7' Ghost Pyro Delta X2 (2/22/12)
We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

TWO 7' Ghost Pyro Deltas, roughly a $140 value!

Kites are one in black, one in white... ONE winner will be announced, both kites to one proud recipient!

If you've not flown a Pyro before, you're in for a real treat... 20' tails off each wingtip!



"Designed by Frank Schwiemann and licensed to G-Kites, the Ghost has long been a festival favorite. They are ideal for all kinds of wind and will lift tube tails and line art. Put a white one up at night and you'll quickly see why people call them "ghosts". "

More info about these kites - http://gombergkites.com/stick.html#ghost

Easy to fly, very stable, wide wind range, and BEAUTIFUL in the sky.

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You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/257, and will be drawn on February 22nd, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

Widow Maker (4/3/12)
We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

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This time around, the Widow Maker STD by Skyburner Kites, MSRP of $345!



From the Skyburner website:

The Widow Maker from Sky Burner weaves a dangerous web, approach with caution. This kite is very easy to fly and extremely precise but will pounce onto trick flying with deadly accuracy. The NEW Widow Maker was designed and built with a performance flyer in mind.

The Widow Maker is built with the exceptional quality and craftsmanship you have come to know and expect from Sky Burner. The sail is sewn with great care and precision and exceptional strength. The panels come together with the sleek and nimble styling of the spider its named for. Built with an unbelievably tough Sky Shark Nitro carbon frame, this is a Kite built to endure and out last every flyer that crosses its path.

Designed by Jon Trennepohl and Wayne Brunjes.

Sails sewn by Heads Up Kites, Pam Kirk and Mike Dennis. Made in the U.S.A.

NOTE: Primary color of the kite in this drawing is BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, two shades of ORANGE.

You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/284, and will be drawn on April 3rd, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

LOGO contest! :)
Alright folks... Kitelife has been in semi-upheaval for several years now, and in the process of reinvention we've officially drafted the services of both David Hathaway and Spence Watson who have worked with (and tolerated) me to put together a very solid and effective format which is currently being built for our new web site (looking to launch in 30-60 days if all goes well)... We're certain you'll find it to be fresh, thorough and much more accessible (tasty) than our previous attempts.

With this, I think we're in need of a new logo to celebrate the transition into a modern news ezine.

I'm officially opening up a LOGO contest to draw on your collective talents and vision of what Kitelife is meant to be.

• Proportion should be wider than it is tall (maybe 2x1)
  
• Use only 3-4 colors, easy for printing, etc
  
• Bonus points for a meaning or sense of something in the imagery
  
• No fine details - simple and eloquent

EASY - All submissions can be posted directly this forum topic, or to our Facebook page!

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PRIZES:

Winner: Lifetime Subscription to Kitelife.com, and a kite yet to be determined from our prize inventory (fair value).

1st Runner Up: 1 year Subscription.

2nd Runner Up: 6 month subscription.

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DEADLINE:

All submissions are welcome starting NOW, through February 20th... We reserve the right to extend the drawing if necessary.

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TERMS:

As we review submitted logos, artists who have made a good visual impression with us may also receive a sneak peek at the new site to further their creativity.

Some consideration will given to artists who can provide their logo in AI format (Adobe Illustrator CS3 or higher), or those with logos that can easily be recreated using AI.

Final winners will be decided by the Kitelife staff, logo then becomes the sole property of Kitelife and prizes awarded (shipping at our expense).

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You might take a look through some of these references - http://www.tinyurl.com/logofodder

On your marks, get set, go - can't wait to see the first wave of ideas!


Skate vs. Wala
Has anyone had any experience comparing the Wala versus the Skate? Similar in configuration, size, and performance, as viewed in videos. Big difference in price. Difference in construction and material quality?

Making a kite bag
Alright everyone, you've all been a big help in the past, I don't think this will be any different.
I'm making my own bag for my revs, the decision was made by revolution being sold out of their bags, and I just kinda like to be different. I've got the design done and have begun sewing but I'm looking for some patches for the outside, and maybe inside of the bag. Can anyone help with somewhere to get Revolution, Revguild, Laser pro, polokites, Los Hermanos or KITELIFE (ah-hem, JB) patches. anything will help. Wish me luck as I've never sewn before and I'm learning as I go.

cathedral park
http://www.youtube.c...e&v=vwqxjY8BE88

cThe American Eagle!
Hello everyone!

I am looking to purachase "The American Eagle" kite, as made by Joel Scholz! Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Whishing everyone a fantastic day!

Regards,

Malc

EDIT: If you want to private message me, my email is malcdurd@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you very much

International Kite Festival 2012
Paavan Solanki - My Competition Kite to support "Save Tiger Mission in India" at International Kite Festival 2012, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - http://www.ahmedabadkiteflyers.org



Color trades?????
I've got three new kites:

1. All White Zen

2. 1.5 B-Pro Hot Fade Center Black

3. 1.5 B-Pro Mid Vent Hot Fade Center Black

Is anyone interested in an even, one for one swap strictly for a color change for any of the above listed kites?

Not even the frame. Just the sail.

Video: Sea Devil @ Sandy Point State Park MD
Name: Sea Devil @ Sandy Point State Park MD
Category: Dual Line
Date Added: 11 January 2012 - 03:57 PM
Submitter: Winged V
Short Description: None Provided



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Kitesurf Boracay, Philippines 2011
Here is the 2^nd part Video of the action on Boracay island, Philippines 2011 at Reef Retreat Resort.

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Hope to see you all out here on the water
www.reefretreatboracay.com

Kitesurf Boracay, Philippines 2011 pt 2
Here is the 2^nd part Video of the action on Boracay island, Philippines 2011 at Reef Retreat Resort.

or

Hope to see you all out here on the water
www.reefretreatboracay.com

Winter Flying...
Flying SportkiteDesign's Seven in challenging winds. The winds have been high every time I get a chance to go out and fly this fall & winter. I've been flying the vented Rev a lot, but decided to break the boredom, and try some tricks on the edge of the window. Can't wait for winds half this speed...



Taking kite on Holiday
Hello could anyone point me in the direction of a shop selling hard carry cases for kites in the uk.

Im off to lanzarote next week and want to take my kite with me but need something more substantial to take it on the plane with me.

Alternatively I was thinking of a big cardboard tube. Has anyone managed to tranport their kite and keep it in one piece on a plane?!

Kymera (1/15/12)
We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

Because I'll actually be out of the country when it's time to hold our B-Series drawing, I figured I'd put up another prize right now to appease our supporters.

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This time around, a Kymera, $198 value!





This package includes kite, removable weights and kite sleeve!

NOTE: Primary color of the kite in this drawing is BLUE, with WHITE and GREY.

You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/314, and will be drawn on January 15th, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!