Where to buy stunt kites and related gear?

well, I don't know about a specialty store, but I do know the little toy store in Seaside carries a wide range of kites and gear. from cheapies to rather expensive fancy ones. I think Kim, owner, could tell you about them. she's carried them for a long time.

can't even think of the name of the store, but its the one by B&A's, just east of Perspicacity (gulf side).

here's a link to a large retailer I found:
http://www.letsflyakite.com/index.html

there's also a kitty hawk kites store over in ft. walton:
http://www.floridalookup.com/Kitty-Hawk-Fort-Walton-Beach-biz1604029.htm

There is a kite store in Destin on the right going towards Ft. Walton. It is probably about a mile or so before you reach the bridge. I don't really know their inventory or there name. You could probably call the chamber of commerce and find out before you made the drive.

We have been cleaning out the garage. I had no idea that we we had so many kites.:shock:

I have two Thunderfoil kites...the 6ft and 9ft. They are great. Here's a link...

http://www.fourwindskites.com/quad_line/thunderfoil6.html

i've got a 6' foil, and 3 or 4 peter powells. i have another PP on the line to acquire. i need a line on some tails though.

i've got a 6' foil, and 3 or 4 peter powells. i have another PP on the line to acquire. i need a line on some tails though.

OK, I've googled and Wikipediaed Peter Powell but not having any luck finding retail sources.

Out of production and collectible now, right?

Do they fly better than most?

And thanks to all for the replies. I'll check out the store in Seaside, Get in the Wind in Destin, and Kitty Hawk kites over on Okaloosa Island and post some notes when I do.

OK, I've googled and Wikipediaed Peter Powell but not having any luck finding retail sources.

Out of production and collectible now, right?

Do they fly better than most?

yeah, out of production, and pretty collectible. they all fly pretty much the same. a Powell would probably seem a bit sluggish since newer/lighter materials are used now.

If you want stunt kites, particularly ones that offer about 30 feet or more of air, your best bet is probably Bobby at Liquid Surf in Ft. Walton -- or talk to Ed after he's done ripping it up at Seaside. Otherwise, any of the other shops will do.

I just bought this one:

I just bought this one:

When is the kite stunt show?:idontno:

When is the kite stunt show?:idontno:

Gimme a coupla weeks to get a kite and practice up and you can come down to Eastern Lake. Otherwise, maybe John R will be out before that.

We should organize a kite day. We unearthed our favorites in the big garage cleanout. They aren't stunt kites (at least I don't think they are), but they have fun shapes. We used to fly 4 or 5 at a time at Grayton, tied to coolers.