
I’ve been toying (heh.. toying) with the idea of stocking some throwing toys, like boomerangs, Aerobie rings, and X-zylo products. Well, today is the day. I just got a batch of throwing toys in, and they are ready for purchase. Check out our New Arrivals section for the items we just got.

Our friend Jim Martin from the WACKOS, shared some pictures from the recent Carolina Kite Fest sponsored by Kites Unlimited. Enjoy! http://public.fotki.com/JMartJr/kite_fests/carolina-kite-fest-2009/

Well another AKA National Convention is in the books (ok, it was over a couple of weeks ago, but I just got around to posting about it)...

KiteStop just got a batch of HQ kites in, including some new stunt kites and a couple of foils. Check the new arrivals @ http://www.kitestop.com

KiteStop Are you going to be out flying in support of One Sky, One World? Let us know about your event by posting here. http://www.oneskyoneworld.org http://www.oneskyoneworld.org
www.oneskyoneworld.org
One Sky One World promotes annual activities in concurrence with events in hundreds of locations around the world on the Second Sunday of Every October utilizing the multi-cultural symbol of the kite and the ocean of air that we all share.

KiteStop Wish I would have been able to meet Mr. Rogallo, but unfortunately our paths never met. God speed.
Francis Rogallo dies at 97; engineer invented flexible wing that enabled hang gliding -- latimes.com
www.latimes.com
An engineer with the predecessor of NASA, Francis Rogallo patented about 25 items, including wing controls, airfoils and target kites. He and his wife, Gertrude, made their first flexible-wing prototype out of old kitchen curtains and tested them in makeshift wind tunnels in their basement. ...

KiteStop are you attending the AKA convention in Rochester, MN this year?
www.aka.kite.org
The AKA Convention is an annual five day gathering of kite enthusiasts, artists, and competitors. With roughly 500 members in attendance, the Convention ranks as one of the largest kite gatherings in the world. ...

KiteStop we have a new set of Prism E3's in stock. All three color schemes are available. Check out KiteStop.com for more details!

KiteStop Just got some new Nexus and Quantum stunt kites from Prism... get them while you can!

KiteStop With my computer monitor out, communications have been spotty, but we are back in business with a new 20-inch monitor... you can now resume business as usual!

KiteStop survived my 20 year high school reunion, and am back packing and shipping kites to all my wonderful customers. Why aren't you one? :)

KiteStop heading out to the Palm Beach Maritime Museum, boy did this month go by fast. We'll be out there selling kites, so stop by and say Hi!

KiteStop just sent out the July 2009 Kitestop.com newsletter. Nothing like waiting 6 months between newsletters. Contact john@kitestop.com if you didn't get it, and want it.... I know you do. :)

















