Supplies for the Modern Kite Builder

Kite Studio 5555 Hamilton Boulevard Wescosville, PA 18106

610-395-3560 800-KITE-991 [email protected]

••• Experienced & award wining kite builders ••• Experienced AKA comprehensive kite building judge ••• 2,375 square feet devoted to kites and kite building ••• On site machine shop, fittings made to order

Who we are Steve Ferrel SSS ince 1989 Kite Studio has been a Steve is the driving force growing supplier of kite and banner building behind our excellent customer materials. We now occupy two buildings service, he deals with most of covering over 2,300 square feet. The bulk the customers and is involved of our business is selling fabric and with all buying decisions. supplies to the kite and banner markets. Steve also chairs the AKA’s Kite Making On the kite side, we furnish the builder with Competition Committee and has many discounted first and second quality ripstop years of judging experience under his belt. nylon as well as polyester. Our fabric Flat kites are Steve’s specialty - he likes vendors include: Bainbridge International, appliqué and trys different approaches in Challenge Sailcloth, Icarex, and North layering to create his own style. Sails. We are also a distributor of the most popular framing materials in today’s market - whether your needs are wood, Special Projects fiberglass, or graphite - we are your source. On the banner side, we offer top quality In addition to selling kite and banner 200 denier nylon with an ultraviolet inhibitor supplies, Kite Studio has created unique - the finest banner nylon available. fabric structures for stage and set design. Some of our special projects included jobs Tony Ferrel for Eric Clapton , Moriah Carrey, Woodstock ‘94, and Spin Doctors. We have also done projects for various convention centers and Our years of experience restaurants throughout the country. Custom selling supplies is backed by a kites are also created as unique vehicles for knowledgeable staff of kite corporate advertising. builders. Tony is an award winning builder of cellular Bottom Line kites. He is also the “Old Man in the Shop” He runs the machine shop Kite Studio is experience, knowledge, out back and cranks out various fittings vision, and devotion - whatever your needs, held in stock, as well as custom fittings for we are your source. those special needs.

Thread 44 A F P Thread Wrap. Supplies 23 ABS Rod 21 Fitting, Forward Adjustable 13 Pusher, Machined 12 Tinkertoy 10 Adhesive, Spray 42 Flag Nylon 30 Ramin Wood Dowel 9 Tony Stick 41 Adjustable Fitting, Bobby 14 Flush Insert 15 Rawhide Hammer 38 Trammel Point 41 Adjustable Fitting, Frwrd 13 Framing Cylinder, Soft 18 Reinforced Tubing 25 Triangle 37 Adjustable Fitting, Revrs 14 Fray Check 45 Reverse Adjustable Fitting 14 Tube Punch 24 AKA 49 FSD Leading Edge Fitting 18 Rings 37 Tube Punch 40 Aluminum Rings 37 Ripstop Nylon 26 Tubing Cutter 25 Aluminum Rod 22 G-Force 4 Ripstop Nylon 27 Tubing Cutter 40 APA Leading Edge Fitting 18 Glue Dropper 43 Ripstop, Slit 28 APA Whisker Fittings 17 Glue Stick 43 Rivet 38 T Arrow Nock 15 Glue, CA 43 Rod cleaning Brush 41 Arrow Nock, Stubby 16 Glue, Epoxy 42 Saw 39 Tubing, Black Plastic 24 Avia Linear Graphite 5 Gold, Norlam 31 Tubing, Clear Plastic 24 Bainbridge 27 Graphite, Glasforms 7 R Tubing, Heat Shrink 25 Banner Nylon 30 Tubing, Reinforced 25 G Schocula 41 Tubing, Semi Rigid 25 B Scissors 40 Tubing, Superthane 24 Graphite, Linear 5 Screening 31 Tubular Webbing 32 Beads 45 Graphite, Solid 6 Seam Ripper 40 Tweezer 40 Bjorn Arrow Nock 15 Graphite, Tapered 4 Seat Belt Webbing 32 Tyvek 31 Black Death 34 Grommet 38 Semi Rigid Tubing 25 UHWM Rod 21 Black Plastic Tubing 24 Grosgrain Webbing 32 Shock Cord 15 Velcro 45 Bobby's Adjustable Fitting 14 Hairpipe Tensioner 10 Skinny 4 Video 49 Books 47 Hammer 38 Sleeving Kit 33 Vinyl End Caps 25 Books 48 Handles 35 Slit Dacron 28 Webbing 32 Bridle Fitting 17 Header Material 32 Webbing Accessories 45 Brush, Drafting 41 Heat Shrink Tubing 25 S Weller Hot Knife 39 Brush, Hot Knife 39 Hole Punch 24 Whisker Fitting 17 Brush, Rod Cleaning 41 Hoop Winder 35 Slit Ripstop 28 Winder 35 Bubble Wand Hub 10 Snap Swivel 36 Wood Dowel 9 Bungi Cord 15 Soft Framing Cylinder 18 Wrapped Graphite 4 CA Glue 43 H-I Solid Fiberglass 9 Wrist Strap 35 Caliper 39 Solid Graphite 6 Yo-Yo Winder 35 Card Winder 35 Hot Knife 39 SP Film 31 Zippers 45 Hot Tacker 39 Spar Clamps 16 C Icarex 29 Spar Saw 7 U-V-W-Y-Z Insignia Cloth 31 Spar Saw 39 Carey Winders 35 Kevlar Line 34 Spectra Line 33 Caribiner 36 Kevlar Webbing 32 Spectra/Dacron Blend 33 Challenge 27 Kite Building Video 49 Split Ring 37 Circle Tool 41 Knots In A Bottle 45 Split Ring Plier 41 Circular Fittings 12 Large Wrapped Graphite 4 Spray Glue 42 Clear Fabric (Cobra) 31 Leading Edge Fittings 18 Spray Paint 46 Clear Plastic Tubing 24 Linear Graphite 5 Stake 35 Cobra Clear Film 31 Machined End Cap 11 Stubby Nock 16 Conversion Chart 50 Sun Protective Film 31 Converta Sleeve 15 J-K-L Super Value Pack 28 Cord Lock 45 Superthane Tubing 24 D-Ring 37 Machined Internal Nock 11 Swivel 36 Dacron 28 Machined Pusher 12 T-Bracket, Machined 12 Dacron Line 34 Machined T-Bracket 12 Tensioner 10 Dacron/Spectra Blend 33 Magazine 49 Tensioner 37 Marking Pencil 41 D Micro Graphite 6 Micro Tubing 24 Delrin Rod 21 Needle 45 Design Master Paint 46 Dihedral 10 M-N-O Dihedral 16 Double Face Tape 41 Nock Adapter 15 Dowel 9 Nock Insert 15 Drafting Brush 41 Nock, Machined Internal 11 Edge Binding 32 Norlam Gold 31 End Cap, Machined 11 North Cloth 26 End Caps, Vinyl 25 Notions 45 Engle Hot Knife 39 Nylon Bonded Thread 44 Epoxy Glue 23 Nylon Webbing 32 Oak Tag 31 E Opaque Projector 40 Order Form 51 Epoxy Glue 42 Pattern Paper 31 Epoxy Tubing 8 Pencil 41 Expandable Pole 9 Plastic Rod 21 Eye Fitting 17 Pliers, Split Ring 41 Feather Flag Pole 9 Polyester 29 Ferrels, Epoxy/Fiberglass 19 Polypropylene Webbing 32 Ferrels, Metal 20 Pro-Spar 7 On the cover and above, the award winning, Fiberglass 9 Pro-Spar Comp 7 Finger Strap 35 Projector, Opaque 40 “Grandson of Woodstock” by Tony Ferrel

Avia Tapered Graphite Tapered spars make it possible to effectively locate larger spars in places where they are needed to handle high stress and smaller spars in places where stress is lower. Considerable weight savings can be realized by appropriate allocation of materials while actually improving toughness, stiffness, and control.

CODE ITEM LENGTH GRAMS LARGE SMALL PRICE DOZEN END ID END OD EACH PRICE

RGF24 STANDARD 32.5 17.5 0.284 0.252 9.00 8.50

RGF22 ULTRA-LIGHT 32.5 12.6 0.284 0.252 7.50 7.00

RGF26RGF20 SUPERSKINNY ULTRA-LIGHT UL 32.532.5 15.67.5 0.284.245 0.252.178 8.508.00 8.007.65

RGF28 SKINNY SUL 32.5 11.0 .245 .189 9.45 8.90 RGF30 STANDARD LONG 40.0 23.8 0.284 0.252 9.50 9.00

SIZE IN FERREL LEADING EDGE NOCK MACHINED END CAP FITTING CAP

RGF29 SKINNY SDS 32.5 14.0 .242 .196 9.90 9.35 RGF32 ULTRA-LIGHT LONG 40.0 14.0 0.284 0.252 9.00 8.50 STANDARD FET30 CALL NAZ25/NST25 MNC2540 VEC25

ULTRA-LIGHT FET30 CALL NAZ25/SNST25 MNC2540 VEC25

Large Wrapped Graphite An old friend once told me “Steve, they’re not called sticks - sticks grow on trees!” Well Bill was especially right about these spars - they are definetly not sticks. For your really BIG kite projects these are what you might need. Very stiff. Very expensive. Think about making two or three kites with interchangable frameworks. Do you really fly more than one monster kite at a time? NOTE: Due to UPS restrictions, an extra $3.00 will be charged to all boxes exceeding 60” in length. SUPER ULTRA-LIGHT FET30 CALL NAZ24/NST24 MNC2400 VEC25

CODE ITEM PLY LENGTH ID” OD” GRAMS EA. OZ/FT PRICE EACH

RWG38 3/8 6P 60” .375 .450 62 .450 27.20

RWG44 7/16 5P 60” .435 .505 70 .505 27.20

SKINNY FLG2400 CLEFSD16 NAZ18 MNC1800 VEC187 RWG50 1/2 5P 60” .50 .56 75 .53 27.20

RWG63SKINNY SUPER5/8 7P FLG240060” .625CLEFSD16 .730 133NAZ19/NST19 .925 MNC1960 49.30VEC187 1-800-KITE-991 or 1-610-395-3560 Framing Materials: Graphite

Avia Linear Graphite Economical and relatively durable graphite spars. These slim, resilient, and seamless carbon composite tubes are used in many popular sport kites that are on the market today. Sandard length. See page six for 48” longs.

CODE ITEM STANDARD ID” OD” WEIGHT GRAMS PRICE DOZEN PRICE LENGTH” EACH EACH

RLG1250 1250 28.0 .068 .125 6.24 1.96 1.73

RLG1570 1570 28.0 .098 .158 8.89 1.96 1.73

RLG1800 1800 29.5 .110 .179 11.7 2.30 2.03

RLG1880 1880 29.5 .116 .187 12.6 2.30 2.03

RLG1960 1960 30.5 .120 .196 14.5 2.30 2.03

RLG2100 2100 31.5 .132 .209 16.4 2.34 2.06

RLG2200 2200 32.5 .138 .217 18.7 2.47 2.18

RLG2300 2300 32.5 .144 .228 20.6 2.64 2.33

RLG2400 2400 32.5 .150 .238 22.3 2.81 2.48

RLG2540 2540 32.5 .154 .253 25.4 3.06 2.70

RLG2650 2650 32.5 .174 .265 24.9 3.23 2.85

RLG3150 3150 32.5 .235 .315 28.2 4.30 3.80

RLG3940* 3940 60.0 *** .394 *** 5.20 4.91

RLG4720* 4720 60.0 *** .472 *** 6.60 6.23

EXTERNAL EXTERNAL SIZE MACHINED NOCK NOCK BJORN NOCK VINYL END METAL EPOXY END CAP CAP CAP FERREL FERREL

1250 MNC1250 n/a n/a n/a VEC125 FBS132 ***

1570 MNC1570 n/a n/a n/a VEC156 FBS163 ***

1800 MNC1800 NAZ1800 NNC1800 NOK10 VEC187 FMT1800 FET248

1880 MNC1880 NAZ1880 NNC1880 NOK10 VEC187 FMT1880 ***

1960 MNC1960 NST1960/NAZ1960 NNC1960 NOK10 VEC187 FMT1960 ***

2100 MNC2100 NST2100/NAZ2100 NNC2100 NOK20 VEC187 FMT2100 FET20

2200 MNC2200 NST2200/NAZ2200 NNC2200 NOK20 VEC250 FMT2200 FET30

*Additional shipping charge due to length.

2400 MNC2400 NST2400/NAZ2400 NNC2400 NOK30 VEC250 FMT2400 FET40 Go Build a Kite Framing Materials: Graphite

CODE ITEM ID” OD” PRICE DOZEN PRICE EACH EACH

RLG1250L 1250 .068 .125 2.40 2.27

Avia Linear Graphite Longs RLG1570L 1570 .098 .158 2.50 2.36 Economical and relatively durable graphite spars. These slim, resilient, and seamless carbon composite tubes are used in many popular sport kites that are on the market today. RLG1800L 1800 .110 .179 2.70 2.55

Solid Micro Graphite RLG1880L 1880 .116 .187 2.80 2.64 And then there are these - which some might indeed call sticks. Used for lightweight kites and whisker material.

CODE DIAMETER” LENGTH” GRAMS EACH PRICE EACH DOZEN PRICE EACH

RSG02 .020 48.0 0.40 1.50 1.42 RLG1960L 1960 .120 .196 2.85 2.69 RSG03 .030 48.0 0.70 1.50 1.42

RSG04 .040 48.0 1.30 1.70 1.61

RSG05 .050 48.0 2.70 1.95 1.84

RSG06 .060 RLG2100L 48.0 2100 3.40 .132 .2092.15 2.85 2.032.69

RSG07 .070 48.0 4.80 2.25 2.13

RSG08 .080 48.0 6.20. 2.45 2.31

RSG09 .098 48.0 8.90 2.80 2.64

RLG2200L 2200 .138 .217 2.85 2.69 RSG11 .110 48.0 12.40 3.15 2.98

RSG12 .125 48.0 15.20 3.40 3.21

RSG15 .156 48.0 23.80 4.20 3.97

RSG16 .165 48.0 27.40 4.55 4.29 RLG2300L 2300 .144 .228 2.85 2.69 RSG18 .187 48.0 *** 5.75 5.43

Inquire about our monthly specials RLG2400L 2400 .150 .238 3.05 2.88

Pro-Spar Comp Pro-Spar Glasforms best line of ultra light carbon fiber spars, engineered to The original, durable carbon spar, has been redesigned to increase meet the demands of competitive tournament flyers and the most stiffness and weight savings. By combining carbon and E-glass fibers aggressive enthusiasts. in the axial plies, the ultimate balance between cost and performance is achieved. PRO*SPAR has a striking new two-tone PRO*SPAR COMP is an advanced composite hybrid of carbon and black finish, and like PRO*SPAR COMP, circumferential S-2 glass S-2 glass fiber reinforcements in an epoxy matrix. Axial oriented fiber reinforcement in the transverse direction. Competitive carbon carbon fibers in the inner and outer plies maximize stiffness to weight. spars in this price and performance range do not. PRO*SPAR offers Circumferential S-2 glass fibers between axial carbon fiber plies reliable carbon performance without the fatigue, impact and provide transverse properties for durability, flexural fatigue strength splitting failures of all unidirectional carbon fiber spars. and impact strength. The result is a spar designed to meet the demands of super high performance stunt kites with properties superior to aluminum/carbon or tape wrapped tubes.

CODE ITEM WEIGHT PRICE DOZEN PRICE CODE ITEM WEIGHT PRICE DOZEN PRICE GRAMS EACH EACH GRAMS EACH EACH

RPC15 15 14.0 5.80 5.47 RPS15 15 17.3 2.60 2.46

RPC16 16 20.5 6.00 5.67 RPS16 16 21.0 2.85 2.69

RPC17 16M 25.0 7.30 6.89 RPS17 16M 25.0 3.40 3.21

RPC19 19 23.3 6.20 5.86 RPS19 19 26.5 2.95 2.79

RPC20 19L 38.0 10.15 9.59 RPS20 19L 42.4 5.85 4.58

ITEM LENGTH ID OD FERREL ADAP- BJORN MACHINE END CAP INCHES TOR NOCK END CAP

15 32.5 .234 .278 FSF229 NNI30 NOK30 MNCA15 VEC310

16 32.5 .250 .306 FET248 NNI40 NOK40 MNCA16 VEC310

16M 39.5 .250 .306 FET248 NNI40 NOK40 MNCA16 VEC310

19 32.5 .296 .352 FET291 NNI75 NOK50 MNCA19 VEC310

19L 54.0 .296 .352 FET291 NNI75 NOK50 MNCA19 VEC310

Electric Spar Saw Safest saw in the industry. Easy to set up and use. One piece aluminum base can be used without bolting to a bench. Easily adjustable guard and rest. Uses 3” blades. Fully adjustable stop. Attractive, long lasting powder coat finish. Easy view measuring scale included. • one piece design • 110V motor • 5,000 RPM • CODE ITEM PRICE EACH adjustable guard • uses 3” blade

TSAW40 ELECTRIC SPAR SAW 138.00

CODE ITEM PRICE DOZEN Filament Wound EACH PRICE EACH Epoxy Tubing RET248 FL248 1.75 1.65 Strong, durable low cost spars. RET260 FL260 1.75 1.65 The "original" kite spar used in Top of the Line Kites, Action RET291 FL291 4.25 4.01 Kites, and many other "pioneer" kite manufacturers. Still popular RET20 A20/14 1.75 1.65 in many stunt and single line kites Many are used as ferreling RET30 C30/15 1.75 1.65 material for other spars. RET40 E40/16 1.75 1.65

RET50 G50M/17 2.25 2.13

RET65 J65/18 1.75 1.65

Don’t overlook RET75 K75/19 1.75 1.65 Epoxy Tubing when designing your kite. RET370 FL370/19 3.10 2.92 They are still a VERY RET414 FL414 3.30 3.12 good, durable, and economical framing material. RET505 FL505 4.00 3.77

RET50575 FL505L* 5.00 4.72

RET610* FL610* 6.30 5.95

*Additional shipping charge due to length.

CODE ITEM LENGTH WGHT ID OD MACHINED NOCK NOCK END EX IN. INCHES GRMS END CAP ADAPTOR CAP FERREL FERREL

RET248 FL248 32.5 23.2 .186 .248 MNCA248 N/A N/A VEC40 FET40 N/A

RET260 FL260 32.5 24.4 .186 .260 MNCA260 NNI86 NOK30 VEC40 FET50 N/A

RET291 FL291 32.5 41.3 .155 .291 MNCA291 N/A N/A VEC45 FET75 N/A

RET20 A20/14 32.5 15.6 .219 .260 MNCA20 NNI20 NOK30 VEC40 FET50 N/A

RET30 C30/15 32.5 18.7 .234 .278 MNCA30 NNI30 NOK30 VEC40 FET65 FSF229

RET40 E40/16 32.5 20.7 .250 .298 MNCA40 NNI40 NOK40 VEC45 N/A FET248

RET50 G50M/17 39.5 28.8 .266 .317 MNCA50 NNI50 NOK40 VEC45 N/A FET260

RET65 J65/18 32.5 26.7 .281 .337 MNCA65 NNI65 NOK50 VEC45 FET414 FET30 (TIGHT)

RET75 K75/19 32.5 27.6 .298 .350 MNCA75 NNI75 NOK50 VEC45 N/A FET291

RET370 FL370/19 54.5 68.6 .298 .370 MNCA370 NNI75 MAN370 VEC65 N/A FET291

RET414 FL414 54.5 80.5 .337 .414 MNCA414 N/A MAN414 VEC68 FET505 FSF333 (TIGHT)

RET505 FL505 54.5 108.1 .418 .505 MNCA505 N/A MAN505 VEC80 FET610 FSF411/ (TIGHT) FET414

RET50575 FL505L 75.0 148.73 .418 .505 MNCA505 N/A MAN505 VEC80 FET610 FSF411/ (TIGHT) FET414

RET610 FL610 78.0 216.9 .503 .610 MNCA610 N/A MAN610 N/A N/A FSF500/ FET505

Solid Fiberglass - 48” Used for single line figure kites as well as whisker material for dual line sport kites. Available in either four or six foot lengths. White color.

CODE DIAMETER” LENGTH” GRAMS/FT PRICE DOZEN PRICE EACH EACH

RSFA04 .040 48.0 .50 .47

RSFA05 .050 48.0 3.50 .50 .47

RSFA06 .060 - 1/16 48.0 4.90 .50 .47

RSFA07 .070 48.0 6.60 .50 .47

RSFA08 .080 - 5/64 48.0 8.30 .55 .52

RSFA09 .098 - 3/32 48.0 12.10 .55 .52

RSFA11 .110 48.0 15.30 .65 .61

RSFA12 .125 - 1/8 48.0 20.20 .65 .61

RSFA15 .156 - 5/32 48.0 32.10 .75 .71

RSFA18 .187 - 3/16 48.0 46.00 1.05 .99

RSFA25 .254 - 1/4 48.0 83.10 1.25 1.18

Ramin Wood Dowel Solid Fiberglass - 72”* A straighter grained wood dowel. Sold in standard lengths of 48 inches with the exception of 3/16” and 1/4”.

CODE ITEM LENGTH” PRICE EACH DOZEN PRICE EACH CODE DIAMETER” LENGTH” PRICE

RHW30 1/8 48 .25 .24

RSF15 .06 - 1/16 72 .75

RHW40 3/16 48 .30 .28

RSF35 .08 - 5/64 72 .85

RHW42 3/16 36 .20 .19

RSF40 .09 - 3/32 72 .85

*Additional shipping charge due to length.

RHW50 1/4 48 .35 .33 Expandable Poles RSF65CODE .12 - 1/8 ITEM 72 PRICE1.05 Expandable fiberglass poles work great for holding feather flags! Available in lengths of 12, 16, and 20 feet. Each pole collapses into a fourRHW52 foot section.1/4 Green in color.36 Poles can be.25 h eld in the ground.24 OKS50 12 FT 20.50 with a three foot piece of steel rebar. Make sure the rebar always has RSF85 .15 - 5/32 72 1.29 smooth edges and a vinyl end cap or tape is on top.

RHW60 5/16 48 .45 .43 OKS55 16 FT 30.00 RSF95 .18 - 3/16 72 1.75

RHW70 3/8 48 .60 .57 OKS57 20 FT 40.75 RSF105 .25 - 1/4 72 1.80 Go Build a Kite Custom Fittings by Kite Studio

Kite Studio “Tinkertoys” Looking for the fitting to make the “Starbird” in Making and Flying Stunt Kites & One Liners ? Or how about that fitting for that “Snowflake” design, or a “Rasta Flower”, or one of the Old Man’s rotators, or whatever you’ve been dreaming about? Here they are! Just tell us what type of material you want us to use, what size spars you are going to use, and the number of holes you want, and degree of separation - we’ll make it for you! You say compound angles? No problem, just add $3.50 to each price. See the following matrix for material types, diameters, and costs.

CODE ABS PRICE CODE UHMW PRICE DIAMETER” EACH DIAMETER” EACH

CTTAO75 .75 3.00 CTTU075 .75 3.00

CTTA10 1.0 3.85 CTTU10 1.0 3.00

CTTA15 1.5 4.50 CTTU15 1.5 3.25

CTTA20 2.0 6.00 CTTU20 2.0 4.25

Note: Do not forget UHMW CANNOT be glued! CTTU25 2.5 5.00 CTTU275 2.75 5.50

Felix’s Bubble Wand Hubs Specially made for Felix Cartegena’s Bubble Machines. Plans are avaiable off the internet or we can mail you a copy if you are interested in making his fantastic attention getter - just add bubble soap! The other pictured fitting was made for Pete Rondeau in his award winning Quad line Kite “Mind Games” You really should see this kite in color! CODE MATERIAL # OF PRICE The award winning “Tulsa Points” Examples of custom work. Left: HOLES EACH by Tony Ferrel and Glen Haynes. four spar hub with compound angles. Right: Felix Bubble Wand

CBW06 UHMW 12 4.65

Custom Dihedrals: Aluminum molded epoxyed large dihedrals are available for very large Brogden style big kites. Call with sizes of sticks for a price quote.

Hairpipe Tensioners Once again, created by I don’t know who first, Bobby Stanfield or Ron Gibian, these are rather simple tensioners that are a pain to thread but once installed work better for tensioning a 100# dacron bow line than anything else I’ve seen. If you can find the one inch plastic beads and have a drill press, it’s relatively easy to make them. You just drill one cross hole all the way through and the second cross hole halfway through, chamfer the holes and your done; OR you can let me do it for you. Ream holes when using 150# Dacron line. When using 50# line, use our new 3/4” micro bead.

CODE ITEM PRICE EACH 48 PACK PRICE EACH

CBEAD10 1” WHITE DRILLED TENSOINER BEAD .25 .23

CMBEAD20 3/4” BLACK DRILLED TENSIONER BEAD .25 .23

CBDFT10 BLUE DENTAL FLOSS THREADER 12 PAC 1.00 N/A

Oh, by the way, I almost forgot, we found a solution to that pain threading part. Believe it or not, blue tooth dental floss threaders (the blue ones are stronger than the white ones) but they do break so we sell them in pacs of 12.

Machined End Caps These very popular end caps are manufactured in our own shop and available in two sizes:

• Regular - 1.125” with large (5/32”) cross hole end • Gibian style short - .75” with a small (3/32”) cross hole end.

Usually, the regular sizes are used with bungi cord and the shorts are used with a dacron bow line. Both sizes are available in either black ABS or white UHMW. Other sizes and shapes with special holes can also be made. Call with a request, and get a quote. Refer to the following matrix for the usual sizes and codes.

REGULAR: 1 1/8” WITH BIG HOLE GIBIAN SHORT: 3/4” WITH SMALL HOLE STOCK CODE SUFFIX & ABS PREFIX UHMW PREFIX PRICE 48 PACK ABS PREFIX UHMW PREFIX PRICE 48 PACK SIZE SPAR FIT CODE CODE EACH PRICE EACH CODE CODE EACH PRICE EACH 1/4" 1570 N/A N/A ~ ~ MNCAS N/A 0.65 0.62 1580 1800 1880 3/8" 1960 MNCA MNCU 0.75 0.71 MNCAS MNCUS 0.65 0.62 2100 2200 2300 2400 2540 2650 A20 C30 E40 2P 3P 5P 1/2" 3150 MNCA MNCU 0.85 0.81 MNCAS MNCUS 0.75 0.71 G50 J65 K75 PS19 370 3/8" WOOD 5/8" 414 MNCA MNCU 1.50 1.42 505 3/4" 610 MNCA MNCU 2.00 1.89 1" 5/8 RWG MNCA MNCU 4.00 3.78

CODE SPAR FIT LENGTH PRICE 48 PACK Machined Internal Nocks EACH PRICE EACH It is difficult to find fittings to match big spars, so we make em! CMAN40 E40 Originally we created these nocks to fit inside larger spars that do CMAN50 G50 1 1/8” 1.00 .95 not have pre-manufactured fittings available. However, we CMAN65 J65 found our nocks were even superior to the smaller mass produced fittings. Regular CMAN370 K75 / FL370 2” 1.80 1.70 arrow nocks are designed to accept downward pressure from CMAN414 FL414 the arrow string, while ours are designed to accept the sidward pressure from a string or bungi. Customers CMAN505 FL505 2 1/4” 2.25 2.13 requested smaller sizes to beef up the end of the stick to prevent splitting from the string of beads attached to the CMAN610 FL610 2 1/4” 2.55 2.41 bottom of a kite, as in a Rokkaku. So we have expanded our list of available sizes. See the following matrix:

Machined (WITH FERREL) (WITH FERREL) Tee-Brackets STOCK CODE SPAR FIT PRICE 48 PACK PRICE OD HORIZ. FERREL HOLE X VERT. HOLE EACH EACH Made in our shop 3/8" MTEE1570 1570 BRASS FERREL X 1570 1.20 1.14 of black ABS MTEE1580 1580 BRASS FERREL X 1580 1.20 1.14 plastic, these MTEE1800 1800 FERREL X 1800 1.75 1.66 fittings are most MTEE1880 1880 FERREL X 1880 1.75 1.66 1/2" MTEE1960 1960 FERREL X 1960 2.00 1.90 commonly used as MTEE2100 2100 FERREL X 2100 2.00 1.90 center tee fittings in stunt kites;. or MTEE2200 2200 FERREL X 2200 2.00 1.90 to hold two sticks that cross in MTEE2300 2300 FERREL X 2300 2.00 1.90 cellular kites. The horizontal hole is MTEE2P 2P FERREL X 2P 2.25 2.14 drilled perpendicular to the vertical MTEE3P 3P FERREL X 3P 2.25 2.14 hole. Some sizes use horizontal 5/8" MTEE2400 2400 FERREL X 2400 2.50 2.38 ferrels and some use the actual stick. MTEE2540 2540 FERREL X 2540 2.90 2.76 See the chart matrix for the MTEE2650 2650 FERREL X 2650 2.90 2.76 common ones. Other custom sizes MTEE3150 3150 FERREL X 3150 2.75 2.61 are available so it is real easy to mix MTEE5P 5P FERREL X 5P 2.75 2.61 and match sticks. Just call and tell MTEE7P 7P FERREL X 7P 2.75 2.61

us what sizes you want where. (NO FERREL) (NO FERREL) STOCK CODE SPAR FIT PRICE 48 PACK PRICE OD HORIZONTAL HOLE X VERTICAL HOLE EACH EACH 1/2" MTEE20 A20 X A20 1.25 1.19 MTEE30 C30 X C30 1.25 1.19 MTEE40 E4O X E40 1.25 1.19 MTEE50 G50 X G50 1.75 1.66 5/8" MTEE65 J65 X J65 1.75 1.66 MTEE75 K75 X K75 1.75 1.66 3/4" MTEE414 414 X 414 2.50 2.38 1" MTEE505 505 X 505 5.00 4.75 MTEE610 610 X 610 5.00 4.75

Machined Pushers Cellular Circle Fittings Frequently, we receive requests for a fitting that is We have all seen the unbelievable “Flying similar to a tee except the vertical stick is perpendicular Crowns” by Andre’ Cassagnes and then later the to the horizontal hole, instead of the horizontal hole sun and moon circles by Pete Dolphin. Since I perpendicular to the vertical hole. We named this niether have a brother, a plastic injection fitting “Pusher.” molding machine, nor the 50K required for a mold; I have been wrestling with machining this The most common pusher use is for box kite cross sticks, fitting for years. At this printing, I finally have to attach the cross stick to the longeron without going what appears to be a workable prototype design, through the sail; and the Old Man used them in his “Grandson of but I have not yet built a kite. If anybody wants Woodstock” kite, while Steve used them in his W-kite: “Tern into a to try, here is a list of required fittings. Call me for a price Dolphin.” Judging by the number of requests we receive for various quote, the first couple builders will get a really great price for sizes I think some creative builders are finding other uses for these being the beta testers. fittings which are available in either ABS or UHMW. See the following matrix for method of specifying this fitting. A 12 segment 30 degree circle requires: 24 - 5 hole fittings to go around the inside of the circle STOCK ABS UHMW 24 - 3 hole fittings to go around the outside of the circle OD CODE PRICE CODE PRICE 60 sticks of whateverlength you choose.

A 15 segment 24 degree circle requires: 30 - 5 hole fittings to go around the inside of the circle 30 - 3 hole fittings to go around the outside of the circle 75 sticks of whateverlength you choose The Diameter size of the pusher required is determined by the size of3/8” the horizontalCMPA375 spar cross hole1.00 (you MUSTCMPU375 specify) The “Old.90 I believe Andre’ uses 6mm linear graphite (closest American Man” decides how much material is required to create a strong is .2300) sticks in his, but I can make the fittings to any size fitting. In addition, you must specify the spar stick size so we know linear graphite you want. Call and lets talk. what size hole goes in the end. The combinations are endless. 1/2” CMPA500 1.25 CMPU500 1.15

1. ALUMINUM / EPOXY FORWARD ADJUST: MAXIMUM ADJUSTMENT 1" Screw Style, Forward 1 1/8" ALUMINUM HEAD WITH ADJUSTMENT SCREW, RING, AND 2" EPOXY SLEEVE CODE SPAR FIT / STOCK SIZE PRICE 48 PACK Adjustable EPOXY SLEEVE EACH PRICE EACH Fittings CADJE1800 1800 / 248 & 260 5/16" ALUMINUM 3.00 2.85 You’ve probably seen those cool adjustable CADJE2100 2100 / A20 fittings on most Ron Gibian and Bobby CADJE2300 2300 / C30 3/8" ALUMINUM 3.25 3.09 Stanfield kites. In the past, fittings like this CADJE2400 2400 / E40 had to be custom made by you at home. CADJE2540 2540 / G50 7/16" ALUMINUM 3.75 3.56 CADJE2650 2650 / G50 Now we make’em for you. “The Old Man” CADJE20 A20 / G50 in the shop has added some screws to create CADJE30 C30 / K75 his special version of an adjustable fitting CADJE15 PS15 / K75 that works the nuts. CADJE 414 & 505 AVAILABLE - CALL

There are two kinds of forward adjustable 2. ALL ALUMINUM FORWARD ADJUST: MAXIMUM ADJUSTMENT 1/2" fittings. One fitting has an epoxy sleeve 1 1/2" ALUMINUM HEAD WITH ADJUSTMENT SCREW & and an aluminum head (matrix 1) that CODE SPAR FIT STOCK SIZE PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH allows a maximum adjustment of 1” per CADJA1250 1250 1/4" ALUMINUM 2.85 2.70 fitting. The other is an all aluminum CADJA1570 1570 head and sleeve (matrix 2) that is smaller CADJA1580 1580 and cleaner but only allows a maximum CADJA1800 1800 adjustment of 1/2” per fitting. Both CADJA1880 1880 fittings have screw adjusters and slide over CADJA1960 1960 the spar. The aluminum heads are CADJA2100 2100 5/16" ALUMINUM 3.00 2.85 machined to accommodate a split ring CADJA2200 2200 which is attached to the sail via a small CADJA2300 2300 nylon tab sewn to the sail. When you tighten the nylon screw, at the end of the head, it in effect lengthens the stick, Static Fittings Sometimes you may only want to use the 3. ALUMINUM STATIC SHORT SCREW: NO GLUE REQUIRED adjustable fitting on one side and put a fixed or 1 1/8” ALUMINUM HEAD WITH SHORT SCREW AND RING. Static Fitting on the other side. There are two CODE SPAR FIT STOCK SIZE PRICE EACH 48 PACK kinds of Static Fittings: one with a short PRICE EACH aluminum head (matrix 3) that slides over the CSTAT1800 1800 1/4" ALUMINUM 2.50 2.38 stick just like the all CSTAT1880 1880 aluminum CSTAT1960 1960 adjustable except it CSTAT2100 2100 5/16" ALUMINUM 2.60 2.47 only has a very short CSTAT2200 2200 CSTAT2300 2300 screw that allows the CSTAT2400 2400 fitting to stay in CSTAT2540 2540 3/8" ALUMINUM 2.70 2.57 place on the skin when the stick is removed and CSTAT2650 2650 the kite is disassembled. This is a definite CSTAT3150 3150 advantage in that you can not loose the fitting CSTAT20 A20 and you always remember where it goes; and if CSTAT30 C30 the stick breaks, it’s easy to replace without a CSTAT15 PS15 new fitting. the other kind of static fitting is a CSTAT16 PS16 Micro Static (matrix 4) all aluminum very short CSTAT19 PS19 7/16" ALUMINUM 2.80 2.66 piece that is machined 4. ALUMINUM MICRO STATIC: GLUE REQUIRED to accommodate the 5/8" ALUMINUM HEAD AND RING split ring, but it needs CODE SPAR FIT STOCK SIZE PRICE 48 PACK to be glued to the stick EACH PRICE EACH - which is a CSTATM1250 1250 1/4" ALUMINUM 1.25 1.19 disadvantage, if the CSTATM1570 1570 stick breaks the fitting CSTATM1580 1580 also needs to be replaced, and it is more CSTATM1800 1800 complicated to assemble when putting the kite CSTATM1880 1880 CSTATM1960 1960 together. Refer to the following matrix for a CSTATM2100 2100 5/16" ALUMINUM 1.35 1.28 comprehensive list of the fittings. CSTATM2200 2200 CSTATM2300 2300 NOTE: If a tow point is required, replace the nylon screw with our modified thumb screw or CODE ITEM PRICE steel eye bolt.

CSCREW375 3/8” MODIFIED THUMB SCREW FOR BRIDLE ATTACHMENT .55 CSCREW500 1/2” MODIFIED THUMB SCREW FOR BRIDLE ATTACHMENT .55 CSCREW100 1” MODIFIED THUMB SCREW FOR BRIDLE ATTACHMENT .55 CEYE100 1” STEEL EYE BOLT (CAN BE CUT SHORTER) .35

Bobby’s Adjustable Fittings

These fantastic new fittings were invented by Bobby Stanfield. The “Old Man” is producing his version of them with Bobby’s permission. They are the neatest things since zippers, for all kinds of cellular and flat/dihedral kites. The fittings work on all sizes of linear graphite sticks. The first fitting is a “one stick hole to fabric.” No little loop to sew on, and no split ring to break your finger nail on when installing them at the end of the sail. Just re-enforce the point of the sail with extra Dacron, then hot drill a small 1/8” hole and insert the nylon washer and screw into the fitting. This affixes the fitting to the sail, and it stays there even after disassembly, slide in the stick and use the second nylon screw below the stick to tighten the sail. The second fitting is a “two stick hole” fitting. This is used where two sticks cross. One stick is attached to the fitting with a set screw using a hex wrench, this fitting stays on the stick during disassembly; and the other stick attaches to the fitting with a nylon adjust screw so it is easy to assemble and fine tune adjust. Refer to the following matrix for all the sizes that are available.

BOBBY’S ADJUSTABLE FITTINGS: FOR LINEAR GRAPHITE STICKS BLACK ABS WITH WHITE NYLON SCREWS CODE 3/8” DIAMETER FITTING: PRICE 48 PACK PRICE 1800 THROUGH 2300 INCLUSIVE EACH EACH CBADJ10 1/8” SET SCREW ONE STICK HOLE 5/8” WITH WASHER & BINDER CBADJ20 WITH FABRIC ATTACHMENT LONG 3/16” CAP SCREW 2.10 1.99 WITH WASHER & BINDER CBADJ30 TWO STICK HOLES 3/4” 1/8” SET SCREW & LONG 3/16” CAP SCREW CODE 1/2” DIAMETER FITTING: PRICE 48 PACK PRICE 2400 THROUGH 3150 INCLUSIVE EACH EACH CBADJ40 3/16” SET SCREW ONE STICK HOLE 3/4” WITH WASHER & BINDER CBADJ50 WITH FABRIC ATTACHMENT LONG 1/4” FILISTER 2.65 2.51 WITH WASHER & BINDER CBADJ60 TWO STICK HOLES 15/16” 3/16” SET SCREW & LONG 1/4” FILISTER CHEX10 HEX KEY FOR SET SCREWS: .25 .23

Screw Style Reverse Adjustable Fittings For bigger sticks we offer a “Reverse Adjust” fitting. These go on the spar the same as forward adjust except that they tension the sail by turning the nylon screw counter clockwise (the screw is actually inside the stick). Originally offered with one split ring and gets fixed with “lock-tite” to hold it to the screw, but now improved by Dale Vanderhoof, of California, to include two split rings. Dale says to put one inside the other to provide better adjusting clearance making the fitting infinitely better, must be so, cause he orders these by the dozens. He likes them with a center Tinkertoy and six Pro Spar 19L sticks to make his nine foot diameter “Rasta Flowers.” Refer to the following matrix for sizes currently available. Dale Vanderhoof’s “Rasta Flower”

REVERSE ADJUSTABLE FITTINGS 3/8” ALUMINUM HEX HEAD WITH 1 1/8” ALUMINUM KNURLED BODY NYLON ADJUSTMENT SCREW WITH TWO RINGS SPAR FIT STOCK SIZE PRICE 48 PACK PRICE CODE EACH EACH CREV16 RPS16 3/8” ALUMINUM 4.60 4.35 CREV19 RPS19 or RET75 7/16” ALUMINUM 4.80 4.54 CREV370 RET370

Flush Insert Nock Insert / Nock Cap Made of aluminum, the Flush Insert is used to reinforce the end of When placing a Bjorn Spar Nock on the end of a spar to accommodate hollow Epoxy Tubing, Pro-Spar, and Pro-Spar Comp. Another name the bungi cord, it is necessary to reinforce the plastic nock with a metal for a Flush Insert is a Converta Sleeve. Use these inserts on lower Nock Adaptor (for linear graphite) or a Nock Insert (for Epoxy & Non spreader ends that fit into a "T-Bracket”, on the "tip/nose" of the spine, Linear Graphite). Sizes correspond to the number spar they fit. or other high stress areas. Numbered sizes correspond to the spars item number. CODE SPAR FIT PRICE EACH 48 PACK PRICE EACH

CODE ITEM/SIZE PRICE EACH 48 PACK PRICE NNI20 14/RET20 .27 .26 EACH NNI30 15/RET30 .27 .26 SCS10 16/40 .27 .26 NNI40 16/RET40 .27 .26 SCS20 17/50 .27 .26 NNI50 17/RET50 .27 .26 SCS30 18/65 .27 .26 NNI65 18/RET65 .27 .26 SCS40 19/75 .27 .26 NNI75 19/RET75 .27 .26

NNC1800 1800 .27 .26

NNC1880 1880 .27 .26

NNC1960 1960 .27 .26

NNC2100 2100 .27 .26

NNC2200 2200 .27 .26

NNC2300 2300 .27 .26

NNC2400 2400 .27 .26

NNC2540 2540 .27 .26

Pictured left to right: Nock Insert, Nock Adaptor, Bjorn Nock, Stubby Nock, Flush Insert, Pointed Nock Bungi Shock Cord The uses are endless: leading edges, T-brackets, securing banners. Bungi is black in color, and covered with nylon to resist abrasion. High tensile strength and elastic resilience. Use a hot knife or match to heat seal cut ends. Bjorn Spar Nock Use this plastic spar nock in conjunction with the nock adaptor or insert. The spar nock is the "Bjorn" type and will accept either 1/8" or CODE ITEM/SIZE PRICE/YARD PER 10 YARDS 3/32" Bungi Cord. Sizes correspond to the nocks internal diameter. BSC05 1/16” .27 .26

BSC10 3/32” .27 .26

CODE ITEM/ USE WITH PRICE 48 PACK BSC20 1/8” .32 .30 SIZE ADAPTOR EACH PRICE EACH

NOK10 7/32 NNI 79-80 .10 .09

NOK20 1/4 NNI 81-84 .10 .09 NOK30 9/32 NNI 85-86, NNI 20-30 .10 .09 E us! NOK40 5/16 NNI 40-50 .10 .09

NOK50 11/32 NNI 65-75 .10 .09 [email protected]

One Piece Stubby Spar Nock One Piece Pointed Spar Nock These nocks are geared toward safety. The rounded end prevents This nock is is a one piece plastic nock which fits over the spar. No injury. Will easily accomodate 3/32” or 1/8” bungi. adaptor is neccessary. It will accept either 1/8" or 3/32" Bungi Cord. Sizes correspond to the nocks internal diameter.

CODE ITEM/SIZE PRICE EACH 48 PACK CODE ITEM/SIZE PRICE EACH 48 PACK PRICE EACH PRICE EACH

NST19 1960 .25 .24 NAZ18 1800 .25 .24

NST21 2100 .25 .24 NAZ80 1880 .25 .24

NST22 2200 .25 .24 NAZ19 1960 .25 .24

NST23 2300 .25 .24 NAZ21 2100 .25 .24

NST24 2400 .25 .24 NAZ22 2200 .25 .24

NST25 2540 .25 .24 NAZ23 2300 .25 .24

We stock molded dihedrals in various sizes. As well as custom dihedrals for just about any size spar. Call with a request. Pictured are spar clamps held together with a two piece rivet. WeNAZ24 see these clamps2400 on many kites made .25by Bobby Stanfi.24eld.

Dihedrals NAZ25Spar Clamps2540 .25 .24 Molded plastic connectors used for creating dihedral in Eddys and Use two clamps together with a 3/8” rivet and you have an infinetly Rollrs and when building Facets, Stars, and other cellular kites. adjustable spar fitting. Popular on many Gibian & Stanfield kites. Made of durable nylon. Rivets sold seperately, see page 38.

CODE SIZE” COLOR PRICE 48 PACK NAZ26 2650 .25 .24 EACH PRICE CODE SIZE PRICE EACH 48 PACK PRICE EACH EACH

DIH08 1/8 YELLOW 0.40 .37 CMP19 3/16 .25 .214 DIH10 3/16 WHITE 0.40 .37

DIH15 5/32 BROWN 0.40 .37

DIH14 1/4 RED 0.65 .61 CMP25 1/4 .25 .24

Whisker Clip to Spreader APA This fitting “snaps” onto the lower spreader. Whisker to Spreader Black plastic

CODE SPREADER WHISKER PRICE 48 PACK CODE SPREADER WHISKER PRICE 48 PACK HOLE HOLE EACH PRICE HOLE HOLE EACH PRICE EACH EACH

CWHAPA178 .178 .20 .50 .47 CWHC1508 .15 .08 .50 .47

CWHC2108 .21 .08 .50 .47 CWHAPA200 .200 .20 .50 .47 Import Whisker to Spreader Jaco Whisker to Sail Fittings The Jaco fitting is attached with the Jaco CODE SPREADER WHISKER PRICE 48 PACK rubber o-ring connector HOLE HOLE EACH PRICE CWHC3108 .31 .08 .50 .47 EACH CWHAPA250 .250 .20 .50 .47 CWHI2408 .235 .08 .50 .47 CODE FITTING WHISKER PRICE 48 PACK FIT EACH PRICE EACH

CWHJAC08 JACO FITTING .08 .27 .26 Goodwind CWHC2109 .21 .09 .50 .47 Whisker to Spreader CWHAPA317 .317 .20 .50 .47 Dont limit yourself in using a CODE SPREADER WHISKER PRICE 48 PACK HOLE HOLE EACH PRICE CWHJAC09 JACO FITTINGfitting only.09 as .27it was .26 EACH CWHC3109 originally.31 .09 designed. .50 Get.47

CWH2109 .215 .09 .50 .47 creative, imaginative...there are so many other uses!

CWH2309 .235 .09 .50 .47 CODE SPAR FIT PRICE EACH

CEYE1800 1800 1.60

Spar to Bridle “Eye” Fittings

Need a beautiful and functional way to attach the bridle to the kite? Need a fitting to attach a “truss” system to a longeron? From Japan CEYE1960 1960 2.15 comes a wonderful new fitting that will make your kite truly unique. Similar to the “eye” fittings that are thread wrapped on to a fishing pole, however, these do not need to be thread wrapped. One eye big

CEYE2100 2100 2.15 Go Build a Kite Stock Fittings

Goodwind Leading Edge Connector APA Leading Edge Connector A strong and resilient fitting. Without Great looks, light weight, the built in “angle” these fittings can tight fit. A real good fitting creatively be used in single line kites. for linear graphite, and G- Limited availability. Force tapered spars. Our favorite CODE MANUFACTURER SPAR FIT PRICE EACH

CLEG2122 GOODWIND 2100 - 2200 .50 CODE SPAR FIT PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH CLEG2325 GOODWIND 2300 - 2540 .50

CLEAPA1960 1960 .50 .47

CLEAPA2122 2100 - 2200 .50 .47 Do-Hickey We didn’t name ‘em! And we’ll let you CLEAPA2324 2300 - 2400 .50 .47 figure out what to do with ‘em! Shaped like a “C” they can be clipped on the CLEAPA2500 2540 - 2650 .50 .47 spar to act as a stopper.

CLEAP2850 3150 .50 .47 CODE SPAR FIT PRICE EACH

APA Micro Leading Edge Connector DOHIC19 .1960 .25 Great looks, light weight, tight fit. A real good fitting for solid and linear graphite.

CODE SPAR FIT PRICE 48 PACK Soft Framing Cylinder EACH PRICE EACH MadeDOHIC23 of a high density “foam”.236 this material has been.25 used in award winning kites - see Tanna Haynes’ “Lady of the Clouds.” It can be drilled and/or sanded for unique T-fittings and other custom fittings. CLEAPAT125 .125 .50 .47 Each piece is 18” long.

CODE DIAMETER” EACH DOHIC31 .315 .25 CSFC38 3/8 2.85

CSFC05 1/2 3.00 FSD Leading Edge Connector CSFS58 5/8 3.15 GreatCLEAPAT156 for micro fiberglass and.157 graphite as well.50 as linear graphite..47 CSFC75 3/4 3.25

CSFC10 1.0 3.40

CODE SPAR FIT PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH

CLEFSD08 .070” - .098” .50 .47 CLEAPAT180 .180 .50 .47 CLEFSD12 .125” .50 .47 CLEFSD15 .156” .50 .47 E us! CLEFSD19 .196” .50 .47

CLEFSD23 .230” - .240” .50 .47 [email protected]

CLEAPAT250 2540 .50 .47

Stock Fittings: Ferrels

Epoxy Ferrels Ferrels link two spars together. Most ferrels are cut to 3”, however, custom ferrels can be made. Call with a request.

FERREL CODE FITS IN FITS OVER LENGTH” ID” OD” PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH

FET248 RET40 RLG1800 3.0 .186 .248 0.35 .30

FET260 RET50 RLG1800 3.0 .186 .260 0.35 .30

FET291 RET75/RET370 *** 3.0 .155 .291 0.75 .65

FET20 RET40 RLG2100 3.0 .219 .260 0.35 .30

FET30 RET65 RLG2300 3.0 .234 .278 0.35 .30

FET40 RET75 RET20, RET248, 3.0 .250 .298 0.35 .30 RLG2400

FET50 *** RET260, RLG2540 3.0 .266 .317 0.35 .30

FET65 RET414 (TIGHT) RET30 3.0 .281 .337 0.35 .30

FET75 *** RET291 3.0 .298 .350 0.35 .30

FET370 *** RET291 4.0 .298 .370 0.50 .40

FET414 RET505 (TIGHT) RET65 (TIGHT) 4.0 .337 .414 0.55 .45

FET505 RET610 (TIGHT) RET414 (TIGHT) 4.0 .418 .505 0.65 .55

FET610 *** RET505 (TIGHT) 4.0 .503 .610 0.80 .70

Fiberglass Ferrels Call with a request for a custom length.

CODE FITS IN OD” LENGTH" PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH

FSF40 RLG1800-1960 3/32 3.0 .10 .08

FSF60 RLG2100-2400 1/8 3.0 .10 .08

FSF80 RLG2540 5/32 3.0 .15 .13

FSF90 RET248,RET260 3/16 3.0 .15 .13

FSF229 RPS15, RPC15 .229 3.0 .45 .40

FSF333 FET414 .333 4.0 .65 .60

FSF411 FET505 .411 4.0 .65 .60 Jerry Houk’s 1998 award winning Circoflex FSF500 RET610 .500” 4.0 .75 .70

External Aluminum Ferrels When extra strength is required, metal is the choice. In addition, we have a large selection of aluminum ferrels in a variety of lengths and diameters that are not listed - call with a request. We can also machine a custom ferrel from aluminum stock - let us know what you need!

CODE FIT OVER ID OD LENGTH INCHES GRAM WEIGHT PRICE EACH 48 PACK PRICE EACH

FMT1800 1800 .185 .239 2.25 1.89 .50 .47

FMT1880 1880 .193 .251 2.35 2.22 .50 .47

FMT1960 1960 .201 .263 2.45 2.58 .50 .47

FMT2100 2100 .215 .281 2.63 3.14 .50 .47 External Aluminum Ferrels External Brass “Micro” Ferrels

CODE ID” OD” WALL” LNGTH” PRICE 48 PACK CODE FITS OVER LENGTH” PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EA EACH PRICE EA FMT2200 2200 .225 .295 2.75 FBS035 .035 3.65.063 .014 .50.75 .25 .47 .23

FBS046 .046 .063 .008 .75 .25 .23 FMTS2 SKYSHARK 2P 3.00 1.00 .95 FBS054 .054 .094 .020 .75 .25 .23

FBS066 .066 .094 .014 .75 .25 .23 FMT2300 2300 .235 .309 2.88 4.22 .50 .47 FMTS3 SKYSHARK 3P 3.00 1.00 .95 FBS075 .075 .125 .025 1.0 .25 .23

FBS085 .085 .125 .020 1.0 .25 .23

FBS105 .105 .125 .010 1.5 .25 .23 FMTS5 SKYSHARK 5P 3.00 1.00 .95 FBS116 .116 .156 .020 1.5 .25 .23 FMT2400 2400 .245 .323 3.00 4.48 .50 .47 External Aluminum Ferrels FBS132 .132 .156 .012 1.5 .25 .23

FBS163 .163 .187 .012 1.5 .25 .23 FMTS7 SKYSHARK 7P 3.00 1.00 .95 CODE ID FIT LNGTH” PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EA

FMT2540 2540 .257 .312 3.00 *** 1.00 .95 Custom aluminum ferrels FMT20FMT19 0.187PROSPAR 3/16” 19 3.001.75 1.000.65 .95.60 are also available.

Call with a request. FMT30FMT2650 0.250 1/4”2650 2.00 .266 0.65 .312 .60 3.00 *** .70 .65

FMT40 0.296 19/64 3.00 0.70 .65

FMT2650S 2650 .266 .375 2.00 *** 1.00 .95 1-800-KITE-991 or 1-610-395-3560 Stock - Plastic Kite Studio’s ABS Solid Rod famous For the do-it-yourselfer who wants to machine his/her own custom “Son of fittings. Acrylonitrite-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) is a versatile Woodstoc thermoplastic which combines stiffness, machinability, and impact k. resistance. Unlike Delrin, ABS can be glued with CA adhesive. An incredible CODE COLOR OD” PRICE/FT 24’ wide x 16’ tall!

SABS25 BLACK 1/4 .80 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) Rod Light weight, high tensile strength and as simple to machine as wood. SABS38 BLACK 3/8 1.80 UHMW is self-lubricating, shatter resistant, and abrasion resistant. White color

CODE OD” PRICE / FOOT

SABS50 BLACK 1/2 2.70

SUHMW38 3/8 1.65

DelrinSABS63 Rod BLACK 5/8 3.85 A polymer with a high melting point. Great strength, stiffness and abrasion resistance are among the significant property advantages. Parts are easily fabricated with hand tools. Cannot be glued with CA SUHMW50 1/2 1.80 adhesive.

SABS75 BLACK 3/4 6.00 CODE OD” COLOR PRICE/ FOOT

SUHMW58 5/8 2.70

SABS10SDEL25 BLACK/NATURAL1/4 BLACK1.0 10.00$.95 UHMW Rectangle Bar Stock*

CODE OD” PRICE / FOOT SUHMW34 3/4 2.85 SDEL516 5/16 BLACK 1.10 SABS15 BLACK/NATURAL 1.5 22.75 SUHMWB38 3/8” x 1.5” 2.75

Delrin Bar Stock* SABS20 BLACK 2.0 39.75 SUHMW10 1.0 4.15 SDEL38 3/8 BLK or WHT 1.40 CODE STOCK OD” COLOR PRICE/ FOOT

SDELB50 SQUARE 1/2” WHT 8.80

SDELB38 RECTNGL 3/8” x WHT 12.95 SDEL50 1/2 BLK or WHT 2.35 SUHMW15 1.5 1.5” 7.40

*Other sizes available by special order

Aluminum Rod Stock Aluminum Tube Stock For a clean, strong, durable fitting, try our aluminum rod. Superior Make your own Ferrels, or make your own fittings. product if the fitting requires a threaded hole.

CODE OD” PRICE/FT CODE OD” ID” WALL” PRICE/FT

SALT025 .250 .152 .049 1.45

SALR25 1/4 .65 SALT3865 .375 .245 .065 2.10

SALT3858 .375 .259 .058 2.70

SALT031 .313 .215 .049 3.10 SALR516 5/16 .70 SALT050 .500 .370 .065 2.50

SALT063 .652 .495 .065 3.00

SALT075 .750 .634 .058 3.50 SALR38 3/8 .95

Aluminum Bar Stock* We use aluminum bar stock in the shop as a straight edge for hot and cold slitting.SALR716 7/16 1.75

CODE DIMENTION” PRICE/FT

SALR50 1/2 1.75 SALB1310 1/8 x 1.0 1.00

SALR58 5/8 2.55 Adam Grow, Jon Burkhardt, Bobby Stanfield, Tony Ferrel, Ron Gibian at the “Old Man’s” Birthday Party. SAL61315 1/8 x 1.5 1.50

SALR34 3/4 3.60 Aluminum Hex Stock*

SALB1320 1/8 x 2.0 1.75 CODE DIMENTION” PRICE/FT SALR10 1.0 6.50 E us! SALH038 3/8 2.10 SALH063 5/8 5.75

SALB7512 [email protected]/4 x 1.25 6.60 * Other sizes available by special order. Hexagonal, Square, Angle, and Channel available by special order.

Thread Wrapping Jig “Lady of the Designd by professionals for those who wrap one or one hundred Maori Sea” rods per year. Ideal for those short on storage space in their house by Tanna or apartment. Two spool thread holders with thread tension Haynes of New Tripoli, supplied by highly polished, adjustable cupped disks. Also includes Pennsylvani a constant tension spring that allows you to back up if you overlap a. by mistake, but keep tension on your thread. Two felt lined support arms securely holds spars Manufactured from hardwood 1998 Grand and furniture grade plywood. Shipped unassembled. Champion winner at the AKA National Kitemakers’ Wrapping Thread Competition in Ocean Nylon thread (not bonded) is ideal for thread wraps. It is a higher Shores, WA. denier than our sewing thread. We offer many colors so you can “customize” your spars to match your kite. Available in the following colors: Black, White, Silver, Yellow, Gold, Orange, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Royal Blue, Red, Maroon, and Green Epoxy Glue Our 5-minute epoxy cures to a slightly flexible consistency. This lack of brittleness allows it to form a lasting bond in areas subjected to Rod Dryer high vibration or stress. Items bonded with this epoxy can be The best method for curing wrapping finishes is to turn the rod at a handled after 15 minutes. Full strength is reached in 1 hour. moderately low speed. Eliminates run and sags for an even, glass like finish. Our motor speed is ideal for all diameter spars. Our 30-minute epoxy has the highest strength of our epoxies. It is waterproof and more heat resistant. It can be used for bonding if you are willing to wait overnight. Bonded objects can be handled after 8 hours and the cured epoxy reaches full strength within 24 hours. Color Preserver Our color sealant is the finest color preserver made. Penetrates the The Finishing epoxy is the perfect high build finish. Produces a glass thread and will not yellow. Water soluble. like coating and self levels to a very high gloss. Dry to the touch after two hours. Full curing time is approximately 72 hours. Perfect for finishing your thread wraps.

CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE EACH

TWS70 5 MINUTE 4.5 8.35

TWS12 30 MINUTE 4.5 7.80

TWS25 FINISHING 3.0 8.55

CODE ITEM PRICE EACH

TWS10 WRAPPNG THREAD 2.00

TWS20 COLOR PRESERVER 5.30

TWS25 FINISHING EPOXY 8.55

TWS30 WRAPPING JIG 33.50 Tanna Haynes, explaining to a Judge, her thread wrapping and custom fittings in “Lady of the Maori Sea” TWS50 ROD DRYER 33.50

Black Plastic Tubing “Flexible Ferrels” Used to join spreaders to leading edges and Tee Superthane Polyurethane Tubing Fittings. A snug fit around the spar is desirable. Thin wall, light weight, high tear resistance. Good “grabbing” characteristics.

CODE ID” OD” PRICE/FT CODE ID” OD” PRICE/FT TBP05 3/16 5/16 1.17 TST063 .063 .125 .32 TBP08 3/16 3/8 1.17 TST125 .125 .188 .41 TBP10 7/32 11/32 1.17 TST188 .188 .250 .52 TBP15 7/32 13/32 1.17 TST250 .250 .313 .63 TBP20 15/64 11/32 1.17 TST313 .313 .438 .75 TBP25 1/4 7/16 1.17

TBP30 1/4 1/2 1.31 Micro Plastic Tubing TBP35 17/64 29/64 1.31 Surgical grade plastic tubing in “micro” ID’s. Works well with our micro fiberglass and graphite rod. tbp37 19/64 31/64 1.13

TBP40 9/32 15/32 1.51 CODE ID” OD” PRICE/FT

TBP45 5/16 1/2 1.51

TML03 .030 .090 .68 Clear Plastic Tubing “Flexible Ferrels” Used to join spar to spar.

CODE ID” OD” PRICE/FT TML04 .040 .070 .70 TCP06 1/16 1/18 .11

TCP09 3/32 9/32 .14

TML05 .050 .090 .73 TCP10 1/8 1/4 .14 Heavy Duty Revolving Tube Punch The best revolving TCP20 3/16 5/16 .16 hole punch with six replaceable drive TCP25 3/16 3/8 .27 tubes rangingTML06 from .063 1.25 .99 3/32 to 3/16 inch. TCP30 1/4 3/8 .21 Forged handles with copper anvil. TCP40 1/4 7/16 .33 Industrial quality. Great for punching TCP50 1/4 1/2 .48 spar holes in plastic tubing. TCP60 5/16 7/16 .27

TCP70 5/16 1/2 .43 CODE ITEM PRICE EACH TCP80 3/8 5/8 .64

TCP82 3/8 9/16 .46 PUN10 TUBE PUNCH 50.00 TCP90 1/2 3/4 .77

An easy way to put holes in plastic tubing — Use a thin wall aluminum or brass ferrel a little smaller than the diameter of the spar you are using. Chuck it up in a drill. Hold the tip of the spinning ferrel against a file to sharpen. Drill the hole through the tubing. Fast. Clean. Easy, and Neat!

Semi Rigid Tubing Nylon Reinforced Plastic Tubing Stiffer than other plastic tubing. This is commonly used in the A clear plastic tubing with reinforcing strands of nylon running sleeves of windsocks, spinners, and drogues. (join both ends of the throughout. Commonly used as a T-joint connector to join the spine circle with a small piece of wood or fiberglass) The color is milky with the T-Bracket. white.

CODE ID” OD” PRICE/FT CODE ID” OD” PRICE/FT

TSR10 1/8 1/4 .18 TNR10 3/16 7/16 .86

TSR20 3/16 5/16 .21 TNR20 1/4 1/2 1.08

TSR30 1/4 3/8 .25 TNR30 5/16 9/16 1.53

TNR40 3/8 5/8 1.53 Heat Shrink Tubing Black PVC tubing shrinks to form a smooth, tight, and flexible covering. We advise putting a small drop of glue inside the tubing Vinyl End Caps before shrinking. Build up the O.D. on a graphite rod to produce a Protect your kite skin by putting end caps on the spars. Caps are black snug fitting plastic tube, securing device for ferrels, and some even in color and fit snugly over the rod. Secure the cap to the spar with use it as a stopper. Resists sunlight. The shrink ratio is 2:1 glue or tape - this will prevent the cap from coming off inside a sleeve. Cut off the tip and it makes a great looking stopper!

CODE ITEM ID ID PRICE/ EXPANDED SHRUNK FT CODE ID” ID” PRICE PER DZ PRICE PER DZ. THS10 HEAT 0.25 0.125 .32 PER 48 PACK SHRINK

VEC080 5/64 .080 .60 .57

VEC090 3/32 .090 .60 .57

VEC125 1/8 .125 .60 .57

VEC156 5/32 .156 .60 .57

Tubing Cutter Makes a clean, fast, safe, and square cut on plastic tubing. Teflon coated steel blade. End Cap Sample Pack AVEC187 dozen of every3/16 Vinyl End.187 Cap we carry..60 A great deal! .57 One per order please. CODE ITEM PRICE

CODE CODE PRICE/PACK

OK098 TUBING CUTTER 14.75 VEC210 7/32 .210 .60 .57

SAM20 END CAP SAMPLE PACK 7.00

North Cloth .75 ounce Ripstop Nylon

A 3/4 ounce high quality ripstop nylon. The fabric has the same finish on both sides due to an impregnation process. All colors are stocked in 56 or 58” widths. Note: Same color descriptions between vendors do not mean the same color - ie: North’s red is more “orange” or “lighter” than Bainbridge’s red. Color differences may also exist between dye lots, so order enough fabric for a single kite at one time - it may not exactly match the second time around! Full color swatch sets are available upon request - at no charge. Yes, the price per yard is based on TOTAL yards ordered per grade. Black Yellow Example: 10 yards of B grade red, 10 yards of B grade yellow, and 10 Caribbean yards of C grade green, would be (20 x $5.95) + (10 x $5.00) = $169.00 Red Fuschia Green Yam Natural CODE GRADE PRICE/YD PRICE/YD PRICE/YD Grape 1-14 15-24 25+ Light Blue Sweet Pea FRNN75A A 6.75 N/A N/A Dark Blue FRNN75B B 6.25 5.95 5.65 Pumpkin

FRNN75C C 5.00 4.75 4.50

FRNN75D D 3.50 3.30 3.15 RATING SCALE: A grade = first quality B, C, & D grades=second, third and fourth North Cloth quality.

1.5 Oz. Ripstop Nylon We purchase large quantities of seconds The same high quality ripstop nylon in a heavier 1.5 ounce version. throughout the year and inspect every yard as Used primarily in large kites that involve high stresses and where it passes over our table. If we feel the fabric weight is not a concern. Can also be used as a reinforcing material on light weight kites. is not a good value, free packing material it becomes. Quite often, when the customers

CODE GRADE PRICE/YD PRICE/YD PRICE/YD order seconds they may not see any flaws at 1-14 15-24 25+ all!

There are MANY kites manufactured by MANY FRNN15A A 5.75 N/A N/A companies with non-first fabric. By offering this cloth to you, we provide the kite builder with a economical alternative to high priced first quality goods.

FRNN15B B 5.25 5.00 4.75 Always remember, satisfaction is quaranteed. If you are unhappy with your purchase it can always be returned.

FRNN15C C 4.25 4.00 3.80 1-800-KITE-991 or 1-610-395-3560 Fabric: Ripstop Nylon

Bainbridge & Challenge 3/4 Ounce Ripstop Nylon

High performance spinnaker ripstop nylons that are coated for zero White porosity and added durability. We stock all colors in 54 inch widths. Full color swatch sets are available upon request at no charge. Yes, the Yellow price per yard is based on TOTAL yards ordered per grade. Red Violet CODE QUALITY PRICE/YD PRICE/YD PRICE/YD 1-14 15-24 25+ Royal Blue Ice Blue FRNB75A FIRST 6.75 N/A N/A Ocean Blue Green Silver Bainbridge & Challenge Black FRNB75B SECOND 3.50 3.30 3.15 1.5 ounce Ripstop Nylon Fluorescent Green Hot Pink 1.5 ounce high performance spinnaker ripstop nylon, resin impregnated for excellent elongation and permeability characteristics. Bright Raspberry Used primarily in large kites that involve high stresses and where weight is not a concern. Can also be used as a reinforcing material on light weight kites.

CODE QUALITY PRICE/YD PRICE/YD PRICE/YD 1-14 15-24 25+ Black FRNB15A FIRST 5.75 N/A N/A Gray FRNB15B SECOND 3.50 3.30 3.15 Natural Purple Light Blue From time to time we get some miscellaneous colors of .75 ounce ripstop Ocean Blue nylon from other vendors. This fabric is Green usually 41-60 inches wide and available in limited supply. Please call for availability Dark Blue before placing an order. Dark Red Orange Same color descriptions between vendors do Coast Gold not mean the same color - ie: Challenge’s red is “redder” or “darker” than North’s red. Color Yellow differences may also exist between dye lots, Fluorescent Yellow so order enough fabric for a single kite at one time - it may not match the second time Fluorescent Green around! Fluorescent Pink Fluorescent Orange

Slit Ripstop Nylon Heat Slit Dacron Instead of double folding our hems we sometimes use the 1.5 ounce 3.9 ounce Dacron available in different colors and widths. This and .75 ounce as an edge binding. Sleeves are also easily made with fabric is great for leading edges, pockets, and any other places where this material. The 3/4 ounce is stocked in black, the 1.5 oz is stocked reinforcing is required. Two & three inch is also offered folded in in black and white, in addition the 1.5 oz x 1” is stocked in red, half with a sharp crease. Always stocked in black & white. Inquire orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. 1” width makes great kite tail about availability of additional colors.

CODE WEIGHT WIDTH” PRICE PRICE EACH OUNCES PER YARD PER 10 YDS CODE WIDTH PRICE PER PRICE EACH PER YARD 10 YARDS FSR7510 .75 1.0 .25 .24 DAC05 1” .34 .32 FSR7515 .75 1.5 .32 .30 DAC06 1.5” .42 .40 FSR7520 .75 2.0 .38 .36 DAC20 2” .45 .43 FSR1510 1.5 1.0 .25 .24 DAC30 3” .80 .75 FSR1515 1.5 1.5 .32 .30

FSR1520 1.5 2.0 .38 .36 CODE WIDTH PRICE PRICE EACH PER YD PER 10 YD

DAC11 2” PRE-FOLDED INTO 1” .75 .72

Super Value Pack DacronDAC32 3” - PRE-FOLDED 3.9 Ounce INTO 1.5” .99 .94 Available in VERY limited A woven, very strong and durable, Dacron fabric. Makes a great quantities throughout the year, these reinforcing material. Stocked in black , white, red, green and blue. boxes of fabric are great ways to get a lot of fabric cheap. Most pieces are CODE ITEM WIDTH PRICE PRICE between 3 and 20 feet long! PER FT PER YD Some work great as background pieces, while others are perfect for applique. DAC75 3.9 DACRON 36” 2.75 7.70 Don’t worry, if we feel the fabric is not usble is doesn’t go into the box. Satisfaction is Wanna know what • Boxes of assorted weights and colors of we have on sale? ripstop nylon, & dacron • 30 - 50 yards per box Check the hot deals section of our web • Your satisfaction is guaranteed page, or Email us with the word “sale” in • A super selection at a super price! the subject header. An auto responder will return the most up to date sale flyer!

CODE ITEM PRICE EACH [email protected]

FSV50 SUPER VALUE PACK 50.00

New Icarex PC31 Black Polycarbonate Polyester White Imported by Shanti from Japan, this new polyester is strong, easy to Yellow work with and will maintain it’s new look even when creased. PC31 Aqua is a 0.60 ouce cloth that is 40” wide. Orange CODE WEIGHT WIDTH PRICE/ OUNCES INCHES YARD Red Purple FIPC31 0.06 40.0 8.95 Raspberry Imported by Shanti from Japan, this cloth is a Silver very light, 1/2 ounce, high performance fabric Deep Blue boasting the following characteristics: True Blue High UV resistance - colors stay Less moisture absorption - Green bright longer, fabric lasts longer lighter material in heavy air Gold 50% less warp stretch - better sail Low air permeability - higher Hot Orange shape, less high wind distortion speeds for sport kites Hot Yellow Good strength to weight ratios - Large selection of color - No lighter fabric, better performance limits to your creativity Hot Green

Kite Building Video: Kite Workshop #1 To quote Bob McGilvray — former Sales Representative from Bainbridge/ Aquabatten (a major supplier of sailcloth and hardware): “When doing anything as labor intensive as kitemaking, any reduction in the learning curve is beneficial. Steve Ferrel has done a great service to the novice builder with this video.”

The video was designed as an introduction to the sewing of kite ripstop and banner nylon. We cover types of fabric, the properties of the cloth, the preparation of the fabric, the cutting of the fabric, and the demonstration of basic hems, seams, pockets, and edge treatments. Extreme close ups at the sewing machine help demonstrate different techniques. VHS format. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. VID50 $23.00.

“Light My Fire” by Steve Ferrel Currently owned by Jon & Karen Burkhardt

200 Denier Nylon Kite Studio stocks the most common 200 denier in over 75 The fabric is 60 inches wide, and has a ultra violet treatment to colors. The cloth is 60 inches wide and has an average roll reduce fading. We stock over 75 vibrant colors. Uses include: length of about 110 yards. We cut to order and do not windsocks, banners, flags, feather flags, and kite bags. have a cut charge or minimum yardage requirement. All colors have an Ultra Violet inhibitor which will reduce fading over time. The nylon can also be hot or cold slit to 420 Denier Nylon just about any width. There is a small charge for this service Heavy duty nylon. This fabric is 60 inches wide and has a Urethane Coating. We use 420 denier for heavy duty banners, flags, and heavy and a minimum yardage requirement. weight kite bags. Available in the following colors: White, Red, Yellow, Black, Royal Blue. Other colors available by special order. The 200 denier can also be ordered with a fire retardant finish. Sometimes this is a must for indoor banners. It is finished according to CPA184 specifications. Most colors CODE DENIER PRICE/YARD are available with this treatment.

As a further feature to the 200 denier nylon, it can be ordered with a one ounce urethane finish on one side. The FFB10 200 6.00 finish will reduce fraying when cold cut. Color selection on this fabric is limited. Over 75 Colors! For cutting the 200 denier nylon we recommend a good FFB20 420 7.25 quality hot knife. We stock and use Engle and Weller hot • Black • French Blue knives. The Engle is a professional tool designed for cutting • Charcoal • UN Blue and sealing synthetics, woven & knit fabrics, as well as rope, • Silver • Bluebird cord, and webbing. Different blades are available for a • White • Blueflower variety of uses. 70 watts producing 1200 degrees of heat. • Ecru • Scarab Green • • The Weller knife has a pencil handle and is available with a Buff Bright Green • • Olive pointed or chisel tip. 25 watts that produces about 750 Gold • Sandlewood • Seafoam degrees. We use this most often when doing fine appliqué • Spice Brown • Spring Green* work. • Ruby • Parrot Blue • Old Glory Red • DAR Blue • Canada Red • Teal • Rust • Process Blue • Orange • Bright Blue* The Banner Book • Golden Poppy • Bell Blue • Ruth Ann Lowery 1995 • Salmon Deep Blue • Learn all the reversable applique techniques and • Peach Peacock design principles needed to make banners. • Spanish Yellow • Legion Blue Directions include patterns and instructions for six • Yellow • Mauve banner projects, ideas and inspiration for creating • Mint Green • Dahlia custom banners, and detailed methods for working • Irish Green • Crimson with 200 denier nylon. 100 pages. $15.95 • Emerald Green • Bright Pink* • Dartmouth Green • Violet* • Crocus • Bone • Majenta • Amber Make Your Own Outdoor Flags and • Orchid • Tan Banners • Wineberry • Gold Brown • • Marsha McCloskey & Linda Moore 1996 Turquiose Khaki • • A handbook for do it yourself flag design and Aqua Lime • • construction. If you have ever admired a neighbor’s Royal Purple Daffodil • banner but felt you lacked the time or know-how to • Pansy Mustard • attempt to make a flag of your own, then this is the • Lavender International Orange book for you. 24 pages $7.00 • Lilac • Burnt Orange • Royal Blue • Flame • Navy Blue • Warm Red • Old Glory Blue • Bright Red • Brick Red • Maroon • Grey • Nickel

Norlam Gold Tyvek #14 Custom made for kites NORLAM 1.7 GOLD is an adaptation of high "Waterproof plastic paper." A good kite building material; popular for performance laminates developed by KiteCo parent North Sails for kite workshops. Tyvek can be taped, glued, or sewn; then colored with racing sailboats. markers, paints, or crayons. Type 14 is soft like cloth.

The laminate is comprised of 70 denier polyester taffeta bonded directly to metalized mylar. The adhesive used in the bonding process CODE ITEM WIDTH PRICE/YD PRICE/YD is the same used in America's Cup sails, ensuring a laminate that is 1-14 15+ highly resistant to peeling. NORLAM 1.7 GOLD features a distinctive FTV10 TYVEK #14 58-60” 2.90 2.75 metallic gold finish on one side with a sheer woven polyester back.

Pattern Paper CODE ITEM WIDTH PRICE/ PRICE/ We consider our Oak Tag the best material for making kite patterns. It FT YD is 48 inches wide and sold by the yard. The consistency is a little heavier than a manila file folder. Shipped to you rolled - no creases!

FNG10 NORLAM GOLD 48” 3.75 9.45 Cobra .75 - Clear CODE ITEM WIDTH PRICE/YD A custom kite laminate by North Cloth that combines light weight, high strength and exceptional durability.

Originally designed by Maui wave expert Dave Ezzy and pioneered in OAK48 OAK TAG 48” 4.50 world championship windsurfing competition, the 3/4 oz. COBRA laminate features a high-tenacity polyester scrim sandwiched between clear Mylar using a special weather-resistant adhesive. The result is a kite fabric that combines exceptional tear strength with low stretch, low weight and low cost.

CODE ITEM WIDTH PRICE/ PRICE/ FT YD

FNC10 COBRA .75 56” 3.00 8.75 One of these days I GOTTA try Kite Aerial Photography! Sun Protective (SP) Film (source unknown) Clear UV resistant film with an adhesive backing that blocks virtually all damaging UV radiation. Weighs only 1.9 ounces per square foot. Makes a great invisable patch for a torn kite skin. We have also been Screening experimenting with using this film on top of a decorative printed Three types of screenings are available. The polyester “No-See-Um” cotton fabric. The film protects the colors, eliminates stretch, and netting is often found on “Ultra” sport kites. The “Standard” reduces porosity. Get creative! polyester screen is a long wear polyester mesh with excellent flexing and ultra-violet resistance. The “Sleeveknit’ is a heavy duty polyester mesh with vinyl coating. All the above screens can be used for CODE ITEM WIDTH PRICE/YD venting. The later two can easily be cut to 2 - 3 inch strips for popular quad line kites. The Sleeveknit also makes an exceptional “air brake”

FSP10 SP FILM 27” 9.25 CODE ITEM WIDTH OZ/ HOLES PRICE YD² PER INCH² PER YD

FNS10 NO-SEE-UM 72” 0.7 - 4.25

FSN10 STANDARD 72” 2.5 20X20 6.00 Insignia Cloth A 2.9 ounce per square yard cloth that is often used for numbers and FSN05 SLEEVEKNIT 60” 6.5 9X9 7.25

CODE ITEM WIDTH LENGTH PRICE EACH CODE ITEM WIDTH PRICE / FT PRICE / YD FSN15 SLEEVEKNIT 2” 10 FT 2.75

FSN16 STANDARD 2” 10 FT 1.75 FIC10 INSIGNIA CLOTH 54” 5.00 14.50

Nylon Edge Binding Seat Belt Webbing 100% nylon with a finished edge. Edge binding works great for areas Ideal for area where heavy duty reinforcing is required. Commonly were stretch must be eliminated. Folded in half, it makes a strong, clean seen as nose protection for stunt kites. Also makes great pocket finished edge. Popular on the edges of 252 flowforms. Also makes a material. Available in black only. great Light to Medium weight pocket material. The herringbone pattern is easier to sew on a curve. All sizes stocked in white and black. CODE WIDTH PRICE PRICE PER PER YARD 1-9 YARD CODE WIDTH PATTERN PRICE PRICE PER YDS 10+ PER YARD YARD 1-9 YDS 10+ WEB10 2” 1.25 1.18 WEB625 .25 STRAIGHT .32 .30

WEB650 .50 STRAIGHT .35 .33 Kevlar Webbing Use in areas where maximum reinforcement is required. Eliminates WEB675 .75 STRAIGHT .40 .37 stretch. Yellow color

WEB610 1.0 STRAIGHT .50 .47 CODE WIDTH PRICE PER PRICE PER WEB615 1.5 STRAIGHT .90 .85 FOOT YARD

WEB750 .50 HERRINGBONE .55 .52 WKV10 1” 2.50 7.05 WEB775 .75 HERRINGBONE .65 .61 Tubular Nylon Webbing WEB710 1.0 HERRINGBONE .70 .66 Tubular construction for extra strength and durability. Soft nylon makes a great wrist strap. The 1” is available in red & blue. Flat Nylon Webbing The 2” in black. Strong, heavy duty, nylon webbing can be used for pockets, wrist straps, and other areas needing reinforcing. All strengths are nominal and CODE WIDTH STRENGTH PRICE should be used with caution. All widths stocked in black and white. In POUNDS PER YARD Addition, the 1” is stocked in red and blue. Other colors available by special order. WEB15 1” 4000 1.45 CODE WIDTH STRENGTH PRICE PRICE PER POUNDS PER YARD YARD 1-9 YDS 10+

WEB510 1” 1,300 .65 .61 DoubleWEB17 Folded2” Header8000 Material 3.60 Double folded woven polyester white fabric. Use on edge of flag or WEB515 1.5” 1,650 .70 .66 banner for strength and to hold grommets from pulling out.

WEB520 2” 2,200 1.00 .94 CODE FOLDED PRICE PRICE PER WIDTH PER YARD 1-9 YARD YDS 10+ Flat Polypropylene Webbing Economical webbing with uses that include pockets, reinforcing, WDB10 1’ .55 .52 handles, and binding. All stocked in black & white, in addition, the 1” is stocked in White, Black, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Hot WDB15 1.5” .70 .66 Pink, Navy Blue, Grey, and Multi Colored Rainbow. Grosgrain Webbing CODE WIDTH STRENGTH PRICE PRICE PER Woven edge narrow ribbon made of polyester. Can be sewn into POUNDS PER YARD 1- YARD seams of keels to form bridle loops in light pulling kites. Also make a 9 YDS 10+ great soft “tie” to secure spars to sail. Stocked in a 1/4 inch width, available in black and white. WEB410 1” 600 .25 .24

CODE WIDTH PRICE PRICE PER PER YARD YARD 1-9 YDS 10+ WEB415 1.5” 900 .35 .33 WEB28 1/4” .30 .28

Spectra® Fiber Spectra / Dacron Blend An attractive and functional blend of white Spectra Fiber and black Spectra fly lines are distinguished by their superb smoothness, Low Polyester thread. Polyester for toughness.....Spectra for strength and stretch and small diameter. We provide this line to you in three minimum stretch. We’ve seen this line used for bridling in many different ways. award winning kites. • Bulk: This line is sold in put ups of 1000 feet. It must be stretched, measured, cut, and sleeved by you. CODE TEST LENGTH FT PRICE EACH • Raw: Kite Studio packages this line as one continuous length per your request. It must be stretched, measured, cut, and sleeved by you. LSD80 80 300 20.00

• Ready to Fly: Kite Studio provides this line exactly as it is described; pre-stretched, pre-measured, pre-sleeved, and wound on a card winder - Ready to fly. To figure the price, simply take the “raw, by the foot” price and add $15.00. Quad Line sets are SleevingLSD140 Tool 140 300 22.00 Many Kitefliers like to "strengthen" Spectra when tying a knot. To do CODE TEST “RAW” PER FOOT this easily, use a sleeving tool that is designed for the procedure. The basic sleeving tool is very easy to use; just like threading your arm LSPR35 35 0.04 through your coat sleeve and tying a knot in your wrist. The knotless systemLSD200 is a little more difficult200 to get used300 to. The sleeve that26.00 the LSPR50 50 0.05 Spectra is threaded into acts like a "Chinese finger" and does not permit the Spectra from slipping through. LSPR80 90 0.07

LSPR150 150 0.09 CODE ITEM PRICE LSPR200 200 0.13 LMS10 SLEEVING TOOL 2.50 LSPR300 300 0.15 LMS20 KNOTLESS TOOL 3.50 LSPR500 500 0.12

CODE TEST “BULK” PER 1000 FEET Fingerless Sport Gloves Flexsports International uses the finest whole piece leather available in the LSPB30 30 27.00 construction of the leather sports gloves. The high quality leatheris accompanied by spandex or mesh backing. Elastic around the wrist area as well as large tab closures for convenience and comfort.

LSPB60 60 29.00 CODE ITEM PRICE

OKS100 MESH BACK GLOVE 10.00

OKS102 SPANDEX BACK GLOVE 15.00 LSPB80CODE TEST80 DUAL 42.00LINE PRICE

LSPRTF35 35 RAW + $15.00 A good rule of thunb for single liner’s: The flying line should have a breaking strength of about LSPRTF50 50 RAW+ $15.00 three times the kite’s total area in square feet. LSPRTF80 90 RAW+ $15.00 LSPB135 135 50.00 or: LSPRTF150 150 RAW+ $15.00

LSPRTF200 200 RAW+ $15.00 Line strength = 1/5 x surface area(ft²) x LSPRTF300 300 RAW+ $15.00 maximum wind velocity (mph)

LSPRTW500LSPB200 200500 RAW+76.50 $15.00 * Allow for a 20% safety margin in line strength.

Dacron® Kevlar Manufactured from Dupont’s Dacron®, this line is very strong with I’m just gonna come out and say it - DON’T BUY THIS LINE! You’re high resistance to sunlight, abrasion, and weather. Dacron lines gonna piss alotta people off if you use Kevlar. It will cut through just exhibit medium strength-to-weight ratios, smooth surfaces, and about everything on the field, kites and hands included. However, moderate elongation. An excellent choice for bridling and flying because of increased demand, I am stocking it this year. But im single line kites. warnin you... I’m keepin track, if your on the field with me, out comes the pocket knife! CODE LB TEST LENGTH EACH PRICE EACH PRICE FT 1-14 15+ CODE LB TEST LENGTH FT PRICE EACH LDAA30 30 500 4.25 4.01

LDAA50 50 500 5.25 4.96 LKEV50 50 500 20.00 LDAA80 80 500 6.50 6.14

LDAA100 100 500 7.25 6.84

LDAA160 160 500 8.50 8.02 LKEV100 100 500 25.00 LDAA200 200 500 9.00 8.50

LDAA250 250 500 13.50 12.75

LDAA300 300 500 15.00 14.17

LDAA500 500 500 16.50 15.58 LKEV200 Black200 Death 500 35.00 “Rokkaku Battle Braid” Made of hollow CODE LB TEST LENGTH EACH PRICE EACH PRICE Dacron with an added, solid Dacron core. We FT 1-14 15+ don’t guarantee a win, but using it properly will LDAB30 30 1000 7.25 6.84 give you an edge over most other lines. Always where gloves when fighting with this line. Also LDAB50 50 1000 10.00 9.44 LKEV300 makes300 great bridle lines500 for most kites. Non-55.00 waxed. LDAB80 80 1000 12.25 11.57

LDAB100 100 1000 14.00 13.22

LDAB160 160 1000 16.50 15.58 CODE # TEST PRICE/500 FEET LKEV500 500 CALL CALL LDAB200 200 1000 18.00 17.00

LDAB250 250 1000 26.00 24.56 LBD100 100 18.00 LDAB300 300 1000 30.00 28.33

LDAB500 500 1000 32.00 30.22 LKEV700 700 CALL CALL

Heavy Duty Polyester Line LBD150 150 20.50 If you order this line - be careful - the kite must be pulling pretty Economy Winder & Line good! This is a solid braid polyester line perfect for heavy duty Made of light weight plastic wound with twisted Dacron line. Popular applications. Uniform diameter, low elongation, and good abrasion with childrens kites. resistance. Will remain flexible when wet or cold. Tie it off to a LKEV900 900 CALL CALL LBD190 190 22.50 CODE APPROX. DIAMETER PRICE PER LB TEST INCHES 500 FEET CODE ITEM TEST LINE PRICE LINE LENGTH EACH

LECON30 SPINNER 30# 500 FT 3.60 LDA450 450 1/8 36.50

LECON50 SPINNER 50# 500 FT 4.50

LDA700 700 3/16 47.00

LDA1100 1100 1/4 75.00 1-800-KITE-991 or 1-610-395-3560 Line Accessories

Card Winders Economical plastic figure-8 type winder. Ideal for dual or quad line Hoop Winders Great for single line kites! Comes in two sizes for perfect fit. Large CODE PRICE EACH PRICE EACH circumference for large capacity 1-14 15+ and efficient winding. Compact and light-weight for easy carrying and storage. Made of tough plastic LAW90 1.35 1.28 that will last for years. Assorted colors. Plastic Flying CODE DIAMETER TYPE PRICE Handles INCHES EACH Economical plastic figure-8 type winder. LAW20 6.0 HALO (limited) 4.00 Ideal for dual or quad line sets. LAW30 7.0 SATURN 4.00

Yo-Yo Winders Similar to the Halo Hoop except: the Yo-Yo has one side beveled outward. Constructed this way, the winder keeps the twists out of CODE PRICE PER PAIR PRICE PER PAIR the line as long as you remember always to let in and take out from 2 -14 16+ the same beveled edge.

CODE DIAMETER PRICE EACH LAH05 3.11 2.93 INCHES

LAW06 6 2.25

LAW09 9 2.70 Wrist & Finger Straps Wood “Crank” Winders Made of strong nylon Made of strong, hard, wood. webbing, these straps are Very effective for line retrieval. Bearings in handles contribute CODE ITEM ATTACHMENT PRICE PER to the ease of use. Larger sizes POINT PAIR have longer “ears” to accomodate more line.

LAH08 1” FINGER STRAP D-RING 3.60 Carey Winders Plastic construction, Bright colors. The Carey Three is an efficient winder for single line kites. Fast winding brings in 130 feet in 30 seconds - tangle free!

LAH10 1” WRIST STRAP D-RING 5.20 Kite Stakes CODE SIZE TYPE PRICE EACH Plastic Kite Stakes from Carey Winders work great as a line stake in compacted sand or grass. Available in assorted colors . LAW10 SMALL WOOD 11.70

LAH20 2” CONTOURED KNOTTED LINE 9.30 LAW20 MEDIUM WOOD 13.50 CODE SIZE PRICE EACH LAW30 LARGE WOOD 15.30 OKS61 CAREY 6 STAKE 3.60 LAW80 CAREY 3 PLASTIC 6.75

Inquire about our monthly specials on ripstop “Sale-Cloth” Quality fabric as low as $3.00 per yard...

Clockwise from Brass Snap Swivel upper right: Brass The finest quality imported solid brass barrel snap swivels made. Snap Swivel, Use these for light pulling kites and windsocks. Coastlock Snap Swivel. McMahon Snap Swivel, CODE ITEM LENGTH APPROX. PRICE 48 PACK Single Swivel, INCHES TEST EACH PRICE Single Swivel, EACH Berkley Cross Loc Snap. SBS80 #12 1.00 15 .10 .09

SBS85 #07 1.38 40 .10 .09

Snap SBS90 #05 1.50 50 .10 .09 To quote from the Berkley manufacturer: "Innovative Cross-Lock design features reduced weight with increased strength. Unique wire SBS92 #03 2.00 50 .15 .14 over wire lock won't slip down the shank; won't pop open, and makes SBS94 #01 2.50 55 .15 .14 line changing easy." These are sold without a swivel. Bright finish. Thy McMahon is the “squeeze# type. Pinch between your fingers to SBS96 2/0 2.75 60 .25 .24 open. SBS98 4/0 3.25 75 .30 .28

CODE TYPE TEST PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH Heavy Duty “Bullet” Swivel A very functional, heavy duty “bullet style” swivel - small yet high SNM110 MCMAHON 110 0.40 .37 test. Not a bearing swivel but rotates easily.

CODE TEST PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH SNM150 MCMAHON 150 0.50 .48 STS350 350 1.20 1.13

STS500 500 1.30 1.22

Snap with Swivel STS700 700 1.60 1.51 Strong, fast, and economical. Makes line changing easy. Bright finish. SNP10 BERKLEY 125 0.50 .47 Ball Bearing Swivel CODE TYPE TEST PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH CODE TEST PRICE EACH SNP20 BERKLEY 175 0.65 .61 SNSM150 MCMAHON 150 .65 .61 SMP100 100 2.25

SNP30 BERKLEY 275 0.85 .80

SNS40 COASTLOCK 100 .32 .30 SMP150 150 2.60 Single Swivel Eliminate line twist with a swivel.

CarabinerSNS50 COASTLOCK 150 .36 .34 CODE TEST COLOR PRICE 48 PACK The Carabiner snaps with a spring SMP200 200 EACH PRICE2.75 EACH loaded jaw. SSB030 30 BLACK 0.05 0.04

SNS60 COASTLOCK 225 .50 .47 SSB100 100 BLACK 0.10 0.09 CODE SIZE” PRICE EACH SSB150 150 BLACK 0.10 0.09 SMP300 300 5.60 SS080 200 BRIGHT 0.20 0.19 CAR03 3.25 3.10 SNS65 COASTLOCK 350 .63 .60 SS090 400 BRIGHT 0.40 0.37

Plastic Triangles Split Rings Great for the bow line on the back of single line kites. Made in the USA, these nickel plated steel rings offer A real professional look! Black color maximum corrosion resistance.

CODE SIZE PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH CODE APPROX APPROX PRICE/ 48 PACK ID” OD” EACH PRICE EACH TRI75 0.75” 0.40 .38

TRI10 1.0” 0.42 .40 LASR03 .174 .254 .04 .03 TRI15 1.5” 0.46 .44

Aluminum O-Rings Non-Corrosive Aluminum Rings are perfect when the "split" is not necessary. Smooth edges, solid construction LASR04 .212 .292 .04 .03 - perfect for bridles.

CODE SIZE” PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH

LALO50 0.50 .15 .14 LASR05 .242 .334 .05 .04

LALO75 0.75 .20 .19

LALO10 1.00 .30 .28

Aluminum D-Rings LASR06 .288 .380 .05 .04 Non-Corrosive Aluminum D-Rings

CODE SIZE” PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH

LALD50 0.50 .15 .14 LASR07 .328 .430 .05 .04

LALD75 0.75 .20 .19

LALD10 1.00 .30 .28 Economy D-Rings Aluminum Triangles Non-weldedLASR08 construction,.382 nickel.484 finish. Can.08 be used for light.07 weight Non-Corrosive Aluminum triangles wrist and finger straps.

CODE DIAMETER” PRICE 48 PACK CODE SIZE PRICE PRICE PER EACH PRICE EACH EACH SIX PACK. LASR09 .428 .542 .08 .07 LALT50 0.50 .15 .14 LAM20 0.50” 0.20 1.10

LALT75 0.75 .30 .28 LAM21 0.75” 0.25 1.25

LALT10 1.00 .50 .47 LAM22 1.00” 0.30 1.35

LASR10 .460 .604 .09 .08 Line Tensioners Welded O-Rings The flat tensioner (made in England) is perfect for Welded nikel plated steel rigs are ideal for making adj. bridle lines and bow lines. Plastic bead applications where our aluminum rings are not strong tensioners are customized in our shop. See page #10 enough. Makes a great tow ring for heavy duty single

LASR11 .526 .670 .09 .08 CODE DIAMETER” STEEL PRICE 48 PACK CODE ITEM PRICE 48 PACK DIAMETER EACH PRICE EACH EACH PRICE EA.

LAM30 FLAT 0.25 .23 WOR75 0.75 3/16 .25 .24 CBEAD10 1” WHITE DRILLED TENSOINER .25 .23 LASR12 .596 .740 .09 .08 BEAD

CMBEAD20 3/4” BLACK DRILLED .25 .23 TENSIONER BEAD WOR10 1.0 3/16 .35 .33

WOR15 1.50 1/4 .45 .43 Go Build a Kite Hardware: Grommets & Rivets

Grommets Heavy Duty Grommet Add a decorative touch with rust proof brass grommets. Use in conjunction with a reinforcement fabric such as 3.9 ounce Dacron, Insertion Tool otherwise the grommet will pull through the ripstop. 5/32 and 1/4" If your hammering a lot of grommets and are the most popular sizes for kites; 7/16" is used primarily on flags want to make the job easier and neater, this and banners. The 1/8” economy insertion kit will work on 5/52” is the tool you need. Be sure to use a good grommets. All sizes come with flat washers. rawhide hammer for best results. 1/4” tool is pictured.

CODE ID PRICE/ CODE ID PRICE GROSS GROM101 5/32 42.00

GROM10 5/32 4.50 GROM201 1/4 42.00

GROM301 7/16 53.00

Rawhide Hammer GROM20 Economy1/4 Grommet6.00 The best tool for inserting grommets is a rawhide hammer. Provides a Insertion Kits “cushioned” hit. The insertion tool is the “hammer” type. We feel this is the best because we often need a grommet GROM30 in7/16 the center of an ten foot20.00 kite. CODE WEIGHT PRICE EACH Other “plier” type setters will not be able to do this. TOOL30 48 OUNCE 45.00

CODE ID INSERTION KIT WITH: PRICE

GROMK10 1/8 KIT WITH 25 EYELETS 1.89

Rivets GermanGROMK20 made rivets1/4 are formedKIT WITH from 12the GROMMETS highest qual ity materials2.25 for long-lasting results. Use the 3/8” size in conjunction with our plastic spar clamps. The 5/16” size work great to attach the “whisker paddle” fitting to the skin. Nickel finish. Use a pliers or small vise to close.

CODE LENGTH PRICE PER 100 GROMK30 7/16 KIT WITH 10 GROMMETS 7.69

RIV31 5/16 5.85

RIV38 3/8 5.85

RIV50 1/2 7.00

RIV63 5/8 7.45 1-800-KITE-991 or 1-610-395-3560 Tool Box

Engle Hot Knife Electric Spar Saw The Engle Hot Knife is the best . 70 watts producing 1200 degrees of Safest saw in the industry. Easy to set up and use. One piece heat. Trigger action provides heat aluminum base can be used without bolting to a bench. Easily on demand. The unit is designed to adjustable guard and rest. Uses 3” blades. Fully adjustable stop. cut and seal synthetics, line, cord, Attractive, long lasting powder caot finish. Easy view measuring and webbing. Blades are sold scale included. separately. The professionals choice. • one piece design • 110V motor CODE ITEM PRICE EACH • 5,000 RPM • adjustable guard • uses 3” blade • on/off switch OKO94 ENGLE HOT KNIFE 99.00

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WellerOKO95 Hot KnifeSTANDARD BLADE 36.00 The Weller hot knife is actually a featherlight soldering iron with TOOL40 ELECTRIC SPAR SAW 138.00 pencil handle and comes with a pointed replaceable tip. We often use this for precise cutting. 25 watts producing 750 degrees. Also available, for better cutting, OKO96 an angledPOINTED chisel BLADE tip. 36.00

OKO123 REPLACEMENT BLADE 3.75 CODE ITEM PRICE EACH

OKO85 WELLER HOT 19.50 KNIFE Dial Caliper

CODE ITEM PRICE EACH Hot Knife Brush OKO86 CHISLE TIP 5.85 TCAL10 CALIPER 29.00 The bristles of this brush are brass - a little too narrow for your grill, but perfect for cleaning the hot knife!

Spar Saw CODE ITEM PRICE EACH Rugged metal construction, fine tooth blade -- perfect for cutting fiberglass and graphite. Comes BRUSH10 BRASS BRUSH 3.00 with five blades. Replacement blades are sold in packs of six. Hot Tacker Hot knife with a "spring tip" The spring holds the fabric together while the hot tip temporarily fuses the material together. CODE ITEM PRICE EACH

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OKO122 SPAR SAR 6.00

OKO84 HOT TACKER 68.00

Starrett Meter/Yard Sticks CODE ITEM PRICE EACH High quality American made “Starrett.” Aluminum straight edges OKO123 REPLACEMENT BLADES 6.00 graduated in metric and English measurements.

OK106 METER/YARD STICK 7.00

Heavy Duty Revolving Tube Punch Artograph Opaque The best revolving hole punch with six replaceable drive tubes ranging from Projector 3/32 to 3/16 inch. Forged handles ‘The Designer”™ with copper anvil. Industrial quality. Artograph, the leading manufacturer of Great for punching spar holes in plastic projectors since 1947, presents the tubing. Designer projector - feature rich and low cost. The Designer offers dual reduction and enlargement capabilities with one lens. Simply mount your pattern, design or photograph onto the underside CODE ITEM PRICE EACH of the projector lid and your image is reduced or enlarged instantly PUN10 TUBE PUNCH 50.00 with clarity and in full color for your drawing pleasure. Enlarges up to 30 times. Perfect for transferring applique designs. • Reductions down to 70% Tubing Cutter • Lightweight and portable Makes a clean, fast, safe, and square cut • 6” x 6” copy size on plastic tubing. Teflon coated steel • blade. Takes one 250 watt photo lamp

Optional Floor stand vertically adjusts from 4 to 6 feet. The quick angle adjustment tilts CODE ITEM PRICE projector from 45 to 135 degrees for easels, walls and tabletops. Stable tripod base solidly supports projector.

OK098 TUBING CUTTER 14.75 CODE ITEM PRICE EACH

OK095 REPLACEMENT BLADE 6.75 ART10 OPAQUE PROJECTOR 125.00

ART12 250 W PROJECTOR LAMP 8.00 Scissors Always keep a good pair of scissors Seam Ripper at your side. We carry the Mundial 9 incher as a good all round Used to rip a botched seam. Also a great tool for relief cutting thread and fabric cutting scissors. Light weight stainless steel scissor. appliquéed ripstop. Make sure the ball end is between the two layers Mundial guarantees a lifetime of satisfactory performance. of fabric.ART20 Always think thriceFLOOR before STAND you cut! 150.00

CODE ITEM PRICE EACH

CODE ITEM PRICE NOT25 SEAM RIPPER - LARGE 1.45

NOT24 SEAM RIPPER - SMALL 1.00

NOT20 MUNDIAL 22.50 Applique Tweezer Wiss #W715 Oh baby your gonna love these! Did you ever have trouble lifting those tiny pieces of ripstop while relief cutting? Well this is the This is the applique scissor reccomended by Jose Sainz NOT23 POINTED TRIMMER 13.50 solution. The fine, curved tip makes the job easy. in many of his kite building seminars. One sharp and one blunt point. Approximate length is 5.25 inches.

CODE ITEM PRICE EACH CODE ITEM PRICE

NOT205 WISS #W715 25.75 TWE10 TWEEZER 8.00

Aluminum “Tony” Sticks Trammel Points The 3/4” x 1/2” Tony stick is perfect for making seam allowances. Did you ever want to make a big circle but couldnt figure out how to Cut your initial seam at 3/4" then put your two pieces of fabric accurately do it? Well trammel points are what you need. The large together, turn the stick on the other side and hot cut at 1/2". The two set we machine from aluminum in our shop. They are designed to fit pieces are then “welded” together and ready for sewing. our “Tony Sticks.” We like these because when used with the 3/4” aluminum, the combined weight helps hold everything down. It can also be sold with an adaptor (call for info) to hold the weller hot knife CODE WIDTH LENGTH PRICE EACH (page #39) to hot cut large circles. The smaller set has an eigth inch slot to fit most 1” yard sticks.

RAL10 3/4” x 1/2” 60” 15.00 CODE ITEM PRICE EACH

TOOL62 LARGE TRAMMEL 24.95

TOOL64 SMALL TRAMMEL 8.00 RAL12 3/4” x 1/2” 48” 12.00 Rod Cleaning Brush Split Ring Pliers Wanna know the biggest cause of glue failures? People forget to clean I don’t know about you but working with those tiny split rings can be a the inside of the rod before the glue is applied. The glue sticks to the real pain in the neck! Using this tool helps ease the pain. Curved tip. dust but not to the spar. This is the best brush for the job. Made of RAL14 3/4” x 1/2” 24” 6.50 horsehair - just stiff enough with out damaging the inside of the stick. 5/8” diameter, 9” length. CODE ITEM PRICE EACH CODE ITEM PRICE EACH RAL16 3/4” x 1/2” 12” 3.25 TOOL61 ROD CLEANING BRUSH 3.00 TOOL68 SPLIT RING PLIER 25.25 Pencils Double Faced Tape A white marking pencils that is water soluble - use a light touch! . Our double sided acrylic tape is great when trying to hold pieces of Perfect for making sew lines and seam allowances. The marker has a ripstop together. We recommend using it the following way: Make pink ink that disappears in 24 hours. Always test on piece of scrap fabric the seam allowance twice the width of the tape, place the tape on the first. "outside" of the sew line, remove backing, adhere the second piece of fabric by matching the sew lines (good to good), and sew a straight CODE ITEM UNIT PRICE stitch on the line. Double fold the seam then finish with a zigzag top stitch. Simple, quick, strong!

3M 9460PC, a double sided tape that was featured in the winter/ NOT10 WATER SOLUABLE PENCIL EACH 1.00 spring ‘95 KiteLines Magazine. The article was written by Dick Curran of Puyallup, Washington. It featured various techniques to Drafting Brush join ripstop nylon without sewing with this tape. To quote Dick in KiteLines (winter/spring 1995): “While adhesive bonding generally Works great for cleaning dust & eraser dirt from your work table. Also isn’t faster than sewing, it has other advantages. It withstands shock works to spread powder on spray glued pieces of ripstop NOT11 DISSAPPEARING INK EACH 2.39 loading better, as when a gust hits your kite sail. It spreads the load CODE ITEM PRICE EACH evenly along the seam, preventing load concentrations at spars and bridle points. This is especially helpful with light materials.” We highly recommend obtaining a copy of this article either through Kite Lines or from our “back issue” shelf. TOOL60 DRAFTING BRUSH 9.00 Another article was in American Kite Winter 1996. Cliff Quinn of Coopersburg, PA provided the plan for his award winning box kite that was made with 9460 tape and Icarex polyester.

Schochula CODE ITEM WIDTH YARDS PRICE INCHES ON ROLL EACH CODE ITEM PRICE EACH TAP15 REGULAR 1/4 72 4.00 SCH10 SCHOCHULA 6.50 TAP16 9460PC 1/4 60 12.50

Spray Adhesives Epoxy Glue Indispensable item for doing appliqué Our 5-minute epoxy cures to a slightly work on kites and banners. Number 75 is flexible consistency. This lack of an adhesive similar to the glue on the back brittleness allows it to form a lasting of a yellow post it note -- temporary and bond in areas subjected to high repositionable. Spray this onto Oak Tag vibration or stress. Items bonded pattern paper to help hold the ripstop flat with this epoxy can be handled after and secure, sometimes we even spay this 15 minutes. Full strength is reached glue right onto our light table. in 1 hour. Number 77 is a high tack adhesive -- not permanent but a lot stronger than #75. We use this stronger spray glue Our 30-minute epoxy has the highest strength of our epoxies. It is when appliquéing a lot of small pieces or a single large section. When waterproof and more heat resistant. It can be used for bonding if you spray gluing 200 denier nylon, #77 works best. Paint thinner or rubber are willing to wait overnight. Bonded objects can be handled after 8 cement remover can be applied to remove excess and/or to release hours and the cured epoxy reaches full strength within 24 hours. glued fabric for relief cutting. The Finishing epoxy is the perfect high build finish. Produces a glass Design Master Tack 1000 is our newest spray glue and probably my like coating and self levels to a very high gloss. Dry to the touch after favorite. A little stickier than #75 but not as tacky as #77. A good two hours. Full curing time is approximately 72 hours. Perfect for compromise between the two and a little bit cheaper. finishing your thread wraps.

CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE EACH CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE EACH TWS70 5 MINUTE 4.5 7.00 GLU10 #75 LO TACK 10.0 11.20 TWS12 30 MINUTE 4.5 6.50 GLU20 D MASTER MED TACK 11.0 7.75 TWS25 FINISHING 3.0 7.75 GLU30 #77 HI TACK 17.0 11.40

Best Test Spray All our epoxies are mixed with a 50-50 ratio. Any scrap material or paper scratch pad can be used as a mixing Adhesive surface. We have found, however, that the plastic tops to From the makers of Bestine comes an coffee cans work best due to their outer border and their acid-free, clear, non-yellowing flexibility, which allows the unused cured epoxy to be adhesive that is available in two released and thrown away. Squeeze out equal length strengths: A repositionable type and beads of the desired amount of epoxy, then mix together a stronger (but not permanent) Super thouroughly with a popsicle stick or scrap piece of material. Spray. Comparable to 3M’s #75 and #77... In cold weather, epoxy takes longer to cure and becomes more difficult to get out of the bottle, expecially if it’s less than 1/2 full. The epoxies can be heated in a microwave oven so that they flow easier. The hardner takes about CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE EACH twice as long (20 sec.) to heat as the black bottle epoxy component (10 sec.). The heating process, with the bottle caps off, releases any moisture that may be absorbed by epoxies. Their shelf life, therefore, is virtually unlimited.

GLU40 REPOSITIONABLE 11 8.00 Acetone works as the best solvent for cleaning epoxy from brushes and unwanted surfaces before it cures. If epoxy Bestine gets on surfaces that acetone will attack, use isopropyl A fast evaporating solvent for removing the adhesive rubbing alcohol. We do not recommend any additives for thinning epoxies due to their effect on curing and overall from ripstop. Will not harm the fabric or finish. Also GLU42 SUPER SPRAY 11 8.00 strength. If thin epoxy is required, use heat or switch to a availabe, sold seperately, a convenient plastic solvent finishing epoxy. bottle that features a unique valve system tht eliminates

drip. Natural color with a blank, write on label. Epoxies bond best to clean, textured surfaces. Smooth, non-porous surfaces should be roughened with coarse sandpaper to improve adhesion. A small amount of CA CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE EACH can be used in strategic locations to hold parts in place while epoxies cure. The minute designation for epoxies refer to the working time, i.e,. the time one has before the epoxies begin to set up after being mixed. Working time GLU48 BESTINE 16 7.75 decreases approximately 25% as tempuratures go above

Many consumers are under the impression that all cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives are basically the same. Cyanoacrylate Glue Different bottles, various labels, and a wide range of (CA) prices, but they think the contents don't differ. Many INSTA-CURE™ has a water-thin non-hobbyists have been turned away from using CA's viscosity that wicks deep into joints from their experiences with using CA's from hardware by capillary action and cures in a and drug stores. Many times these bad impressions are matter of a few seconds. Surfaces to be bonded must be tight fitting the result of using the wrong viscosity (thickness); and should be held together while you apply the CA around the however, the primary reason for consumer edges of the seam. At the moment CA’s cure, they give off a vapor disappointment has been the age of the product by the that can irritate the nose and eyes, so be prepared. time it gets in their hands.

Two factors determine the performance of INSTA-CURE+™ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in cyanoacrylates: age and formulation. The fresher a CA which the adhesive must bridge gaps. Normally, the thicker CA is is, the better it works. The time it takes most CA applied to one surface and then the parts are held tightly together adhesives to get shipped from overseas and go through for about 5 to 15 seconds. To prevent premature curing, don’t a vast distribution network is at least 4 months, and spread the glue into a thin film. Lay down a serpentine bead with sometimes over one year. about 1” separations on one surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA out. The standard CA's from Kite Studio are the freshest CA's available to consumers from any source. They are MAXI-CURE™ extra thick CA is the best CA for most plastics. manufactured here in the U.S.A. and are on our shelves When used with insta-set accerator; it works better than any putty in as little as three weeks from the time the CA material for modifying or filling voids. It can be carved with a knife or razor itself is made. For this reason, CA's from Kite Studio are blade and sanded and feathered to form a finish indistinguishable the only ones to come with a guaranteed shelf life of two from plastic. years!

INSTA-SET™ is a catalyst which acts as a accerator that allows CA’s Heat and moisture will decrease the shelf life of CA's. to quickly cure. When a light mist of Insta-Set is sprayed on a Unopened bottles can be stored in a freezer or surface to be bonded, it dries almost instantly, but remains active for refrigerator, but allow them to reach room temperature several minutes. Apply Insta-Cure+ to the opposite surface and the before using. Keep your bottles in a cool place that won't glue will set within a few seconds after the parts are held together. be exposed to direct sunlight and store away from bottles To allow more time for the parts to be positioned correctly, wait to of accelerators. Due to the freshness of our CA's, their spray the Insta-Set around the glue joints after joining. This will shelf life is guaranteed for 24 months. instantly hold the parts in place while the rest of the CA cures normally. For the initial opening of the top, loosen the top first to relieve pressure, hold the bottle against a near vertical surface and cut off the top 1/32" with a knife or razor blade without squeezing the bottle. To prevent clogging, do not let the tip of the nozzle touch a surface that has CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE EACH been sprayed with Insta-Set Accelerator. Before GLU05 INSTA-CURE 1/2 3.00 replacing the colored cap, sit the bottle down hard to knock the remaining CA back into the bottle before GLU06 INSTA-CURE+ 1/2 3.00 squeezing it in an upright position to blow air through the nozzle, then wipe the tip clean. For added convenience, GLU07 MAXI-CURE 1/2 3.75 CA applicators are available. They are like a disposable eye-dropper that greatly resists clogging. Just squeeze ACC10 INSTA-SET 2 5.00 the bulb and insert into an open CA bottle to draw out the

“UHU” Glue Stick Glue Dropper Easily applied to nylon. Rubs on bright purple so you can tell where Similar to an eye dropper, this is a must have disposable tool. Perfect the glue lies; but once it dries, it is completely clear. Water soluble so for precise application of our CA glue. No more mess, no more glue at it can easily be washed out of seams. unwanted places!

CODE ITEM PRICE EACH CODE ITEM PRICE EACH GLU08 DROPPER 1.00 GLU37 GLUE STICK 1.00

Size #33 Nylon Bonded Thread Regular Colors - Size #33 Nylon Bonded thread is our choice for sewing ripstop and other Size #33 Nylon Bonded on convenient one ounce spools. nylons. It is actually bonded with a light coating of silicone. This lubrication helps the needle and thread pass easily through fabric and/ CODE REGULAR COLORS PRICE or adhesive and elinates most all lint build up. Our popular #33 thread is now stocked in regular, neon, and varigated colors. THR104 YELLOW 3.75 Convenient, one ounce spools hold approximately 750 yards. We also stock black and white on our regular 1/4 pound, 3000 yard cones. THR448 BROWN 3.75

THR1886 BIEGE 3.75

THR2966 RED 3.75 CODE CONE COLOR PRICE SIZE EACH THR1882 BURGUNDY 3.75

THR7881 PINK 3.75 THR3310 1/4 LB BLACK 10.80 THR3296 FUCHSIA 3.75

THR7815 LILAC 3.75

Varigated Colors - Size #33 THR7787 DARK PURPLE 3.75 One thread, many colors. As an example, red fades into blue, blue fades intoTHR3320 white, white fades1/4 inte LB red... AddsWHITE excitement to your10.80 THR6603 GRAPE 3.75 stitching. One Ounce Spools THR023 DARK ROYAL BLUE 3.75

CODE COLOR PRICE

THR7669 ROYAL BLUE 3.75 THR144 VARIGATED BLUE 5.25

THR100 VARIGATED RAINBOW 5.25 THR078 NAVY BLUE 3.75

Neon Colors - Size #33

CODE COLOR PRICE THR138 VARIGATED NEON RAINBOW 5.25 THR7905 AQUA 3.75

THR106 NEON ROYAL BLUE 4.00 Size #46 Nylon Bonded Thread Heavier weight thread for heavier applications. THR1776 VARIGATED RED,WHITE, BLUE 5.25 THR7991 TEAL 3.75 CODE SIZE COLOR PRICE EACH THR8167 NEON LIGHT BLUE 4.00

THR4610 1 OZ BLACK 4.00

THR270 VARIGATED GREEN 5.25 THR308 KELLY GREEN 3.75

THR8168 NEON ORANGE 4.00 # SIZE LETTER SIZE CONSTRUCTION BREAKING YIELD PER LB. RECOMMENDED DENIER x PLY STRENGTH LBS (YARDS) NEEDLE SIZE THR4620 1 OZ WHITE 4.00 THR311 EMERALD GREEN 3.75

THR8166 NEON DARK GREEN 4.00 1-800-KITE-991 or 1-610-395-3560 Notions

Needles Zippers We recommend a #14 pointed needle when sewing with Nylon Continuous 1.5" zipper material sold by the yard. Can be used in Bonded Thread. If the fabric is heavy, go with the stronger #16 conjunction with our 420 denier nylon to make a durable kite bag. needle. We also supply smaller #11 needles for sewing with regular Teeth made of Delrin. Black zipper & slider polyester thread. The use of Teflon needles can help reduce adhesive build up. However, the Teflon needle is an industrial type, meaning, it has a "round" shaft instead of the typical "d-shaft." Care must be CODE ITEM PRICE PRICE taken to ensure the needle's groove is facing the same way as one's NOT15 ZIPPER 1.25/FOOT 3.00/YARD ordinary needle. Make sure all needles are tightly secured into the sewing machine, and the machine is threaded properly - consult your NOT17 SLIDER 0.75 EACH 1.25/PAIR owners manual. The most common solution to poor stitching is the replacement of a dull needle. A popping noise when sewing is also a sign that the needle needs to be replaced. Cord Locks Cord Locks are ideal for securing the draw string on kite bags. Spring loaded, with a hole diameter of 1/4 inch. Black. CODE SIZE TYPE UNIT PRICE CODE ITEM PRICE 48 PACK EACH PRICE EACH

NOT43 #11 SCHMETZ UNIV. 5 PACK 2.99 NOT70 CORD LOCK .50 .47

Velcro Use on kites, bags and line winders. Black color. Pricing includes both NOT40 #14 SCHMETZ UNIV. 5 PACK 2.99 hook and loop.

Fray Check CODE WIDTH” PRICE PER PRICE PER When beginning or ending a satin stitch on banner fabric, "seal" the FOOT YARD ends of thread with fray check. It is a colorless plastic liquid that will dryNOT42 clear. #16 SCHMETZ UNIV. 5 PACK 2.99 NOT65 5/8 0.80 2.15 CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE EACH

NOT45 #14 TEFLON EACH 0.75

GLU35 FRAY CHECK .75 2.95 NOT67 1.0 0.95 2.50 Knots in a Bottle Tired of loose threads and ugly looking stay-stitches? Try our new “Knots in a Bottle.” Stronger than fray check. Dab a little at the Wood Beads beginning and end of a sew for a professional look. Dries clear. 3/8” beads are great when used as a "tensioner" on the kite. 200 lb. DacronNOT68 easily passes through.1.5 1.50 3.95 CODE SIZE PRICE CODE BEAD TYPE PRICE EACH PRICE/100 GLU36 1 OUNCE 3.00

NOT69 2.0 1.70 4.55

NOT75 WOOD .10 9.00 Webbing Accessories CODE ITEM SIZE” PRICE EACH

A light weight and durable WAC10 HOOK - 0.30 component system for making detachable wrist and WAC20 RETAINER 1.0 0.30 shoulder straps. WAC30 TRIANGLE 1.0 0.42

WAC22 RETAINER 1.5 0.35

Side Release Triangle, WAC32 TRIANGLE 1.5 0.46 Buckles Hook, and Retainer WAC40 SIDE RELEASE BUCKLE 1.0 0.90

WAC42 SIDE RELEASE BUCKLE 1.5 1.20

WAC44 ADJUSTMENT BUCKLE 1.0 .40

Design Master Paints A color tool. Until now, painting ripstop and other nylons was a difficult task. The paints would not adhere properly and would eventually peel off.

When applying Design Master paint to fabric, spray on lightly and overlap colors for eye catching special effects. Stencils can also be used for interesting results.

Design Master spray paints are available in over 48 different colors. See Kite Lines Spring 1999 and Kite Lines Winter 92/93 for great reviews of this product!. Each can contains 12 ounces of paint. Color card available upon request at no charge. Used Exclusively by award winning kite builders: Chris Dunlop, Kurt Eby, Scott Hampton, Don Mock, Spencer Chun, Randy Shannon, Jamie Alford and Carl Crowell.

CODE ITEM OUNCES PRICE SIX PACK EACH (ANY COLOR)

A beautiful feather flag display by Scott Hampton of Sandy, UT Accented with design master paints. PDM10 DESIGN 12.0 6.50 36.00 MASTER

Available in the following colors:

702 Aqua 703 Pink Glow 742 Teal Blue 766 Raspberry 717 Holiday Green 714 Holiday Red 760 Hunter Green 716 Carnation Red * NOTE: Always use in a 721 Moss Green 710 Burgundy well ventilated area! 707 Larkspur Blue 777 Coral 704 Ice Blue 705 Sonia 709 Wedgewood Blue 725 Black 786 Fuchsia 726 White 712 Dusty Rose 718 October Brown 780 Perfect Pink 724 Ivory 708 Lavender 736 Yellow 762 Hyacinth 775 Orange 747 French Blue 672 Cinnabar 740 Purple 670 Carnelian 738 Navy Blue 668 Saffron 743 Deep Blue 676 Basil

The Magnificent Book of Kites Soft Kites & Windsocks Maxwell Eden Jim Rowlands 1992 Revised1998 edition. Intermediate to advanced kite Construction details on 11 kites including: sleds, plans. Designs for over 50 kites, from simple to parafoils, flowforms, and an inflatable whale and frog. make projects to more challenging, award winning, Plans for 5 windsocks and 5 drogues, as well as 2 bags are dazzling flying sculptures. Some plans for Eddies, also presented. Good information on applique Sleds,Winged Boxes, Kaleida-kite, Stone Mountain techniques and the latest kitemaking materials. Kite, Parafoil, Rokkaku, Roller, Hewitt Flexkite, 96 pages. $14.95 Yakko Stack, Fighter Kites, Deltas, Rotor, Pterosaur,and Tetrahedron. Our favorite! 464 pages $17.95 Kites For Everyone Margaret Gregor 1984. Kites: A Practical Handbook for the A great beginner to intermediate kite building book. Designs include: Sleds, Bullets, Squares, Eddies, modern kite flyer Dragons, Deltas, Boxes, Facets, and Flowforms,. Plans Ron Moulton & Pat Lloyd are also given for windspinners, wind socks, drogues, Revised 1997 edition Excellent coverage of up to date parachutes, and kite bags. Good classroom projects. building materials and construction techniques. 136 pages. $12.95 Specialties, such as kite fighting with the Rokkaku design,aerial photography, Parabear drops, and team aerobatics are supported by 27 fully dimensioned kite More Kites For Everyone plans which embrace the traditional, the simple, and the Margaret Gregor 1990 sophisticated. Detailed instructions for seventeen kites ranging from 255 pages $31.95 simple Sleds, Deltas, and Eddies, to more complex Facet and Starbox Kites. 59 pages. $9.95 Big Book of Kites

Jim Rowlands

Whether you plan to build your own kite or just learn how to fly one, this book gives you the tips you need. Chineese Artistic Kites Beginning with a survey of modern kite styles—from the Ha Kuiming and Ha Yiqi 1990 familiar box and sled types to the more unusual parafoil This english translation of the original shows individual and rotary models—the author describes a full range of developments and traditional theories of kite design. kite making materials and explains methods of kite Over 80 beautiful color photographs. construction. The book includes detailed, step-by-step 159 pages. $16.95 instructions for more than 30 different kites, plus sections on problem solving and kite-flying techniques. 127 pages. $14.95

The Tao of Kiteflying One Hour Kites Harm van Veen 1996 Jim Rolands 1989 How do kites fly? What are the secrets of their stability? Complete instructions for 25 simple but effective kite The Tao of Kiteflying answers these questions and more. designs. Novice kitemakers can assemble any of the Clear writing, precise diagrams, and humorous sketches. designs in about an hour. All are made with materials This book will help save you time, money, crashes and available from stationery and hardware stores. Kites disappointments in kitemaking and flying. include: simple folded models to striking box kites and 55 pages. $12.95 stunters. 95 pages. $14.95

Flights of Imagination Wayne Hosking 1990 Paper Wings over Japan 18 projects that use a hands-on approach that lets students answer Scott Skinner & Ali Fujino 1997 questions for themselves. Each activity presents a clearly For two thousand years the kite has been for the Japanese describedprinciple of aerodynamics and then puts it into a vehicle of wonder and art and a celebration of joy. This action with trash bags, string, dowels, tape, and other delightful book surveys the art of creating and flying readily available materials. Explore questions such as: Japanese kites and reveals their universal appeal. It is Why does the wind make a kite rise? How can you illustrated with marvelous examples of both classic and measure a kite’s height? Why do some kites need tails? contemporary kites, all specially photographed and How heavy can a kite be? And alot more. 55 Pages reproduced in full color. 94 illustrations, 95 pages. $14.95 $18.95

Stunt Kites! The Fighter Kite Book David Gomberg 1988 David Gomberg 1992 A complete flight manual for dual control kites. Good coverage on how to fly a fighter kite. Brief Contains zero information on how to build a kite, but it history, and aerodynamics are discussed, as well as the is a good book for a novice just being introduced to “tuning” of a fighter kite. Three chapters are devoted stunt kiting. Information on stunt kite contests with to fighter contests with a particular emphasis on specific tips on how to improve your scores is also Rokkaku flying. One kite plan is presented. 74 pages discussed. $8.95. 89 pages $10.95 Rokkaku Kite Chronicles and Training Stunt Kite Magic Manual David Gomberg 1996 Reprint from Kite Lines 1991 “If you are a new flier, this book can help make you a good one. If A great manual covering all the milestones that have you are already good, it will make you better.” appeared in Kite Lines magazine. How to fight a Included in ths book: Rokkaku battle by Rick Kinnard; Plans for building • Advanced Flying Rokkakus by Mel Govig and Lincoln Chang; Bevan • Hot Tricks and Tips Brown’s original Challenge that started it all; and much • Lots of Maneuvers more. 19 pages. $7.50 • Flying to Music • Indoor Flying Discover the Magic of Sport Kites! A Beginner’s Guide to Flying Indian Fighter Kites Shirley Turpin Stunt Kites To Make and Fly Shirley shares information learned from Stafford Wallace. Servaas van der Horst & Nop Velthuizen 1993 18 pages $4.95 This book is meant for two categories of stunt fliers: for those who have bought a kite and now want to fly it for all it’s worth; and for the flyer who wants to build his own kite. It covers The Banner Book every aspect of stunt flying from stunt kite Ruth Ann Lowery 1995 history, control lines and knots to suitable flying Learn all the reversable applique techniques and grounds. Detailed construction plans for eleven design principles needed to make banners. Directions different kites ranging from the very simple to the extremely include patterns and instructions for six banner complicated design. All plans in metric. 96 pages $21.95 projects, ideas and inspiration for creating custom banners, and detailed methods for working with 200 Stunt Kites II - New Designs, denier nylon. 100 pages. $15.95 Buggies, and Boats Servaas van der Horst & Nop Velthuizen 1994 Written with the more experienced in mind. The Make Your Own Outdoor Flags and latest developments in stunt kite flying are Banners discussed. Eight brand new stunt kites with step Marsha McCloskey & Linda Moore 1996 by step building instructions are included. A handbook for do it yourself flag design and Buggying and Kite Sailing are extensively covered. construction. If you have ever admired a neighbor’s Construction details of the kite, the buggies, and banner but felt you lacked the time or know-how to the boat are all included in the book. 111 pages attempt to make a flag of your own, then this is the $22.95 book for you. 24 pages $7.00 Making & Flying Stunt Kites and One Liners Wolfgang Schimmelpfennig 1995 Color Harmony Choose from six different stunt kite projects. Some are Hideaki Chijiiwa fast, some have intricate design, and others exert great Exciting guide for all who require to choose combinations pull. Three single line kites are offered: a ten foot of 1987 colors for creative effect. A presentation from “genki-type” kite, a cellular starflake, and a flat, seven page 1 on provides a subtle introduction to color theory foot pointed star. Full color diagrams and finished right through to the very useful color cards of all the basic photos. 80 Pages Hardcover $19.95 Softcover colors used for the guide. Recommended by Master Kitebuilder: Ron Gibian. Helpful tool for all builders. 160 pages. $15.95

American Kite To quote from the publisher, Daniel Prentice: “American Kite is a magazine about people. People who have a Kite Building Video: common bond in American kiting. This means our Kite Workshop #1 articles will be about kite makers, flyers, artists, or even kite spectators. Though we will occasionally print kite Run time: 60 minutes. plans, we’re more interested in kite stories and events. To quote Bob McGilvray — former Sales Our focus is human, not technical.” The most recent and Representative from Bainbridge/Aquabatten (a major some back issues are available. MAG06 $3.95 supplier of sailcloth and hardware):

KiteLines “When doing anything as labor intensive as kitemaking, any To quote Valerie Govig, publisher, editor: “ KiteLines is any reduction in the learning curve is beneficial. Steve the comprehensive, colorful, authoritative international Ferrel has done a great service to the novice builder with this journal of kiting. It publishes plans, techniques and in- video.” depth feature articles about people , events, and innovative developments in kiting. It has been a standard of reference for enthusiasts since 1977.” The most recent The video was designed as an introduction to the sewing of kite and some back issues are available. MAG05 $4.95 ripstop and banner nylon. We cover types of fabric, the properties of the cloth, the preparation of the fabric, the cutting of the fabric, and the demonstration of basic hems, seams, pockets, and edge Kiting treatments. Extreme close ups at the sewing machine help Available by joining the American Kitefliers Association demonstrate different techniques. VHS format. (AKA), this bimonthly, 28 page newsletter includes a VID50 $23.00. Kitevents calendar, kite plans, Chapter activities, technical articles, Regional Reports, a list of member merchants, and more. MAG04 $3.95

Membership in the American Kitefliers Association includes the following benefits:

• Bimonthly 28-page newsletter called Kiting, which Kite Patterns by includes a Kitevents calendar, kite plans, local club activities, committee and policy reports, a list of Goodwind Kites Member Merchants, and more.

Four full size patterns to help you • create a kite with your choice of fabric Annual Directory and Factbook, listing members' colors and framing. Awarded “Best names, addresses, and phone numbers, and a new product award” by the Kite Trade geographical listing so you can find the kitefliers Association Show 1995. whenever you travel.

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CODE ITEM SIZE PRICE • FT. EACH $100,000 in secondary liability insurance coverage anytime you fly in the USA. PAT10 “XITR” STUNTER 8 9.00 • One million dollar liability coverage at AKA PAT12 “WIND” CHEATER 6 7.00 STUNTER sanctioned events.

PAT14 “CUMULUS” DELTA 6 9.00 • Reduced member prices on our growing library of SINGLE LINER manuals,handbooks, and competition rules. PAT16 “DUAL DUTY DIAMOND” 3 7.00 SINGLE OR DUAL • Right to participate in our Annual Convention including Grand national Festival and Competition, business meetings, workshops, and the Great Kite

KITE STUDIO RETAIL CATALOG ~ DISCOUNTED VERSION 3.1 ~ COPYRIGHT 1999 49 Go Build a Kite Conversion Charts FRACTIONS DECIMAL MM 1/64 0.0156 0.3960 1/32 0.0312 0.7930 3/64 0.0468 1.1900 1/16 0.0625 1.5870 5/64 0.0781 1.9840 3/32 0.0937 2.3810 7/64 0.1093 2.7780 1/8 0.1250 3.1750 9/64 0.1406 3.5710 5/32 0.1562 3.9680 11/64 0.1718 4.3650 3/16 0.1875 4.7620 Common Conversion Formulas: 13/64 0.2031 5.1590 7/32 0.2187 5.5560 15/64 0.2343 5.9530

1/4 0.2500 6.3500 LENGTH: 17/64 0.2656 6.7460 Inches x 25.4 = Millimeters Feet x 0.3048 = Meters 9/32 0.2812 7.1430 Yards x 0.9144 = Meters 19/64 0.2968 7.5400 5/16 0.3125 7.9370 WEIGHT: 21/64 0.3281 8.3340 Ounces x 28.35 = Grams 11/32 0.3437 8.7310 Pounds x 0.4536 = Kilograms 23/64 0.3593 9.1280 3/8 0.3750 9.5250 FABRIC: 25/64 0.3906 9.9210 Sailmakers Ounces/Yd. x 1.263 = Ounces/Sq. Yd. 13/32 0.4062 10.3180 Sailmakers Ounces/Yd. x 42.83= Grams/Sq. Meter 27/64 0.4218 10.7150 7/16 0.4375 11.1120 Sailmakers Yard = 28.5” x 36.0” 29/64 0.4531 11.5090 Square Yard = 36.0” x 36.0” 15/32 0.4687 11.9060 31/64 0.4843 12.3030 1/2 0.5000 12.7000 33/64 0.5156 13.0960 17/32 0.5312 13.4930 A Circle’s Area = pr² = 0.785d² 35/64 0.5468 13.8900 A Circle’s Circumference = 2pr = 6.283r = pd 9/16 0.5625 14.2870 37/64 0.5781 14.6840 19/32 0.5937 15.0810

39/64 0.6093 15.4780 On a right triangle: a²=b²+c² 5/8 0.6250 15.8750 The sine of an angle equals the opposite side divided by the 41/64 0.6406 16.2710 hypotenuse. Hence, sinB=b/a, and sinC+c/a 21/32 0.6562 16.6680 43/64 0.6718 17.0650 The cosine of an angle equals the adjacent side divided by the 11/16 0.6875 17.4620 hypotenuse. Hence, cosB=c/a, and cosC=b/a 45/64 0.7031 17.8590 23/32 0.7187 18.2560 The tangent of an angle equals the opposite side divided by the 47/64 0.7343 18.6530 adjacent side. Hence, tanB=b/c, and tanC=b/a 3/4 0.7500 19.0500 49/64 0.7656 19.4460 25/32 0.7812 19.8430 B a 51/64 0.7968 20.2400 13/16 0.8125 20.6370 c 53/64 0.8281 21.0340 27/32 0.8437 21.4310 55/64 0.8593 21.8280 A=90º C 7/8 0.8750 22.2250 57/64 0.8906 22.6210 b 29/32 0.9062 23.0180 59/64 0.9218 23.4150 15/16 0.9375 23.8120 61/64 0.9531 24.2090 31/32 0.9687 24.6060 63/64 0.9843 25.0030 1 1.0000 25.4000

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