Founder of the Federation Francaise de Vol Libre (French Federation of Free Flight), which includes hang gliding enthusiasts, parapent flyers, kite flyers, and kite skiers, …

Mike was one of the participants of the sport kite surge that occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He is the designer of …

Mike was one of the first windsurfers and entrepreneurs to explore the possibilities of kite boarding. Following in the footsteps of Corey Roesler, and then …

Toki has become a recognized master of the Edo kite of Japan. Studying with Katsushita Ota, Toki has refined his personal style to become a …

When flying on the grounds of the Shirone Kite Museum, Mitsuaki Ohtsuka of the Niigata Bird Kite Club, flies his three-dimensional condor. The active Niigata …

Sculptor and kite maker Li, from Beijing, is known for his life-size butterfly and swallow kites. Both mimic the real thing. He has also created …

Morihiro Takeda, an avid collector of modern and traditional kites, is a welcome participant at kite auctions worldwide. Expanding his interests, he has commissioned Japanese-style …

Seattle artist Kiefer has been, along with kite maker Greg Kono, a participant in the two-person exhibit, “The Artist and the Kite Maker.” Kiefer’s bold …

Both have been involved in kites for decades, and Paul is one of the informative and professional voices of kite festivals worldwide and a humorous …

Writer, poet, shoelace-designer, and kite maker Neil Thornburn has published three books featuring his signature approach to kite making: inexpensive materials, attention to detail, and …