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The
links on this page are provided for informational purposes
only. WOW does not seek herein to promote, favor, or
recommend any manufacturer, retailer, web page, or
organization over another. This collection of links is
certainly not all-inclusive.
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Organization Links
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AKA
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The American Kiteflyers Association (AKA) Official Web Site
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Drachen
Foundation
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The Drachen Foundation
is a non-profit educational corporation, established in 1995
and devoted to the increase and dissemination of knowledge
about kites worldwide. It takes its name from the German
"Drachen," which means "kite" or
"dragon."
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National
Kite Month
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A non-profit organization
dedicated to the promotion and support of kiting helps plan
kite festivals each spring.
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One
Sky One World
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A non-profit organization,
based in Denver. One Sky One World kite festivals are held
annually around the world to promote protection of the planet,
peace, friendship and understanding between all people.
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Kite
History Organization
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Kite History from 400 BC
to the present. This site displays the results of research
with national and international companies, museums, kite
festivals, clubs and aerial photography enthusiasts. French
and English.
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Club Members' and Friends' Links
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Kitecast.com
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Kitekast.com is a podcast
for the kiting community with information on upcoming events,
history, and interviews with some of the best kite fliers in
the US. Founded and hosted by Andy Burchfield.
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Kiting-Related Science
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Beginners
Guide To Kites (NASA)
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Kite science and general
kite information.
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Wind
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Wikipedia page;
encyclopedic information about wind.
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Land
Breezes and Sea Breezes
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Wikipedia page;
encyclopedic information about sea breezes (onshore breezes)
vs. land breezes. Enlightening information about why the
winds are so good for kiting at beaches.
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Retailers
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The Kite Loft
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One of our "Local" Kite Stores
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| Flying Smiles Kites |
Located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, in Corolla, right across from the Currituck Beach Lighthouse (about 1.5 miles before the end of Rt 12); selling kites, board games, puzzles, sporting goods, beach gear, and toys. |
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Kitty Hawk Kites
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Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head North Carolina
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| The Kite Shoppe |
Vancouver, WA. Stocks a large selection of beginner, intermediate, competition level, and specialty sport kites and accessories; provider of world class line sets and a wide range of framing parts to support kite building and repair. |
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Sky Jewels Kites
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Fairfax, VA
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Into
The Wind
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Complete online kite
store makes it easy to shop from hundreds of kites.
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Coastal
Kites
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Coastal Kites offers a
huge selection of kites for everyone.
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A
Wind Of Change
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Specializing in
professional kites including power kites, stunt kites,
single line kites, kite surfing, wind socks, parts and
service.
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Windpower
Sports
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Online kite store
featuring stunt and power kites, landsailers, kite buggies,
mountainboards and more with a large selection of parts and
accessories.
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Blowin'
In The Wind
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Basic easy to fly kites
for kids and adults, beginner stunt kites, high performance
sport kites, large show kites, power kites, and kite
boarding.
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Manufacturers
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Revolution
Kites
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Makers of the original
quad-line sport kite and Speed Series Spars. Site includes
advanced flying tips and dealer information.
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Premier
Kites
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Long standing producer
of classic kites, sport kites, traction and kite surfing
foils plus garden windsocks, banners and spinners.
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| Skydog Kites |
Over 100 years of specialty kite experience focused on creating the world's best flying, highest quality, affordable kites and wind decor. |
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New Tech Kites
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Designer, manufacturer
and wholesaler of traditional kites, sport kites, windsocks,
garden spinners, and kiting accessories.
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| Guildworks |
State of the art performance kites, able to fly zero wind unlike any others. |
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Jackite
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Makers Bird Kites, including the Olympic Dove of Peace
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Invento HQ
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Kites and Windspirations.
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Prism Kites
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Manufacturer of high
performance sport kites. Site includes photo and movie
galleries, pilot instruction, dealer search, factory tour
and support forum.
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Gomberg Kite
Productions International
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Giant kites, parafoils, flowforms, line art, windsocks, Peter Lynn, Windfeather
banners. *Also a retailer.
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Avia
Sport Composites
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Specialist manufacturer
of lightweight carbon fiber rods, fiberglass tubes, and
connectors for hobbyist and industrial kite making.
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| Focus Kite Designs |
Focus Kite Designs. Designers and builders of the Skate, Manta, and many other respected high-performance kites. |
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Kite Making Supplies/Resources
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Hang-em High Fabrics
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One of our favorite suppliers of kite building materials. |
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Kitebuilder.com |
Another great supplier of kite building materials and good friend of ours. |
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Goodwinds
Kites |
Another great supplier of kite building materials and good friend of ours. |
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Andy
Wardley Kite Flying and Design
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Kite flier, designer and
movie maker. Known for freestyle and trick flying.
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General
Kite Hints and Tips
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General kite flying and
kite making hints and tips.
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Kite
Sewing 101
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Kite Sewing 101 by Gary
Engvall
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| Sewing Machine Adjustment and Sewing Tips |
Nosediver's Stunt Kite Forum - Online workshop build blog (adjustment and sewing) |
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Links to general Kiting &
related information
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Peters Kite Site
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Peter Peters Great Site. Plans, Tips Tricks, Links and more
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KiteLife
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KiteLife, the Internet Magazine for Kiteflyers
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rec.kites
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The rec.kites (usenet) news group
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Gone
With The Wind Kite Forum |
Kite enthusiasts message forums,
and home of our very own Wings Over Washington forum. |
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Virtual
Kite Zoo |
Here, you will find
almost every imaginable type of kite (and a few more), with
pictures, plans, descriptions, history and anecdotes - a FAQ
in itself. |
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Bethesda
Presbyterian Church |
The wonderful church that hosts
our Holiday party among many other events. |
| Bay Area CommunityChurch |
The friendly church that hosts our indoor flies. |
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Other Clubs and Good Friends
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Some of our members and close friends have Web Sites of their
own. Be sure to drop by and see what they've been up to.
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Maryland Kite Society (MKS)
Our good friends in Maryland
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Richmond Air Force (RAF)
Our "Sister" club in Richmond, VA
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South
Jersey Kite Flyers (SJKF)
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| Pocono Kite Symphony (Comprises the now-defunct Lehigh Valley Kite Society) |
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Lehigh Valley Kite Society (LVKS)
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Keystone Kiters
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| Kites Over New England (KONE) |
| New York Kite Enthusiasts (NYKE) |
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Eastern
League Sport Kite Association
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Larger
Than Life Kites
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Midnight
Squadron
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Wings
Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society (WACKOS)
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International Clubs and
Organizations
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The
Australian Kite Association
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The
Australian Kitesurfing Association
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The
Japan Kite Association
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STACK
(Sport Team And Competitive Kiting) International
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British
Columbia Kitefliers Association
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Singapore
Kite Association
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British
Kite Flying Association
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British
Power Kitesports Association
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British
Kite Surfing Association
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Scottish
Power Kite Association
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North
American Fighter Kite Association
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New
Zealand Kitefliers Association
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Professional
Kiteboard Riders Association
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Sport
Kite Association of Thailand
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All
Japan Sport Kite Association
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Kite
Society of Great Britain
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Favorite Links 
