of kites in this price range: 1) Used Kites (I think most fliers still have their first kites in their bags and many would be willing to part with them for the right price) 2) Make One (you can make a delta stunter on the out of wooden dowels or fibergalss tubing on rip-stop, tyvek, or even plastic sheeting just don't expect world-class performance out of the cheap-o stuff. Plans are plentiful) 3) 'Kiddie kites'--At least one company I know makes a 'kiddie' stunt kite with their traditional plastic framed, plastic method. These can be had for ~$10 and fly respectibly enough for a beginner to learn and you can use the rest of your money to buy a good set of Spectra lines for your 'good' kite when you buy it (after you learn the basics). If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Adrian :-) P.S. I have a couple of kites I could probably let go for $50 US but, shipping, duty, and cost of flying lines would probably put them out of your range. Also, if she's interested, my girlfriend has a purple ripstop Trilby she may be willing to part with if you're interested. Write for more info. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 12 Oct 1994 02:52:17 -1000 From: zpmobley@TRIDENT.TEC.SC.US (CHAMP) Message-Id: <37gm61$54n@ns.sunbelt.net> Organization: Trident Technical College Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs >> fighters, my main interest, is a little skimpy. Also, I am thinking of >> branching out into stunt kites, could anyone recommend something cheap >> ($20-$50) that's not too challenging and can take a beating until I get >> the hang of it? Thanks in advance, >> BigRed My first manuverable was a $10 (US) plasic swept wing delta from Toys R Us. It was a great kite to learn on, took alot of abuse, and was part of my standard kite bag (for newbies and kids on the beach) till I gave it to my nephew... around 2 years I guess. ________________________________________________________________________________ Thomas C. Mobley Trident Technical College POB 118067 Charleston SC 2943-8067 ZPMOBLEY@TRIDENT.TEC.SC.US The well reasoned and insightful logic above is my own opinion, and obviously = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 17 Oct 1994 12:08:05 -1000 From: hayden1009@aol.com (Hayden1009) Message-Id: <37usk5$13o@newsbf01.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs In article , Adrian Pierorazio writes: >Someoneelse wanted to know about a good indestructable learning kite. I keep a Dyna-Kite in my bag for ogglers. John Martins, the manufacturer, shows how strong they are by slamming it nose 1st in to cement. It is a rogolo sort of shape with a tail, which at least looks snappy for a beginner, and they can be stacked in varying sized or the same size when ready to move on to stacks. Alice Hayden = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Thu, 20 Oct 1994 21:55:36 -1000 From: rkirby@umabnet.ab.umd.edu (Robyn Kirby) Message-Id: Organization: HSL Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs >>Someoneelse wanted to know about a good indestructable learning kite. >I keep a Dyna-Kite in my bag for ogglers. John Martins, the manufacturer, >shows how strong they are by slamming it nose 1st in to cement. It is a >rogolo sort of shape with a tail, which at least looks snappy for a >beginner, and they can be stacked in varying sized or the same size when >ready to move on to stacks. >Alice Hayden The Peter Powel (sp?) and Trilbys are great to learn on.... Use the tail for stability, then remove it when you're ready for more action. The Trilbys can be linked together... (the set I have cam with 3). -Robyn = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 24 Oct 1994 23:02:54 -1000 From: gilchgw@zoology.washington.edu (George W. Gilchrist) Message-Id: Organization: Dept. of Zoology, University of Washington Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs In article rkirby@umabnet.ab.umd.edu (Robyn Kirby) writes: >From: rkirby@umabnet.ab.umd.edu (Robyn Kirby) >Subject: Re: Mail Order Catalogs >Date: Fri, 21 Oct 1994 07:55:36 >>>Someoneelse wanted to know about a good indestructable learning kite. I keep a Wind Demon in my bag for first-time fliers. It costs less than $50, flies in a broad range of winds, is a delta so I can quickly teach someone to self launch and then leave them on their own to crash and burn... It's a great little kite; I find beginners think it more fun to fly than a Trlby. ============================== George W. Gilchrist gilchgw@zoology.washington.edu Department of Zoology NJ-15 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =