Sport Kite Magic! This is Gomberg's brand new advanced flying manual. It includes state of the art techniques, three fully choreographed ballets, an analysis of all 30 precision figures from the International Rule Book, and a dozen "hot tricks". Also a full chapter on indoor flying. (Published in 1996. One hundred-thirty pages. $11.90)

Stunt Kites! David Gomberg's complete flying manual for multi-line, maneuverable kites. The text is updated each year to stay current with the sport. It includes sections on wind, basic maneuvers, advanced techniques, and contests along with advice from two dozen of the best recognized flyers on the US circuit. (Published in 1988. Sixth Edition published in 1996. Ninety-six pages. $9.25.)

The Fighter Kite Book! David Gomberg's flying manual on single-line maneuverable "fighters" and rokkakus. It contains basic flying instructions, sections on wind, flying line, tuning, and competition. Again, several dozen international experts are quoted throughout the book. (Published in 1992. Eighty pages. $7.65)

Stunt Kites - To Make and Fly Servaas van der Horst and Nop Velthuizen. Stunt Kites To Make and Fly is meant for two categories of stunt kite flyers: for those who have bought a kite and now want to run the thing for all it is worth and for the stunt flyer who wants to build his own kites. The book covers every aspect of stunt flying ranging from stunt kite history, control lines and knots to suitableflying grounds. The second part of Stunt Kites contains detailed construction specifications for eleven different kite models, from the very simple to the extremely complicated design. 96 pgs, $19.95

Stunt Kites II - New designs, buggies and boats Next in the series from Servaas van der Horst and Nop Velthuizen. This book is aimed more toward the more experienced flyer/builder.. Includes eight brand new kite models with step-by-step building instructions as well as an extensive buggying section with plans for a buggy and the infamous Sputnik power kite. 112 pgs, $21.50

KITE 2.0 Kiteflight and Plot Peter van den Hamer and Peter Ruinard. This 3.5 disk (runs under MS-Dos, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and OS/2 Warp) is a companion disk (can be used stand alone) to the above two books. The Kite Flight program enables you to simulate the movements of multiple dual-line stunt kites, and can be used to design your own figures or routines. The Plot program enables the user to plot life-size templates for many kites featured in 'Stunt Kites to Make and Fly' and 'Stunt Kites II - New designs, buggies and boats. $22.00

Stunt Kite Basics Making All The Right Moves Richard Synergy's excellent 'back to basics' book that helps sort out the basic moves of the precision figures. Written in an easy to understand style with some great information for the novice through the experienced flyer.. 144 pages. $13.50

Kite Precision Your Comprehensive Guide for Flying Controllable Kites Presented by Ron Reich. Ron Reich won the title of American Grand National Champion in 1986 through 1990, and again in 1992, and set many of the standards for kite competition at the time. He led his team "The Flight Squadron" to become the first World Champions in 1990, and was the first individual to fly three independently controlled kite in competition. His book covers everything from basic sport kite piloting to team flying, coreography and highlights some of Ron's award winning routines. 184 pages, $15.50

Videos

Flight School III

Over 16 dual-line tricks taught by Master Instructor Dodd Gross $21.50

Flight School IV

Soon to be released.. Even more tricks..

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