Support your local kite store, or support mine!
Gone With The Wind
Dan Whitney and Brian Todd are
great guys who have a super kite shop. They never miss an event
(or a Saturday) and they are super generous to the kite community.
Plus this is the most fun and dynamic site you'll find on the
internet. Check it out to see whats happening today!
High
Line Kites
Tom McAlister's fine shop in Berkeley.
Not only does Tom run a great kite shop, he's my AKA representative.
If that wasn't enough to keep him busy, he's the organizer for
the Berkeley Kite Festival. Check out the photo gallery to see
all the fun you've been missing.
Kites
Plus
Phil Kalenowsky is the Quad God
in Reno. The shop carries everything Rev. It is a great source
for quad info and pics as well as links to the quad world.
Gomberg
Kite Productions
Dave is not only the AKA President,
he is also runs the best kite business in America. While others
focus on production kites, Dave caters strictly to the connoissuer.
Featuring the a broad array of the finest handmade and custom
kites from around the world, this is the place to go for your
wishes and dreams...
Gibian Kites
Ron & Sandy Gibian are two
of the nicest folks you will ever meet, always a joy to be around
off the kite field. On the kite field thier kites are unmistakable
in the air, just look for the one of a kind graphic sensibility.
On the ground the kites are frighteningly well made, with sails
tight as a drum and beautiful fit and finish. Need a great kite
or inspiration? check out thier site!
KiteLife.com
By far the most comprehensive source
of kite information anywhere. Festival reports, competition results;
pictures, video and stories of all the places you have been and
couldn't make it to. Spend a few hours or a few weeks, you won't
run out of fun stuff to look at.