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Editor/Publisher |
John Barresi |
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Assistant Editor |
Dave Shattuck |
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Directors-at-Large |
Troy Gunn
Central USA |
Al Stroh
Southwest USA |
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Contributors: |
David Gomberg |
Merritt Clifton |
Carlos Simoes |
Gustavo Di Si |
Steve Blasdell |
John Freeman |
Cathy Palmer |
Robert Randolph |
Jason Robbins |
Scott Spencer |
Alan Cunningham |
Todd Rudolph |
Egan Davis |
Sam Ritter |
Nancy Lockwood |
LAlo Loescher |
Tom Brailey |
Mike Delfar |
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Founder |
Mike Gillard
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Out of the winter doldrums and into full swing of the 2006 kite season... Having covered the KTAI show in FL, and returning again for the SASKC a couple days ago I must say, I'm absolutely beat and I have the photo to prove it! Seriously though, this has been a great start and I'm looking forward to participating in even more events as the year goes on... Bringing it home to you, our readers. |
| As of mid-January, I've assumed the role of AKA Director for Region 9 (OR-ID-MT) and hope to help facilitate kiting in my region as much as possible... For those of you in those three states, please don't hesitate to contact me with any AKA-related questions or concerns you might have. |
| We've released the sixth volume of Kite Lines magazine in PDF format, putting almost officially halfway through converting the whole collection (7 more to go) and putting it on line for the world to see absolutely free of charge. |
| I'm off to the South Padre Island Festival next weekend, marking the first time I've flown in Texas since 1992! I'm looking forward to that visit, and to speaking with both fliers and organizers about the state of affairs in the Texas kiting scene... I'm always curious how things are going in areas I haven't been to in awhile, and do my best to help with information exchange wherever I go. |
| Last but not least, please remember... Kitelife is a "home grown" publication, dedicated to doing it's part to preserve and promote kiting however it can. Send us your comments and suggestions, and if you value the services we provide, consider becoming an official subscriber to Kitelife - it really does make a difference! |
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AKA Corner
Information about affiliating your local kite club, special benefits, insurance, resources and points of contact to get you started! |
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Dave's World
The latest update from David Gomberg brings us news, photos and insights from this year's KTAI trade show in Clearwater, FL . |
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Drachen Archive: Featured Item
We begin a recurring feature, highlighting items from the Drachen Foundation's archive. Does the archive hold a Blue Hill Box Kite? |
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Join the Team
Our staff here at Kitelife extends a heartfelt invitation to share your experiences, your insights, your knowledge, and delight in kiting. |
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Letters to the Editor
Sometimes our readers take time to comment on the projects and issues here at Kitelife, and we're always happy to share them with you. |
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Competitor Profiles
Born from the old Satori Kites project, the Kitelife Profiles give sport kite competitors and announcers a central place for info about fliers. |
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REVisions: Bicycle, Bicycle!
Rev enthusiast David Hathaway brings us another edition, this time with detailed info on rotating your kite with the bicycle technique. |
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Empty Spaces: Al Hargus III
Kite historian, lover, enthusiast and poet of sorts... Our community was rocked by the recent loss of a very dear friend and kiting activist. |
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Applique "How do they do it?"
Kite enthusiast Carlos Simoes returns with a great article dedicated to the essential "how to" of applique, and it's basic use in kite making. |
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A Modest Proposal...
Well known kite maker John Freeman shares his views as a confirmed single liner, on how to get more people watching sport kite competitions. |
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Betty's Last Convention
Scott E. Spencer shares the touching and humorous story of Betty Hirschmann's last trip, to the 28th annual AKA Convention. |
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Kites Vs. Kite-Birds
Birds are injured every year during traditional kite festivals in India and Pakistan... Find out about the groups that work to protect them! |
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Wind Party in Buenos Aires
Regular KL contributor Gustavo Di Si brings us this report and photos from the second annual Wind Party in Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
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St. Augustine SKC
The first Tricks Party
of 2006 brings fliers from all over the country to fly, frolic and take an exciting ride through this new comp format. |
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Dead Bird Buggy Bash
Traction enthusiast Jason Robbins takes us along for flying, fun, friends, food and hijinks at the annual DBBB held in Galveston, Texas. |
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Windless Festival
Report and photos from this third annual indoor kite festival held by NWSKL and the World Kite Museum, held in Ocean Park, WA. |
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Deep Space by Benson Kites
Review of Andy Wardley's latest and highly anticipated freestyle kite design, the Deep Space handled everything we threw at it. |
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Acrobatx by Flying Wings
Another home run from Flying Wings, the Acrobatx delivers high-end performance for a low-end price... What an amazing value! |
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Mirage Warbird by Jones Airfoils
One of the most unique kites ever designed, the Mirage is a fast, precise kite with some very unusual and exciting characteristics! |
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Jumping Jack Flash by Level One
One of their latest offerings, the JJF from Level One offers a great balance of performance and precision... It tested quite well all-around. |
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Festival/Comp Schedules
Looking for an event? You can find full schedules and contact information for events all over the country on the web sites listed here. |
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Up the River Indoor Festival
For the 2nd year in a row, this NW indoor festival features competition, demos and lots of fun flying for all in lovely eastern Oregon! |
Photo Collections
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