June 16, 2015

Memories

"I Flew Jockey's Ridge" for more than 20 years one of the most popular designs.

“I Flew Jockey's Ridge” for more than 20 years one of the most popular designs.

, the President and founder of Kitty Hawk Kites, started teaching people to fly from Jockey's Ridge in 1974 and it didn't take him long to figure out that a dune lesson and T-shirt went together as naturally as ice cream and a hot day.

For about as long as there has been a , T-shirts have been a great way for people to remember their visit to the stores and the . We create our own designs—they are not available anywhere else—and we make sure they're built to last. In fact, they hold up so well, they've traveled the world, and people have sent us photos from distant places and lands wearing our .

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Every year some designs really stick out, but one of the oldest designs we have is still one of the most popular. “I Flew Jockey's Ridge” has been around so long no one can quite remember when it was introduced but after talking to some of former employees about the shirt, we know it's been here for at least 20 years.

KHKtropicalWe try to keep things fun and sometimes funny with our designs—after all, a hang glider is fun! And we also know it's a great way to remember a wonderful memory.

For anyone who is traveling to parts unknown and would like to send us a picture of a T-Shirt, take the pic and reply to this blog.

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