Top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

Posted on May 1, 2013

With Mother’s Day just around the corner we have some news from our Internet Sales Manager, Alyssa! She tells us that there are a great number of items on our online store that are perfect for Mother’s Day.

Alyssa says her top picks are as follows:

1. Smooth 11 foot Meli’a Stand Up Paddle Board – $999.99

This beautifully designed board is perfect for that adventurous lady in your life! This SUP package includes the Meli’a board, a grey deck pad, board vent, board handle, center and FCS side fins, and a matching carbon composite paddle!

2. Peacock Wind Spinner - $67.99

If your Mom loves to work out in the yard making the garden beautiful then this wind spinner just might be the gift you are looking for this year! The Peacock wind spinner puts on quite the show – check out the video below to see it in action!

3. Fresh Prints Pink Freaker – $9.99

These one size fits all koozies are great for a day on the beach or the lake. Freakers come in a bunch of a different styles and color and this pink Fresh Prints design is perfect for Mom! Freaker USA Inc is a North Carolina based company that is on the forefront of keeping bottles and cool and comfortable.

4. Rainbow Orbit 26 inch Hot Air Balloon – $54.99

The Rainbow Orbit Hot Air Balloon by Premier Designs is a great accent to your home or garden this season! The bright, rainbow colored panels spin in the breeze which creates a fantastic visual effect! The balloon is 26″ tall x 17″ in diameter.

5. Croc’s Beach Line Boat Shoe – $54.99

The lightweight boat shoes are sure to rock the boat and land – they even float! With a variety of vibrant colors and unique styling make a major splash wherever you sail. This shoe is perfect for the mom who loves to be out on the water!

6. Life is good ‘Who Loves Ya’ Crusher Tee - $26.00

This green tee reads “Who loves ya, Baby?” with an adorable owl print. Life is good is known for their good vibes and comfy fabrics. This t-shirt is 100% cotton and has a relaxed fit.

7. Outer Banks Hoodie Sweatshirt – $34.99

This classy Outer Banks themed sweatshirt is a great gift for the Moms who love the OBX! This design comes from Debra Early exclusively for Kitty Hawk Kites. Two color options: Orangeade and Ocean.

8. Beach at Sunset House Flag – $22.99

The Beach at Sunset House Flag is a great way to add a little bit of heaven to your outdoor space this summer! The flag includes an array of beautiful colors and combines dye sublimation printing with embroidery top-stitching for a unique 3-D apperance on durable polyester fabric.

9. Flamingo on Bike Wind Spinner – $29.99

This fun and colorful windspinner makes a playful display for your outdoor space. This wind spinner is made with UV resistant SunTex fabric for durability. This would look great in a bright garden!

10. Parafoil 5 Kite Limited Custom Color - $29.99

The Parafoil 5 kite is completely frameless kite. With the Parafoil 5 there is nothing to assemble and you will be flying in no time! This is a great gift for the Mom who loves being outdoors with kids! The kite comes with line and a tail in a compact nylon carrying bag.

Looking for more ideas? We have a whole section on the site dedicated to Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

If you are planning a trip to the Outer Banks for Mother’s Day Weekend – be sure to give us a call to find out more on our Mother’s Day hang gliding specials! We are offering 50% off Mom’s Dune Hang Gliding Adventure if you book 5/10/2013-5/13/2013.

2013 – The year of the SUP and more!

Posted on April 29, 2013

Well, the summer season is knocking down our door here at Kitty Hawk Kites and we are READY! We have a bunch of new adventures and some pretty exciting updates since last season!

1. New Recreation Center at Sanderling Resort! We are so excited to announce our new recreation center at Sanderling Resort – from gorgeous sunset paddling (kayak or SUP) to JetSkis to Surf Lessons on the beach – we will be offering new tour options to their guests and our own as well!

Family Adventures at Sanderling Resort!

2. We offer Fishing Tours! We have added Fishing tours to our list of adventures for 2013 – there has been a huge interest in having us offer this adventure to our customers and we are pleased to announce the partnership with Phideaux Fishing this year! Be sure to give us a call to find out more details!

3. We offer K-Club Specials! Do you stay in a K-club home? If you aren’t sure, ask your realtor! The K-Club offers all kinds of perks to homeowners and those who choose to stay at a K-Club home. Discounts, special rates and more. If you are a homeowner interested in offering this incentive to your guests let us know! 1-877-FLY-THIS

4. We have an even stronger rentals program! We have ramped up our rentals program this year with everything from surf boards, paddle boards, and kayaks to feather banners and balloon launchers. Whether you are throwing a party or just looking to get out on the water – we can help you with renting everything you need and even help you with delivery! Jim Gould, our Rentals Manager, is here to make your summer smooth and easy! Give him a call at 252-441-6800.

Rentals with Kitty Hawk Kites & Kitty Hawk Surf Company!

5. The Year of the Stand-Up Paddleboard! If there is one thing you need to know about 2013 on the Outer Banks – it’s that this will be the year of the stand-up paddleboard – so book your tours, lessons and rentals as soon as possible! We have loaded up on tons of boards to spread the good vibes and get as many people in the water as we can this summer. In fact, we are even going to be doing night paddling tours. Shop any of our locations for the best selection of SUPs on the Outer Banks or give us a call at 1-877-FLY-THIS to find out where you can learn to paddle!

Paddle the Outer Banks!

There’s more news to come and we’ll keep you posted! In the mean, time be sure to check out all the amazing adventures you can do at Kitty Hawk Kites! We’re in the business of making your Outer Banks bucket list a reality!

Land Paddling – SUP on Land!

Posted on April 23, 2013

Recently, we spoke to our Kiteboarding Expert, Chris Moore about land paddling. We asked him what was going on with this intriguing sport – here’s what he has to say:

“That is right, use the Kahuna big stick to land paddle with one of our longboards! If you’ve ever daydreamed about stand up paddle surfing to work, the store, around campus, or on the boardwalk, the Kahuna Big Stick is what you’ve been waiting for. Land-stand-up-paddling has been made a reality by the boys at Kahuna Creations.

Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine’s editor met up with Kahuna Creations rider and surfing legend Buttons Kaluhiokalani and Kahuna Creations founder Steve McBride at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu to get the real deal on the Kahuna Big Stick and Kahuna Creations skateboards, surfboards, and snowboards.

‘I have to admit,’ says Nate, ‘I had my doubts about the Big Stick. I wondered if it would feel awkward. That idea was squashed when Steve handed me a Big Stick and Buttons showed me how to use it. It’s a sweet piece of equipment. There are a lot of good vibes surrounding the company.’”

Chris recommends checking out Kahuna Creations on the Today Show and if you’re in the market for a new longboard check out our online store! We’ve even got a longboard and big stick combination package that’s pretty sweet, too!

Just to get your juices flowing – check out this awesome land paddling video!

Remembering Zack Marzec

Posted on February 4, 2013

This past weekend, Zack Marzec, a beloved hang gliding instructor at Kitty Hawk Kites passed away in a hang gliding accident in Florida at the age of 27. Zack had been with the company for nearly four years and was planning to return this coming season.

Remembering Zack Marzec Zack Marzec started his career with the company as a dune hang gliding instructor and worked his way up to a tandem hang gliding instructor. Zack’s positive attitude and passion for flying impacted many of the instructors and the students he taught during his time at Kitty Hawk Kites. Zack was the type of person who never met a stranger and always encouraged people to try new things. His love of flying and teaching was an inspiration and an example for those new to the sport.

Bruce Weaver, Vice President of Recreation and Manager of Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School said, “Zack started teaching hang gliding for us in 2009, when he won the title “Rookie of the Year”. He spent the next 3 years teaching and flying, most recently as a tandem instructor at the airport and at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, New Hampshire. He had a passion and a gift for flying and teaching and truly lived his life to the fullest. His positivity and enthusiasm were contagious and he enriched the lives of the thousands of people he taught and of all those who knew him. We will miss him greatly.”

Our deepest sympathies are sent to the family and friends of Zack Marzec. We have lost an amazing member of our team this weekend and we hold onto the many memories Zack gave us during his time at Kitty Hawk Kites. Fly, Fly, Fly.

New Opportunities at Kitty Hawk Kites!

Posted on February 1, 2013

We are getting ready for another GREAT year at Kitty Hawk Kites which means we are building up our teams for the upcoming season! We’ve got year round and seasonal positions available! Check out all the opportunities at the world’s largest hang gliding school and the most EXCITING stores on the east coast!

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