One of my first kites was a shark that would fly all day. Unfortunately, he tried to eat a tree and was lost to indigestion. The fish kites make me want to get another shark. Thanks for posting.
A walk or fly, down memory lane. Most of those kites I did not get to see, but thankful you have them recorded them on video. Only kite flyers can appreciate how much we enjoy these special kites. I know you miss them.
I’m sorry the weather stops play at the moment. But good to see you put this great display together. Nice one Jim. The weather here is a mix of heatwaves and floods!
Oh jim! Thanks for revisiting these..my kite envy grows😂 that african one is so unusual and beautiful! I do have a giant fish but so far, havent been able to get it to fly..need to work on that...thanks again!
Glad you liked it, Faith. The Giant Fish needs a fairly steady wind to fly well, but in the right conditions is great. The Mega Fish is by far the best flier in the family, with the Large being the least effective, and mostly used as line laundry.
This is a wonderful compilation of special kites. First time I am seeing most of them. I like all of them especially the African Woman, for the uniqueness. It's sad that you had to let these go as it's not possible to keep every kite that you love.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Some of those kites were sold quite a long time ago. They are all items I would love to still have, but I couldn't justify the amount of money tied up in them. It was great to have them even for a limited time.
I owned the Meyer 81 but sold it but still have Blias Guitar and as you stated an excellent flyer with a steady wind and always gets comments when flown. I've lusted after an Ebbinghaus. "mega" fish for years and alas I think that will be unfulfilled dream. Thanks Jim.
All great kites, Tim. The Mega Fish was an expensive item, and had it not been such a big investment I would have kept it - a very good flier, with definitely no need for a lifter, so pretty unique amongst big fishes.
@@JimNicholls Spot on regarding the price of the mega fish. One of our members has one and I offer to buy it yearly. One day maybe he'll let me borrow it so I can at least have flown one.
It would have been truly marvelous to view all or most of your kites in the air at the same time Jim‼ Not sure if you have any kite clubs in your area but I would imagine that Jim the kite legend could easily muster a few dozen eager volunteers for that epic event‼Take care😉👍💖
Having all my kites aloft at one time would be impossible, as there are far too many of them. Sadly, there are very few people in this area who are interested in kite-flying. My friend Peter always flies his own kites, but I'm sure would join a mass fly of mine. Mark, who used to fly with us occasionally, now lives by the beach and flies literally in his back garden. He would help too, but there are no others - very sad in a city of 400,000 people with beaches right here.
Nice video Jim. Sorry to hear poor kite flying in your area. The video was good tho. You've had a lot of interesting kites. Thanks for still giving us something to watch!
Most of them were sold a few years ago, Craig, and went to new homes around the world. Any that I sell now I try to dispose of locally, as postage has become hugely more expensive and makes it very uneconomic to send things out of New Zealand.
Jim, you look like Santa at the end with that red bag of fish... Did you know what happened to the guitar? We have one that flies in Garry Point Park Richmond BC Canada at times, I'm guessing but it might even belong to the Vancouver Kite Fliers Association? I think I like that Lemur best!
What a shame they aren't all still in your ownership ! Fantastic video Jim. Love the African Lady and that Mega Fish !!!!
I certainly miss them, but the financial investment was just too great to justify, unfortunately.
One of my first kites was a shark that would fly all day. Unfortunately, he tried to eat a tree and was lost to indigestion. The fish kites make me want to get another shark. Thanks for posting.
I hope you have better luck with the next kite, Richard. Trees are the enemy of kit-fliers!
A walk or fly, down memory lane. Most of those kites I did not get to see, but thankful you have them recorded them on video. Only kite flyers can appreciate how much we enjoy these special kites. I know you miss them.
When I win the lottery I'll buy them all back, Carl!
at 1:37, the frog! It is hysterical! I'm gonna go look for one.
Puts a smile on my face Jim - seeing your head inside that mega fish.
I was lucky to get it out again, David!
I still fly the Giant Fish Jim. He makes me smile whenever he is in the sky!
I'm glad to know that, Nigel. Kite Dude still flies here, and has been ready for his next flight for ages, just awaiting some suitable weather.
I’m sorry the weather stops play at the moment. But good to see you put this great display together. Nice one Jim. The weather here is a mix of heatwaves and floods!
Our winter weather is still not giving any opportunity to fly, but your summer weather doesn't sound any better!
Oh jim! Thanks for revisiting these..my kite envy grows😂 that african one is so unusual and beautiful! I do have a giant fish but so far, havent been able to get it to fly..need to work on that...thanks again!
Glad you liked it, Faith. The Giant Fish needs a fairly steady wind to fly well, but in the right conditions is great. The Mega Fish is by far the best flier in the family, with the Large being the least effective, and mostly used as line laundry.
This is a wonderful compilation of special kites. First time I am seeing most of them. I like all of them especially the African Woman, for the uniqueness. It's sad that you had to let these go as it's not possible to keep every kite that you love.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Some of those kites were sold quite a long time ago. They are all items I would love to still have, but I couldn't justify the amount of money tied up in them. It was great to have them even for a limited time.
Those are very interesting kites. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome, Sheryl!
I owned the Meyer 81 but sold it but still have Blias Guitar and as you stated an excellent flyer with a steady wind and always gets comments when flown. I've lusted after an Ebbinghaus. "mega" fish for years and alas I think that will be unfulfilled dream. Thanks Jim.
All great kites, Tim. The Mega Fish was an expensive item, and had it not been such a big investment I would have kept it - a very good flier, with definitely no need for a lifter, so pretty unique amongst big fishes.
@@JimNicholls Spot on regarding the price of the mega fish. One of our members has one and I offer to buy it yearly. One day maybe he'll let me borrow it so I can at least have flown one.
As Premier seem to have stopped making them, I guess the price of secondhand ones will be increasing! I should have held on to mine a bit longer.
Those were some awesome kites to have let go Jim. Ron
It was very sad, Ron, but I just had too much money tied up in them. It was OK when I was working, but not when I retired.
Those look very cool! Also loving the music
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Evan. Music is always hard to choose, but I thought this Mozart piece was very suitable.
What an inteesting assorment of kites. Too bad your weather is not co-operating.
Well, Jim, it's winter here so I guess we can't complain too much, but I remember flying a lot more often at this season in past years.
It would have been truly marvelous to view all or most of your kites in the air at the same time Jim‼ Not sure if you have any kite clubs in your area but I would imagine that Jim the kite legend could easily muster a few dozen eager volunteers for that epic event‼Take care😉👍💖
Having all my kites aloft at one time would be impossible, as there are far too many of them. Sadly, there are very few people in this area who are interested in kite-flying. My friend Peter always flies his own kites, but I'm sure would join a mass fly of mine. Mark, who used to fly with us occasionally, now lives by the beach and flies literally in his back garden. He would help too, but there are no others - very sad in a city of 400,000 people with beaches right here.
These are so awesome my friend thanks
See you again be safe and healthy cheers 👍🏻👍🏻🤗
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoy the videos.
Jim there are very great kites. I am speechless.
I wish that I still had them all, but those days are gone, unfortunately. Thanks for watching!
Nice video Jim. Sorry to hear poor kite flying in your area. The video was good tho. You've had a lot of interesting kites. Thanks for still giving us something to watch!
I miss those kites, Dewey, but as you know, I still have far too many. Unfortunately, the ones that went were some of the best ones.
Some beautiful kites you once owned..I particularly like the colorful fish kites..thank you for sharing..do you sell them on line when selling?
Most of them were sold a few years ago, Craig, and went to new homes around the world. Any that I sell now I try to dispose of locally, as postage has become hugely more expensive and makes it very uneconomic to send things out of New Zealand.
Jim, you look like Santa at the end with that red bag of fish... Did you know what happened to the guitar? We have one that flies in Garry Point Park Richmond BC Canada at times, I'm guessing but it might even belong to the Vancouver Kite Fliers Association?
I think I like that Lemur best!
I can't remember where the Guitar went, Darren - it was a few years ago. They were produced by New Tech Kites, but not in great numbers.
I just did some digging and found that my Guitar went to Germany, so it's not the one that you see occasionally.
Bandr full kites Flying sir 🙏🏼
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Vikram.
Nice kites,do you still have the dark seraph kite?i haven't seen you fly it for a long time.
No, that went too, along with quite a few more that I didn't show in this video. Very sad, but I couldn't afford to keep them all.
Where can I find the mega 45ft fish
I don't think it is made anymore, but you might find a kite-dealer with one if you search around. It's VERY expensive.
57 lk nice kite❤❤❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it.