Category: Kite building

Choris Aéra Bridle Mods Test Fly!

Choris Aéra Bridle Mods Test Fly!

After making several modifications to the Choris Aéra bridle, I was eager to take the kite for a test flight in the riding arena!
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Let’s Tweak this Bridle!

Let’s Tweak this Bridle!

I've never been quite satisfied with the flying characteristics of the Choris Aéra, but now I got this idea!
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Sport Kite Characteristics

Sport Kite Characteristics

So, are you thinking of designing your own kite? I've played with the thought several times, but so far, I'm nothing but a copycat.
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Modifications to the Choris Aéra

Modifications to the Choris Aéra

Quite some time ago, I built an indoor quad lined kite. But frankly, I haven't been quite satisfied with its overall flight characteristics.
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It’s a Good Feeling When the Kite Flies Like This!

It’s a Good Feeling When the Kite Flies Like This!

I found some time to go out and fly the Pink Rok's little brother yesterday. And when a kite you've built yourself flies like this.... WOW!
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The Pink Rok’ Just Got a Little Brother

The Pink Rok’ Just Got a Little Brother

With some more pink ripstop fabric left over after building the Pink Rok' I decided to make her a little brother!
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The Really Simple Solution!

The Really Simple Solution!

When building my Rokkakus, I make the cross pieces myself from a transparent plastic hose. There's just this little problem...
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The Pink Rok’s First Flight

The Pink Rok’s First Flight

A light breeze from the North West and a bright sun shining down from a perfectly blue sky made for great conditions for the Pink Rok's first flight!
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Picasso’s Ladies!

Picasso’s Ladies!

Can you spot them? Picasso's ladies? ...or can you only see the beautiful artwork of a kite by kite maker Anders Matson?
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Crap!

Crap!

Do you remember I was telling you about the 'how to build a rokkaku' some time ago? Yes, I guess you do.
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Funky Coloured Rokkaku

Funky Coloured Rokkaku

Yesterday I completed yet another build project and today I was up early to fly it before the winds died down!
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The Red and Shiny

The Red and Shiny

I've recently built a large light wind Rokkaku and today the conditions were just about perfect for its initial flight.
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Building a Rokkaku is a Lot Faster than Editing the How-to Video

Building a Rokkaku is a Lot Faster than Editing the How-to Video

I'm in the middle of editing the video on how to build a Rokkaku, and it's taking its time! But meanwhile I'm also keeping up my kite building skills!
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Finally… The ‘How to Build a Rokkaku’ video is Coming Along!

Finally… The ‘How to Build a Rokkaku’ video is Coming Along!

Today I started filming for the 'How to Build a Rokkaku' video! Just like I promised you some time ago
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The Rain is Pouring Down!

The Rain is Pouring Down!

It's a perfect autumn day with howling winds and pouring rain. It's a perfect day to stay indoors and ... build a kite!
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...days until departure!
...and we're off!
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See you at the 25th anniversary!

Blokhus, Denmark

May 22nd - 28th, 2023

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