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- A kite is a human-made, heavier-than-air object, designed to fly by opposing the force of the wind with the tension of a string held by the operator. See: kite flying.
- A kite is a bird, a member of any of several genera in the family Accipitridae in the raptor order Accipitriformes, related to the hawks, eagles, buzzards and Old World vultures. The typical kites in the genus Milvus include Red Kite and Black Kite. See also Black-winged Kite in the genus Elanus.
- A kite is also a diamond shaped quadrilateral. See: geometric kite.
- Mr Kite was a famous Victorian showman made famous (again) in the song Being For the Benefit of Mr Kite by the Beatles.
- Fred Kite was a character in I'm All Right Jack! played by Peter Sellers.
- Kite is the username of one of the heroes of Project .hack, a science fiction series which spans several mediums, including video games, anime and manga.
- A Kite is a controversial anime OAV, known as Kite in English or Dominiation NaKite in French.
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Air-Fun Kites
Family owned kite shop offering a variety of classic and sport kites, windsocks, spinners and flags.
http://www.air-fun.com/
Big City Kites
David Klein operates New York City's oldest kite store providing an endless list of kites and accessories. Web site features lessons, photo galleries and secure order form.
http://www.bigcitykites.com
Catch the Wind Kites
Huge selection of kites, spinning windsocks, books, toys, and kite building materials.
http://www.catchthewind.com
Windsong Kites South Africa
Manufacturers and retailers of kites and accessories serving South Africa.
http://www.windsongkites.co.za/
Wind of Atlantis - KitesOnline
Florida based kite shop offers a wide selection of single, dual, quad-line and custom kites, windsocks and flags.
http://www.kitesonline.com/
Kiteworks
One of Canada's largest selection of kites and supplies from Prism, White Bird, Shanti, Crystal Kites, and Spectra Sport.
http://www.windandwater.com/kiteworks/
Kitty Hawk Kites
Large full service kite store in North Carolina with a huge inventory of single, dual, and quad-line kites. Also kite surfing and hang gliding lessons.
http://www.kittyhawk.com/
Kookaburra Kites
Offering a small line of single, dual and quad-line kites. Based in Geneva, NY.
http://www.lynnet.com/~warder/
Mainframe Kite Shop
"Tacoma's favorite kite shop". Comprehensive range of quality kites, flags and windsocks.
http://www.mainframekites.com/
Kitealog
Sells a variety of kites including single, dual, quad-line, and power. Also includes flags, toys, wind socks, windwheels, banners, and parts.
http://www.kitealog.com/
Monkey Air
Dealer of Peter Lynn Kites and Monkey Air Kiteboards in Malibu.
http://www.monkeyair.com/
Into The Blue
Entry level kites, wind socks, mobiles, learning toys, games and puzzles. Located in Point Reyes Station, North of San Francisco.
http://www.into-theblue.com/
Seattle AirGear
Dealers of WindDance parafoil kites. Web site features videos, graphs, and technical information.
http://www.seattleairgear.com/
SkyDancer Sport Kites
Malaysia's on-line dealer of Flexifoil, Sky Delight, HQ, and Active People kites.
http://www.sky-dancer.com
Sunshine Kite Company
Top sport kite competitors operate a full service shop in Redondo Beach, CA providing free kite flying lessons and hosting 2 annual festivals.
http://www.sunshinekiteco.com
Wind Wizard
Dan Rubesh runs this resource page for traction kiting in Southern CA, and deals in kites, buggies, and specialty wheels.
http://www.windwizard.com/
Wind Wizards Online
Family owned kite, sport kite, power kite center with kite surfing equipment, windsocks, wind art, yo-yos, juggling, & unique toys. Host to the Prairie Winds Kite Festival.
http://www.windwizards.com/
Windborne Kites
Monterey, CA dealers of high quality kites and windsocks since 1985.
http://www.windbornefun.com/
Kitesville.com
Retail and wholesale distributor of kites, windsocks, flags and accessories with products from over 20 different companies. Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
http://kitesville.com/
WindPower Sports
Featuring sales of a variety of kites, buggies, kite surfing gear, landsailers, windsocks, ultralites, and accessories. Site offers newsletter and instruction.
http://www.windpowersports.com/
Windchasers Kite Shop
Featuring an on-line catalog of stunt, power and specialty kites. Based in South Padre Island, Texas.
http://www.kiteshop.com/
Discovery Kites
Malaysian dealer sporting a range of kites from Prism, HQ, Eolo Gayla and Jackite including lines and accessories.
http://www.discovery-kites.com
Scruffs
Power kite specialist offer a complete range of sport and recreational kites in Pontycymer, Bridgend, UK.
http://www.kiteshops.com/
Wonder Works
Dealer of kites, windsocks, spinners, and feather banners in Rochester, NY.
http://www.goodthingsfly.com
Wicked Wind Power Kites
Offering a variety of kites for traction enthusiasts including Quadrifoil and KiteSurfer, Competition X-Foils, Q2000 series, Aqua and accessories.
http://www.wickedwind.com/
Coastal Kites
Online trader of classic and sport kites, windsocks and windwheels. Based in San Luis Obispo, California.
http://www.coastalkites.com
Tail Spin Kites
Canadian manufacturer of Skytiger power kites also stocks a list of popular traditional and sport kites.
http://www.tailspinkites.com/
StarWinds
Richard & Sheila Goodwin have been selling kites, flags, windsocks and windchimes from their home shop in Gardner, MA since 1989.
http://starwinds.net
S and P Kite Company
Specializing in Prism, Flexifoil , Revolution, Premier and other popular kites as well as an extensive line of Disc Golf supplies. Charlotte, NC.
http://www.madhouseweb.com/s&pkites/
Kite Studio
Specialist dealer of kite building supplies such as sail cloth, framing materials, fittings, tools and patterns.
http://www.kitebuilder.com/
Gypsy Wind
Gypsies Steve and Becky Hartman travel the Folk Festival circuit in the midwest USA offering kites, lawn ornaments and beaded jewelry.
http://www.gypsywind.com
Hold The Line Kites
Kite store in Wembley, Australia owned by Neil Taylor offers a wide variety of recreational, sport, kite surfing and kayaking kites.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~htlk/index.html
Windstar Kites
Con Engels sells Skydancer, Revolution, Prism, HQ kites, plus building supplies, books and videos in Greater Pittsburgh North.
http://www.windstarkites.com/
Bristol Kitestore
Longstanding dealer in Bristol, UK sells traditional, sport and power kites, buggies and kite surf equipment. World wide shipping rates.
http://www.kitestore.co.uk/
Buffalo Beano
An eclectic kite store providing the Lubock, Texas area with recreational kites, unique gifts, and garden decorations.
http://www.buffalobeano.com/
The Kite Guys
Bud, Jo, Dustin and Mark Taylor sell a full range of traction kites in Alberta, Canada.
http://www.kiteguys.ca/
Beachshop
Belgian kite traction specialists offer a full range of buggy and kite surfing equipment for beginners and experts. [English, French, Dutch]
http://www.beachshop.be/
Rainbow Flight & Kite Shop
An excellent selection of quality kite products and services in Nelson, New Zealand.
http://www.kites-rainbowflight.co.nz/
Becky's Performance Kites
Wayne Patton offers a long list of kites and outdoor recreation equipment. Shoppers can download Becky's complete product catalog.
http://www.beckyskites.com
Kite Shack
Bridlington UK dealer of kites, buggies, kite surfing gear, land yachts, and skimboards.
http://www.kiteshack.co.uk
WindThingz
A collection of kites, flags, ceramic windchimes, spinners, windsocks and accessories.
http://www.windthingz.com/
The Kite House
Israeli dealer of single and multi line kites, power kites, building materials and accessories. Manufacturers of kite kits for workshops. Site offers English translation.
http://www.ganorimport-kites.co.il/
The Kite Company
Newport, Oregon dealer of classic and sport kites, windsocks, banners, flags and gifts from around the world.
http://thekitecompany.com/
Buyakite UK
Lancashire dealer of sport and power kites also features a kite and buggy rental program.
http://www.buyakite.co.uk/
Bentwaters
Entry level kites, sport kites, windsocks, air toys and practical jokes. Located in Virginia Beach, VA.
http://www.bentwaters4fun.com/
SETI Kites
Kite store near Philadelphia, PA. specializes in Peter Lynn, Premier, and HQ Invento products.
http://www.setikites.com/
Kite Farm
Kansas dealer of single line, novelty, and sport kites and accessories. Site provides novice kite flying tips.
http://www.kitefarm.com/
Performance Kites
Texas dealer of kites, windsocks, garden spinners, and flying toys.
http://www.performancekites.com/
Mobilekiteshop
A large selection of single and multi line kites, power kites, buggies, boards, air toys, instructional books, videos and kiting accessories. Based in Galway, Ireland.
http://mobilekiteshop.com/
MegaKites UK
UK based kite store selling decorative kids kites, sport and power kites and lots of accessories.
http://www.megakites.co.uk/
Air Born Kites
Power kiting specialists in Brighton and Kent UK offer a full range of kites and gear, and provide instruction in all forms of traction kiting.
http://www.airbornkites.co.uk/
Carpe Ventus Kites
Lancaster County, PA suppliers of Go Fly a Kite and Prism products. Customers may also create their own kite designs to be made by Ed Shenk.
http://www.carpeventuskites.com/
KiteDynamics
UK power kite enthusiasts specialize in Ozone Razor and Ozone Little Devil quad-line foils.
http://www.kitedynamics.co.uk/
Key West Kite Company
Billy Jones and Greg Lavelle's Florida kite shop has a large selection of kites, windsocks, flags, wind wheels, pinwheels and kite accessories.
http://www.keywestkites.com
Nicekite.com
Specializing in classic and sport kites, wind chimes, spinners and flags from Go Fly A Kite.
http://www.nicekite.com
Once Upon a Breeze
The oldest kite shop on the Oregon coast. Online catalog features photographs of exotic kites from all over the world.
http://www.mrkites.com/
Banshee Kites
Manufacturer and dealer of a unique, specially cambered sport kite design for recreational flying and kite surfing.
http://members.tripod.com/~Bansheekites/
Breeze & Eeze Kites
Sydney, Australia dealer of the Buzz series entry level sport kites.
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kites/
Gyro-kite
Wind-powered toy gyroplane flies like a kite.
http://www.impress-group.co.uk/Pages/Gyrokite.html
Kite Works
Dealer of sport kites, juggling supplies and toys based in Newcastle, Australia.
http://users.hunterlink.net.au/kiteworks/
Kites Plus Company
Direct sales of hand painted traditional kites and Kite Reel line winders made of solid red oak.
http://www.kitereel.com
Kitesport
Original designs by Tom Mallard including bird kites, fighters and the uniCell, a tumbling and fighting box kite.
http://www.kitesport.com/
Leading Edge Kite Company
Australian kite manufacturer offers medium range of single-line and sport kites. Also sells power kites and buggies.
http://www.lekite.com.au/
Oregon Kite Company
Hand crafted sport kites by Gary MacEachern. Choose from a selection of standard models or specify your own custom graphics.
http://www.oregonkites.com/
Paimpol-Voiles
French dealer of single-line and sport kites plus accessories. [French and English]
http://www.paimpol-voiles.com/
Pocketkite
Hand-sized delta kite that fits in your pocket.
http://pocketkite.com
Sky Diamond Kites
Hand painted bird, butterfly, dragon and Gecko kites from Bali.
http://www.sdkites.com
Two Lees Studio
Leigh Blakey and Lee Taylor make and sell custom decorative single line kites and banners in British Columbia.
http://geocities.com/two_lees/
World Smallest Kite
Post card size kites made in Ireland are small enough to fit in the pocket and really fly.
http://www.kitecompany.com/
Aerostar Sportkites
Custom designed dual-line sport kites and fighter kites hand crafted by Paul Shirey PA, USA.
http://www.aerostarsportkites.com
Creativekites.com
Dealers of handmade single-line Eagle, Butterfly, Dragonfly and Boogie Boat kites.
http://www.creativekites.com
ABC Kitereel
Wooden line winder for single-line kites easily holds 1500 feet of string.
http://www.kitereel.net
Jackite Inc.
Designer and retailer of realistic tyvek bird kites and windsocks. Looks like you're flying a bird on a string. Based in Virginia Beach, VA.
http://www.jackite.com
Wind Toys at Art Craft Inc.
Retailer of single-line kites and accessories, windsocks, wind chimes, pin wheels, flags and weathervanes. Based in Colorado Springs, CO.
http://www.artcraftinc.com/
Aerial Stunt Kites
Inexpensive children's kites, sport kites, flags, spinners, windsocks, and outdoor toys. Based in Lake Geneva, Â WI. USA.
http://www.askites.com
Annie's Kites and Wind Things
New Jersey based store specializes in designer diamond kites, windsocks and Renegade sport kites.
http://www.anniebees.com/AnniesKites/AnniesKites.htm
Buffalo Box Kites
Michael Decker makes and sells a classic, single-line box kite design in Buffalo NY.
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/buffalokite
Kites On A Roll
Hands-on kite building activity. Plastic roll of 20 printed kite patterns in 3 designs. Pre-cut sticks & string included.
http://www.kitesonaroll.com
Clippership Shop
Over 130 styles of traditional hand-painted Chinese silk & bamboo kites.
http://www.clippershipdistribution.com/shop/kites.asp
BaliKites.com
Hand made Bali Kites from Indonesia.
http://balikites.com
Above It All Kites
Dave Colbert offers a selection of over 400 kites, windsocks and air toys. Based in Long Beach, Washington.
http://www.aboveitallkites.com
Let's Fly A Kite
Kite shop in Corpus Christi, Texas sells a variety of classic and sport kites, building supplies and windsocks.
http://www.letsflyakite.com/
Jinkoko Sport Kites
Malaysian kite shop offers a small collection of high quality sport kites.
http://jinkoko-sport-kites.tripod.com
Parafoils by Roy Mueller
Parafoil kites designed by Roy Mueller. Also sells single line diamond, box, and delta shaped kites. Based in Boca Raton, FL.
http://www.parafoils.com
Simply Kites
Featuring a wide range of kites in all styles including extreme kites.
http://www.simplykites.com
Kites Tails & Toys
Easy to use site with a great selection of single line, sport and traction kites. Secure online ordering. Founded 1986.
http://www.kitestailstoys.com/
DMC Kites
Australian power kite specialists selling DMC, Peter Lynn, Flexifoil, Benson, Prism, HQ and Revolution kites, buggies and accessories.
http://www.dmckites.com.au
Bike and Buggy
Small selection of power kites and buggies in the Highlands of Scotland.
http://www.bikeandbuggy.co.uk
China Kite Online
Hand-painted traditional kites from Weifang, China plus delta, diamond, sport, advertising and parafoil kites.
http://www.chinakiteonline.com
Paraflysurf
Power kite shop in Switzerland features the Spider Competition bar and the UDS-Universal de-power system.
http://www.paraflysurf.ch
Extreme Kite Shop
Full selection of power kites, sport kites, buggies, lines, videos and accessories.
http://www.extreme-kiteshop.com
Kosmic Kites
Power kites, Buggys, Mountainboards, kitesurfboards, plus accessories for all kite traction sports.
http://www.kosmickites.demon.co.uk
Virtual Kite Store
Dealer of power kites, buggies, mountainboards, and accessories. UK customers only.
http://www.virtualkitestore.com/
BestKites.com
Choose from a huge selection of traditional kites, stunt and power kites plus buggies, foils, boards and accessories.
http://www.bestkites.com
KitesRus
Flemington, New Jersey dealer of high performance kites and the bloKart - a land sailboat that fit in the trunk of your car.
http://store.yahoo.com/windesigns/
Cobra Kites
US dealer of sport and traction kites including Flexifoil products. Additional information on kite surfing and sport kite flying tips.
http://www.cobrakites.com
KiteLines Bookstore
Offers a comprehensive selection of kite books in print. Back issues of KiteLines magazine also available.
http://www.kitelinesbookstore.com
Rehoboth Toy and Kite Company
Rehoboth, Delaware based kite and toy shop.
http://www.rehobothkite.com
Kites Inc.
Premium selection of performance sport kites for all ages and skill levels.
http://www.kitesinc.com/
Kite Place
Don Swords sells kites and accessories, wind toys, throwing disks and Boomerangs.
http://www.kiteplace.com
Vent en Fete
Kite shop based in Quebec. Site in English and French.
http://www.ventenfete.com
AIRmania Windspaces  Gallery
A selection of artistic kites and special custom made kites.
http://airmania.de
Raindrop Kites
Single line applique kites and banners custom built per request. Popular models in stock. Catalogue available.
http://www.raindropkites.co.uk
PhunToyz
Kites, Boomerangs, Juggling supplies, Yo-Yo's and Phorum.
http://www.phuntoyz.com
Penney Lynn Windtoys
Designer kites, windsocks, spinners, flags and candles.
http://www.windtoysonline.com/default.php
Bilboquet
A large assortment of sport kites, power kites, buggies, ATB mountainboards, kite surfing gear, plus juggling supplies, hammocks and outdoor games. Located in Vannes France. [French - English]
http://www.bilboquet.com/?LANG=en
Wind and Water
Features a large supply of kites, buggies, landboards and kitesurfing gear. Courses available with trained instructors. Based in St Andrews, Ireland.
http://www.wind-and-water.co.uk
Allgoodfun
Kites and other outdoor sports equipment.
http://www.allgoodfun.com
Kite Country
Kite shop active in the San Diego area for 15 years provides kite supplies and service for all types of flying.
http://www.kitecountry.com
B and C Creations
Offering sport kites, classic kites, box kites, windsocks and flying accessories.
http://www.bandccreations.com
Chicago Kite
Kites and outdoor toys. Based in Oak Park, IL.
http://www.chicagokite.com
Something In The Air
Decorative flags, windsocks, wind chimes, air powered toys, lawn spinners, garden accessories, and unique gifts. Based in Nashua, New Hampshire.
http://www.kites-nh.com
Gulf Coast Kites
Large selection of classic and sport kites.
http://www.gulfcoastkites.com
Active Edge
Specializing in power and traction kites, buggies and ATB boards.
http://www.activeedgedirect.co.uk
WindSong Entertainments
Deals in classic, sport, traction kites and accessories, plus wind toys and garden decoration. Showroom in Austin Texas.
http://www.windsongkite.com
kiteshop.ie
Classic kites, sport kites, power and kitesurfing kites, boards and buggies. Based in Ireland.
http://www.kiteshop.ie
Tempest Riders
Dealer of power kites and mountainboards. Based in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
http://store.kiteatb.com/index.html
Goodwinds Kites
Materials, accessories and information to build, repair, and fly single-line kites, dual-line and quad-line sport kites, windsocks, and banners.
http://www.goodwindskites.com
Kiters
Kite store in South Devon, UK specializing in power kites.
http://www.kiters.co.uk
Kite Site
Bristol kite shop offers a selection of kites by off-mainstream manufacturers.
http://www.kite-site.co.uk
The Kite Loft
One of the largest USA kite stores with 3 locations in Ocean City, Maryland. Web site features a huge selection of kites, flags, banners, spinners, air toys, beach web cam, and fly a kite online game.
http://shop.kiteloft.com
Kite Flying Video For Kids
Learn how to build and fly your own kite in this 30 minute video.
http://www.videosolutions.tv/kites/kites.htm
Minikite Company
Hand crafted pocket sized Minikites. Distributor and retail packages available.
http://www.minikitecompany.com
The Kite Shoppe
Vancouver, Washington based kite store sells a variety of kites and accessories, garden decor, flags, toys, spin socks, wind socks.
http://www.thekiteshoppe.com
Kite Stop
Kite store on the Space Coast of Florida features pleasure and power kites, kite surfing gear, sport kite instructional videos, windsocks and spinners. Also publishes a kite flying e-zine.
http://shop.kitestop.com
Up 4 Kiting
Retail outlet based in Southend-on-Sea selling a range of power/traction kites, buggy's and mountain-boards.
http://www.up4kiting.co.uk
Kites Galore
Kite shop in Randburg South Africa also sells several original kite designs.
http://www.kitesgalore.co.za
Wright Kites
Kites of all sizes, styles, and prices. Based in Waterloo, NE.
http://www.wrightkites.com
WindWeavers Kites
A family run kite shop located in Levan, UT selling box kites, diamond kites, delta kites and stunt kites. also mobiles, boomerangs and Orbydisks.
http://www.windweaverskites.com
Bilboquet Sport and Power Kites
Offers sport and power kites plus accessories, juggling stuff, and games.
http://bilboquet.com/
SkyHi Kite Shop
Selling full line of HQ kites for sport, traction and recreation.
http://www.skyhikites.com/page/page/765776.htm
Vrooman Air Sports
Large selection of power kites, buggies, landboards and accessories.
http://vroomanair.netfirms.com
Hi Fly Kites. Kite Online Shop.
Wide range of kites, windsocks, accessories, kite equipment and flying toys. Based in Merrivale South Africa.
http://www.hiflykites.co.za
Powerkite World
Supplier of power kites and kiting equipment accessories and general advice. Based in the UK.
http://www.powerkite.co.uk
Smooth Winds
Oklahoma based e-shop selling dual line stunt kites and accessories.
http://www.smoothwinds.com
The Kite Guys
Kites, windsocks and flying lessons from the Kite Guys of Airdrie, Alberta Canada.
http://www.kiteguys.ca/main.html
Trick of the Eye Kites
Guernsey dealer of sport kites, power kites, buggies and accessories. Web site features map of traction locations in the UK.
http://trick-of-the-eye-kites.co.uk
ChinaKites
Importer of traditional Chinese silk kites to the U.S. Kites are hand made and beautifully painted in Weifong.
http://www.chinakites.com
Colors on the Wind
Kite store Spokane, Washington selling single and multi line kites, windsocks, decorative flags, mobiles, windwheels and yo-yos.
http://www.colors-wind.com/
Extreme Kites
Power kiting specialists in the North West of the UK sells kites, boards and accessories, and offers instruction and demo days.
http://www.extremekites.co.uk
Firebee Kites
Traction kites for buggying and landboarding.
http://www.firebee.co.uk
Chinese Kites
Inexpensive hand painted silk Chinese kites imported from Weifang China.
http://www.thompsontrio.com/kites.htm
Westwind Toys
Novelty kites, recreational and educational flying toys. Based in Cornwall UK.
http://westwindtoys.co.uk
Wind Weavers Kites and Toys
Family run kite shop in Levan, Utah offering a wide selection of kites, boomerangs and toys.
http://www.windweavers.com
Kite Fusion
Power kites, kitesurfing kites, buggies, landboards and accessories. Site features kite gallery and forum. Based in Stoney Point, Ontario Canada.
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