tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.comments2023-11-16T21:28:49.012+00:00Flying Fish Kiting Teamflyingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-40791933020894304272023-11-16T21:28:49.012+00:002023-11-16T21:28:49.012+00:00Not looking for a 3rd one, but try eBay or the spo...Not looking for a 3rd one, but try eBay or the sport kite sale groups on Facebook.flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-70005173763543019572023-11-16T21:25:58.577+00:002023-11-16T21:25:58.577+00:00I have an original one from the 1990’s that’s as n...I have an original one from the 1990’s that’s as new..couldn’t even get it up. Has been in storage and want to sell now. Sabinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-29119213778448883232023-10-05T03:04:57.331+01:002023-10-05T03:04:57.331+01:00The spars are made from graphite or fi erglass arr...The spars are made from graphite or fi erglass arrow shafts. I don't know the exact specs for them but a good arrow shop should have the supplies to fix it and you'll have to compare to a good spar and the broken spar. I used to work at TOTL in San Diego during the summer as a kid and build the kites. I still have all of my kites from them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-18138177270422561912023-09-20T07:36:25.570+01:002023-09-20T07:36:25.570+01:00Not that I'm aware of. They were made and sold...Not that I'm aware of. They were made and sold by ITW, but they're not listed on their web-site and the design is clearly not 'modern'. I've only ever seen two for sale (on the web-site of a local kite store), and these are the two in the pictures. flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-74079764226527998652023-09-20T05:32:33.746+01:002023-09-20T05:32:33.746+01:00So there's at least one more out there somewhe...So there's at least one more out there somewhere! Let us know if you could ever be convinced to part with it, Anonymous, and I'm sure Lex (or myself if you're closer to Australia!) would be very interested...sootysdreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636670920101213646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-12290911565111989912023-09-19T17:58:33.978+01:002023-09-19T17:58:33.978+01:00Is there anywhere to possibly buy Goblin kites? My...Is there anywhere to possibly buy Goblin kites? My first stunt site was the blue one and I loved it but unfortunately my stepmom stole it 15 years ago after my dad passed away and I've always wanted another one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-72582792468962314662023-08-06T20:39:24.915+01:002023-08-06T20:39:24.915+01:00No, not this one. There is a simple cross spar, bu...No, not this one. There is a simple cross spar, but not with any fancy way of opening the kite. The Barnstormer DOES have a sort of umbrella opening, so maybe that's the kite you had as a kid?flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-2774181186482158192023-08-06T20:09:39.081+01:002023-08-06T20:09:39.081+01:00I had a red arrow kite as a kid which i think migh...I had a red arrow kite as a kid which i think might have been this. But I remember opening the wings on the kite in a similar way to putting up an umbrella, do you do that with this one ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-43735761670077651092023-02-05T15:55:28.230+00:002023-02-05T15:55:28.230+00:00Where in the world are you? And which spar is brok...Where in the world are you? And which spar is broken? Spin-Off is a very old design; nothing currently produced is similar.flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-78182939178888027282023-02-04T23:27:55.470+00:002023-02-04T23:27:55.470+00:00I have a Hawaiian Spinoff with a broken spar. Any ...I have a Hawaiian Spinoff with a broken spar. Any suggestions where I can get a new one? Also what would be a new kite that is similar to the one I have? Thank you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-6752275373035082462022-12-18T23:06:40.201+00:002022-12-18T23:06:40.201+00:00I flew for whats up Team we got to fly the first o...I flew for whats up Team we got to fly the first ones Mike DonleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-7644875973998679112022-09-26T09:07:21.631+01:002022-09-26T09:07:21.631+01:00Hi Mike. First of all, where in the world are you?...Hi Mike. First of all, where in the world are you? Also, what do you mean by 'small spar'? As to length of the lines, assuming you won't be flying in a pair or team, 30m should be optimal for the kite. flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-60309418769474299092022-09-26T09:03:49.966+01:002022-09-26T09:03:49.966+01:00Hi Flying Fish Kiting Team
I found an old Powerho...Hi Flying Fish Kiting Team<br /><br />I found an old Powerhouse Blade kite in my cellar over the weekend that I bought around 20 years ago. I am missing the small spar and the two handles and strings. Although the kite is in remarkably good condition. <br /><br />I have not flown a kite for many years but I remembered what fun I had had with the Powerhouse Blade with my oldest son who is now 29. <br /><br />Do you know where I could buy a replacement small spar and the handles and strings? Also how long should the strings be? <br /><br />Grateful for any information you can share. My email address is mnashton@mac.com<br /><br />Many thanks<br /><br />Mike Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-67866556271957400942022-09-01T09:44:50.309+01:002022-09-01T09:44:50.309+01:00Nice write up. Wish we could have been there. The ...Nice write up. Wish we could have been there. The firefox mega team video was good to er.... hear! LolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-75280402801999497152022-07-28T16:19:10.021+01:002022-07-28T16:19:10.021+01:00Nope; keep them as they are. Much more of a challe...Nope; keep them as they are. Much more of a challenge like that!flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-23126210555729159102022-07-28T16:14:38.441+01:002022-07-28T16:14:38.441+01:00So are you going to carbonise the frames to make t...So are you going to carbonise the frames to make them stiffer for the 'Team fly'?Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431827275416204720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-6366284347734979592022-07-26T14:16:46.942+01:002022-07-26T14:16:46.942+01:00I got an el pronto … same colors as yours!I got an el pronto … same colors as yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-28761187110587525882022-07-20T23:16:29.578+01:002022-07-20T23:16:29.578+01:00Hi there,bought me an undamaged Thornbird with all...Hi there,bought me an undamaged Thornbird with all the original paperwork too,specs,settings,might stick an ultralight frame in the sail just for fun,I wasn't keen on the metal rings on the bridling,bit too old school,yup good old kite just needs a couple of tweaks to elevate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-80685822090894583232021-10-19T05:27:22.446+01:002021-10-19T05:27:22.446+01:00I've just ordered a giant spool of black ribbo...I've just ordered a giant spool of black ribbon for my Trams after seeing this Lex! Cheers, Angussootysdreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636670920101213646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-70106683998585574352021-09-15T07:47:45.435+01:002021-09-15T07:47:45.435+01:00They're 15cm long. As i said in the blog post,...They're 15cm long. As i said in the blog post, they're not original, but I made them based on dimensions provided by someone else.flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-35314573576745054992021-09-15T02:38:32.554+01:002021-09-15T02:38:32.554+01:00Hello, I have a Fire Dart as well and looking for...Hello, I have a Fire Dart as well and looking for stand offs.<br />Could you please tell me the length of the stand offs you used?Mark Givenselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13810464255012617503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-18999117180744350752021-08-06T17:18:34.552+01:002021-08-06T17:18:34.552+01:00Not anytime soon, as all my Dunfords are stored as...Not anytime soon, as all my Dunfords are stored assembled. This to avoid damage to the tension lines which will happen if they're repeatedly assembled and disassembled. But if you have specific questions ...flyingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506159118546828438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-10621513422902186632021-08-06T10:47:33.877+01:002021-08-06T10:47:33.877+01:00Can you do a video of how to correctly put togethe...Can you do a video of how to correctly put together a Dunford Flying Machine please. I am salvaging a broken orange medium one and the instructions from Cochranes of Oxford Ltd are a tad sketchy. Like you need an MA in Kiteology! Cheers.Saxtoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-26405588730009362142021-05-17T22:53:57.974+01:002021-05-17T22:53:57.974+01:00Had the largest one in the 70s,I remember control...Had the largest one in the 70s,I remember control was sublime <br />One windy afternoon, I tied my parachute fitted actionman’s hands together and hooked him on one of the top dowels<br />Up he went and ‘chuted safely down after a high loop<br />Spectacular stuff semhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701674074132372671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054533807324658602.post-71218620120240052052021-04-24T02:32:07.806+01:002021-04-24T02:32:07.806+01:00This was my first stunt and favorite kite as a chi...This was my first stunt and favorite kite as a child I remember chasing sheep along the ground and the beautiful long tail. So glad you posted this picture it came in handy for a birthday celebration memory with my brother MJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502275218212313465noreply@blogger.com