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Peter Powell sky stunter
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p***@virgin.net
2007-02-01 19:51:28 UTC
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Hi, I have a couple of these and am trying to find some more so I can
stack them.
I know theyre no longer available new so Im wondering if anyone has
any stashed in the shed or loft that they would like to sell.
Paul
Yippee
2007-02-02 20:15:48 UTC
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Post by p***@virgin.net
Hi, I have a couple of these and am trying to find some more so I can
stack them.
I know theyre no longer available new so Im wondering if anyone has
any stashed in the shed or loft that they would like to sell.
I suspect you read Message-ID:
<***@newsfeed03.glasvezel.net>

And no, I'm not selling. Too many fond memories.

You could try building some yourself, they're very easy and cheap to
make.
Or you could get some Ace stunters. Not expensive, from the same era as
the PP's, slightly different (no doubt to circumvent Peter's patents),
but very similar, just as stackable and still on the market. Cheap, too.
--
Y.
gep
2007-02-03 14:46:34 UTC
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If you want a nice stackable kite look in to dynakites..... I think they are
still making them. They are always a crowd pleaser
Post by p***@virgin.net
Hi, I have a couple of these and am trying to find some more so I can
stack them.
I know theyre no longer available new so Im wondering if anyone has
any stashed in the shed or loft that they would like to sell.
Paul
p***@virgin.net
2007-02-04 13:51:21 UTC
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Post by gep
If you want a nice stackable kite look in to dynakites..... I think they are
still making them. They are always a crowd pleaser
Post by p***@virgin.net
Hi, I have a couple of these and am trying to find some more so I can
stack them.
I know theyre no longer available new so Im wondering if anyone has
any stashed in the shed or loft that they would like to sell.
Paul
Thanks but they have to be Powell kites to relive my childhood
memories with my 5 year old son who loves them too.
Paul
Richard Amirault
2007-02-05 00:16:11 UTC
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(snip)
Post by p***@virgin.net
Post by gep
If you want a nice stackable kite look in to dynakites.....
(snip)
Post by p***@virgin.net
Thanks but they have to be Powell kites to relive my childhood
memories with my 5 year old son who loves them too.
(snip)

Dynakites or Trilbys are pretty much your options these days. Dynakites are
smaller and made of cloth. Trilbys are bigger and made of plastic (not sure
if the cloth Trilbys are still made) and cheaper!!

Just close your eyes and think Peter Powel's .. you audience will still love
'em.
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Richard Amirault N1JDU Boston,
MA, USA
n1jdu.org "Go Fly A Kite"
gep
2007-02-05 02:20:09 UTC
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Something else to think about ... Peter Power kites use 1.5 oz ripstop
nylon..they need more wind and have more pull.......trilbys or dynakites are
kid friendly using 3/4oz nylon ......... another alternative could be Jordan
Air ....... a high end small stack ........ or the micron stack....... all
are crowd pleasers ...... a stack of Revs always stops a group of bystanders
.... but that can be a little pricy

I may have a trilby or two if you want to go that way ....... they would be
well worn out, but I would be willing to part with them for a price.....I
think I still have ......1 orange nylon and 3 plastic .... red orange and
black

Sorry but my Dynakites stack is not for sale........... looking forward to
sharing then with my kids !!!

goodwinds winds !!!!
G
Post by Richard Amirault
(snip)
Post by p***@virgin.net
Post by gep
If you want a nice stackable kite look in to dynakites.....
(snip)
Post by p***@virgin.net
Thanks but they have to be Powell kites to relive my childhood
memories with my 5 year old son who loves them too.
(snip)
Dynakites or Trilbys are pretty much your options these days. Dynakites
are smaller and made of cloth. Trilbys are bigger and made of plastic (not
sure if the cloth Trilbys are still made) and cheaper!!
Just close your eyes and think Peter Powel's .. you audience will still
love 'em.
--
Richard Amirault N1JDU
Boston, MA, USA
n1jdu.org "Go Fly A Kite"
p***@virgin.net
2007-02-05 12:08:05 UTC
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Post by gep
Something else to think about ... Peter Power kites use 1.5 oz ripstop
nylon..they need more wind and have more pull.......trilbys or dynakites are
kid friendly using 3/4oz nylon ......... another alternative could be Jordan
Air ....... a high end small stack ........ or the micron stack....... all
are crowd pleasers ...... a stack of Revs always stops a group of bystanders
.... but that can be a little pricy
I may have a trilby or two if you want to go that way ....... they would be
well worn out, but I would be willing to part with them for a price.....I
think I still have ......1 orange nylon and 3 plastic .... red orange and
black
Sorry but my Dynakites stack is not for sale........... looking forward to
sharing then with my kids !!!
goodwinds winds !!!!
G
Post by Richard Amirault
(snip)
Post by p***@virgin.net
Post by gep
If you want a nice stackable kite look in to dynakites.....
(snip)
Post by p***@virgin.net
Thanks but they have to be Powell kites to relive my childhood
memories with my 5 year old son who loves them too.
(snip)
Dynakites or Trilbys are pretty much your options these days. Dynakites
are smaller and made of cloth. Trilbys are bigger and made of plastic (not
sure if the cloth Trilbys are still made) and cheaper!!
Just close your eyes and think Peter Powel's .. you audience will still
love 'em.
--
Richard Amirault N1JDU
Boston, MA, USA
n1jdu.org "Go Fly A Kite"
Last week I saw a stack of 6 Trilbys on ebay brand new for about £35.
They do look awesome, I nearly bought them.
Paul

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