World-famous Revolution Kites flyer in Nags Head March 17&18

Posted on March 7, 2012

Ben Dantonio, the general manager of Revolution Kites and a world-famous Revolution Kite flyer, will be at the Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites (at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Milepost 12.5 just across from the dunes) doing demos from March 17 and 18. And best of all, it’s ABSOLUTELY FREE to watch and learn. There’ll be demos and time for Q&A every hour, on the hour, from 9 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon.

So, come on out and learn from a pro!

Check out the Youtube video below for a sneak peak at his mad kite-controlling skills!

Womanless beauty pageant raises $30,000 for cancer research!

Posted on March 5, 2012

Kudos to Doug Brindley, Brindley Beach Vacations, and the many sponsors, volunteers, and participants who made the Outer Banks Relay for Life’s Womanless Beauty Pageant a HUGE success. In total, the event raised $30,000 for cancer research and provided hours of entertainment for the adoring masses gathered in a massive tent in the Kitty Hawk Kites parking lot.

Kitty Hawk Kites was happy to chip in $500 to help such a good cause.

A few shots of the lovely ladies…

That’s one BIG tent. (This is a day-after shot, by the way)

And the real heros…those who’ve fought — and beaten — cancer!

We’re so proud to be a part of a community that cares.

Hang gliding student “Lives the Dream” and shares her experiences on film

Posted on February 23, 2012

We got an email this week from Sara Close. She’s the star/student in a new film called “Live the Dream,” which “follows the course of on girl’s dream to learn to fly.” Sara, it just so happens, is that girl.

She and the filmaker, Seth Warren, have launched a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter.com to raise the funds to finish and premier the film. The film trailer’s beautiful, and if it’s any indication of the quality of the finished product, we’re excited about what’s to come.

If you’d like to donate to the cause, click here.

Kitty Hawk Kites Donates $3,601 to Wright Flight of North Carolina

Posted on December 20, 2011

Kitty Hawk Kites was thrilled to present a check for $3,601,64 to Wright Flight of North Carolina last week! The money was raised at the 5^th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Watermelon Festival at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Shopping Center on August 11, 2011, as well as through event t-shirt sales, which ended late this fall.

Wright Flight of North Carolina is a nonprofit that rewards 5^th graders who achieve academic goals with flight. The foundation has helped improve performance in local school districts nad has given students opportunities to experience hang gliding, tandem hang gliding, and airplane rides. Currently, 140 students are enrolled in the program at First Flight and Nags Head Elementary Schools.

Thanks to the Outer Banks community and our loyal customers for helping us support this worthy cause!

_{Pictured (left to right): Judith Fearing, Wright Flight secretary; Stella Murray, Wright Flight vice president; John Harris, Kitty Hawk Kites founder and president.}

Four stocking stuffers you’re gonna want to give

Posted on December 12, 2011

(WARNING: This post is most suitable for boys, men, and other immature people.)

A few of us were in the Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites toy section this morning and found a few must-have stocking stuffers.

They aren’t classy, but they sure are funny…

Bacon makes everything better, it’s true. Even bandages.

Okay, so we like bacon. What’s the big deal?

Hey, at least it’s not bacon-oriented! Notice they’re made specifically for Kitty Hawk Kites. How cool is that?

A sweet ‘stache for every day of the week!

For even better gift ideas, be sure to visit our online store, where you’ll find FREE SHIPPING for orders of $35 and up.

And don’t forget to enter our GoPro Giveaway on Facebook!