The Kite Thread

Fillmore · 3rd September 2011, 10:56

Since we have threads on multiple topics thought of having one on Kites.
Invite Kite flying experts to share their opinions on this thread.

Basically I am trying to buy a Delta Kite or a Stunt kite in India.
But could not find any online / local dealers.

Would appreciate it if anyone has any info of where they are available in Bangalore ?

Posting a pic of a Delta kite

[This one is a big kite, But they are available in smaller sizes as well]

dadu · 4th September 2011, 19:02

Dont know if you will get such Delta kites here, perhaps a ready to assemble one from outside of India can be bought.

There is no demand for such kites here(needs a lot of open space) and people prefer to use the normal sized kites to fly from their rooftops.

Jaguar · 4th September 2011, 20:26

I have seen such kites at the Decathlon store here in Bangalore. Checkout their website.

dot · 4th September 2011, 21:33

You can try 20north website and search for kites. I think they have a few in their collection. Discovery stores in US carry some nice ones. I had one such thing, not sure where it now, sadly. Oh how I miss the roof top days of good ol Cal. Specially 17th of Sep.

Fillmore · 5th September 2011, 10:55

Thanks for those who gave me pointers.

But talk about bad luck

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Decathlon Bangalore stocked it for a long time and it was retailing at 1,999/- But since they were not able to sell it. Yesterday they had a Sale and put it on for just 299/- and cleared their stocks.

The say they have no plans to get further stocks since its not a moving item.

Incidentally I was in the process or getting their membership when they had this sale.

Rehaan · 5th September 2011, 15:04

Check these guys out, i think they make and sell kites :

Link : Kites

The smaller kite + buggy!

The monster of a 9-sq-meter kite...

It was literally dragging me along the beach (check out the skid marks)

They also have a great 1 / 3 day para-gliding course that i was lucky to go for (got it as a b'day gift

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cya
R

Fillmore · 18th August 2012, 09:41

Just FYI in case anyone in an around Bangalore South is interested.

I believe there is a Kite flying festival in the open ground after the park next to Ragavendra Swami Temple, JP Nagar / Jayanagar 5th Block.

Time/Date : Sat 18th Aug 2012 - 10:am +

joe1980 · 18th August 2012, 12:11

I could recollect my experiences of flying kites from roof tops as I was a kid. More than 15 years ago was that. I guess now it is banned in Chennai.

3rd September 2011, 10:56	#1
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 597 Times	The Kite Thread Since we have threads on multiple topics thought of having one on Kites. Invite Kite flying experts to share their opinions on this thread. Basically I am trying to buy a Delta Kite or a Stunt kite in India. But could not find any online / local dealers. Would appreciate it if anyone has any info of where they are available in Bangalore ? Posting a pic of a Delta kite [This one is a big kite, But they are available in smaller sizes as well] Last edited by Fillmore : 3rd September 2011 at 10:58.
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dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,800 Thanked: 463 Times View My Garage	Re: The Kite Thread Dont know if you will get such Delta kites here, perhaps a ready to assemble one from outside of India can be bought. There is no demand for such kites here(needs a lot of open space) and people prefer to use the normal sized kites to fly from their rooftops.
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4th September 2011, 20:26	#3
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,249 Thanked: 2,894 Times	Re: The Kite Thread I have seen such kites at the Decathlon store here in Bangalore. Checkout their website.
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dot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ban Chang Posts: 1,680 Thanked: 734 Times	Re: The Kite Thread You can try 20north website and search for kites. I think they have a few in their collection. Discovery stores in US carry some nice ones. I had one such thing, not sure where it now, sadly. Oh how I miss the roof top days of good ol Cal. Specially 17th of Sep. Last edited by dot : 4th September 2011 at 21:35.
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5th September 2011, 10:55	#5
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 597 Times	Re: The Kite Thread Thanks for those who gave me pointers. But talk about bad luck . Decathlon Bangalore stocked it for a long time and it was retailing at 1,999/- But since they were not able to sell it. Yesterday they had a Sale and put it on for just 299/- and cleared their stocks. The say they have no plans to get further stocks since its not a moving item. Incidentally I was in the process or getting their membership when they had this sale.
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5th September 2011, 15:04	#6
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,192 Thanked: 36,133 Times	Re: The Kite Thread Check these guys out, i think they make and sell kites : Link : Kites The smaller kite + buggy! The monster of a 9-sq-meter kite... It was literally dragging me along the beach (check out the skid marks) They also have a great 1 / 3 day para-gliding course that i was lucky to go for (got it as a b'day gift ) cya R Last edited by Rehaan : 5th September 2011 at 15:07.
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18th August 2012, 09:41	#7
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 597 Times	Re: The Kite Thread Just FYI in case anyone in an around Bangalore South is interested. I believe there is a Kite flying festival in the open ground after the park next to Ragavendra Swami Temple, JP Nagar / Jayanagar 5th Block. Time/Date : Sat 18th Aug 2012 - 10:am +
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18th August 2012, 12:11	#8
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 335 Thanked: 155 Times	Re: The Kite Thread I could recollect my experiences of flying kites from roof tops as I was a kid. More than 15 years ago was that. I guess now it is banned in Chennai.
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