Kitty Hawk Kites is the leader in everything kites, kiteboarding, hang gliding, and kayaking on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We have been teaching the world to fly since 1974.
In addition to the over 25 recreation activities we offer, we have 28 stores located on the east coast of the United States. Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of toys, flags, and wind art that you won’t find anywhere else on the beach. As well as a leading selection of quality resort apparel, footwear, sunglasses, gifts, beach gear and more. We welcome you to the largest kite store in the United States.
When I first heard that Kitty Hawk Kites would host John and Bert Jacobs, cofounders of the Life is Good Company, for Memorial Day weekend, I felt apprehensive. I secretly wondered if meeting them would make me less a fan of the brand. That they …
Marc from the marketing department here. Since this was my first Hang Gliding Spectacular, and it’s likely that many of you haven’t had the chance to attend one either, I thought I’d post some of my personal take-homes from the weekend. Dont’ wear flip flops …
Take a look back on day 2 on the dunes at the 39th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular. This morning’s winds: light and annoying. We’d all hurry up to move into an optimal position for the wind only to have it shift seconds later. The “hurry …
So, the 39th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular got off the ground today, May 20, 2011. Day 1 was a success! Perfect weather, acceptable winds, and hang gliding talent aplenty. As of the start of the competition, we have 59 participants. We have not gotten a …
The 39th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding Spectacular kicks off this weekend at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. And we think that’s a pretty big deal. Why? Well, only because it’s the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world. Think about it: this event has …
