Advanced Sticked Kites

GKPI now offers a variety of the most interesting and affordable rigid kites available. These are fine flying creations in sizes and skill ranges to satisfy any serious or soon-to-be serious enthusiast.

Pieces Shown Below:
Pyro Deltas: Ghost Delta | Fish Pyro | Geometric Pyro
Complex Kites: Marconi | Extended Wing Cody | Wilson Wing
Genki Kites: Super Genki | Totemo Genki
Fighting and Fun: The Gomb-Kaku | Battle Rokkaku | Traditional Japanese Rokkakus
Larger Deltas: 10 ft Falcon | 16 ft Magic | 11 ft Shazam | 9 ft Dazzle
Compound Kites: Double French Military | Single French Military | Delta Conyne
Lifters: The Fled | Dopero | Super Sled | Mega Sled
Special Fun: Shannon Roller | Butterfly | Herald

Frequently Asked Questions
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Falcon Delta - Exceptional flight in a wide wind range. Our best delta!

The Falcon is a big delta – over ten feet wide – that flies at an exceptionally high angle and an unusual range of winds.

We recommend 100-200 pound line for 4-20 mph of wind.

Falcon Delta Kite
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We built the Falcon tough, with a carbon frame, molded fittings, and a lightweight ripstop nylon sail.

Falcon Colors

Falcon Delta Kite
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These are great kites for recreational flying, but also practical tools for lifting cameras or other lightweight equipment.

Design features include a high-aspect-ratio profile, an extended billowing keel, and a velcro center spine attachment that allows the kite to be stored in the 45 inches fabric bag.

Like all of our deltas, the leading edge spars are sewn in place so they won’t creep up to the nose. Click here to see colors. Available in rainbow, warm or cool colors for $90. Click here to see a photo of all three kites.

Marconi:

The Marconi will dance at the end of your string with so little pull, you'll have to check to make sure it is still there!

Kite historians know that Marconi invented the radio before anyone made radio towers. So he used a kite to lift an antenna for the first Trans-Atlantic broadcast. But Marconi's kite looked nothing like this!

Marconi

Marconi

Our futuristic flying design measures four feet wide and tall. It is constructed with tough ripstop fabric and a carbon frame. Fly with a matching Transition Tail, or feed it line like a fighter. The built-in stabilizing keel will keep your Marconi from spinning, but you can still maneuver it nicely.

Available in red, yellow, or purple with black accents for $48. Fly on 50 pound line in 5-20 mph of wind.

The Fled – when nothing else will fly.

Combine the best design elements to a Sled and a Flare kite, and you get the Fled.

This is a stable, strong, light-wind kite that flies at a high line angle and is perfect for lifting a small camera or line art.

The Fled

We’ve constructed the Fled from ripstop sailcloth and carbon framing. They are 5 feet high and 6.5 feet wide. Use 100-200 pound line in 3-12 mph of wind. Fled Colors
Fled Kite

The Fled is very forgiving. It will fly with or without a drogue, and with or without bowing the spreader spar. But we’ve attached a bow line and drogue because flight is more stable with both. The kite assembles quickly and requires no bridle adjustments.

Designed by Brooks Leffler and Michael Andersen. Click here for assembly instructions.

Available in red, purple or gold with black and white accents. $99.

Dopero

Dopero:

Here's a big kite that offers exceptional stability, a high flight angle, and great light-wind performance.

The Do-Pe-Ro was designed by Ralf Beutnagel and stands for Double Pearson Roller. It measures six feet tall and nine feet wide

Add tails for effect, or use a Dopero to lift camera equipment high overhead. The Dopero flies nailed to the sky.

Available in red, yellow, or purple with black accents for $199. Fly on 150-250 pound line in 5-15 mph of wind. Click here to download an assembly instruction sheet.

Dopero

Super Genki

In Japan, when you ask people how they are feeling, you ask if they are “genki”. Fly this huge, colorful kite and you’ll be feeling great!

The Super Genki is a big kite that offers exceptional stability, a high flight angle, and great light-wind performance.

Super Genki
Stunning prism graphics create a colorful presence that is impossible to miss in the sky. We’ve included multiple connection points so you can easily add tubes, tails, or streamers.
Super Genki
Super Genki

Choose rainbow, warm, or cool colors. The kites are13 feet wide and 4 feet tall and retail for $200 each. Use 150 to 250 pound line in 4-15 mph of wind. Oh -- and they go really well with the rainbow, phoenix, or miami 96 foot Transition Tails.

Totemo Genki: Looking to have some Genki fun but not quite as big or expensive? Try the petite Totemo Genki. It is just 6 feet wide and 2.5 feet tall. Comes in purple, yellow or red with black and white accents.
Totemo Genki

Fly on 50-100 pound line and add matching Transition Tails in the 24 foot size. The Genki is just $40 and tails are $10 each.

BTW – in Japan, when someone asks if you are “genki”, the polite answer is “Totemo Genki!”

Click here for a Totemo Genki photo.

Totemo Genki

Shannon Roller

Shannon Roller:

Rollers are excellent fliers. They handle like a rokkaku, but have the added stability of a keeled delta. The result is lift, performance, and dependability.

Kevin Shannon developed this dramatic Roller design with a bold, original profile. You can still buy one made by him for $150. Or you can get the licensed production model for $90.

The kite measures five feet tall and four wide. It is framed in fiberglass with a simple, molded dihedral fitting to extend the wings. The lower section has a framed keel and support lines.

Available in red, yellow, or purple combinations with black accents. Fly on 100-150 pound line in 5-15 mph of wind.

Shannon Roller

Eagle Rokkaku

Gom-Kaku: Here's a kick-butt cool rokkaku that is perfect for fighting or for fun.

The bold image may look familiar. And we'd be proud to have you fly it.

The "Gom-Kaku" is fully appliquéd, six feet tall, and light framed so it will stay in the sky when the opposition is struggling to stay aloft. All corners are encased to minimize tipping points. And our unique o-ring tensioners keep the spine secure and make sure the sections don't get lost when you fold it up.

We normally sell our limited-edition appliquéd roks for $175. Even the stock designs from other folks go for $90. But as a promotional special, we're offering this extraordinary kite at an extraordinary price -- just $80!! So give us a call and we'll put our colors in your sky.

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Traditional Japanese-Style Rokkakus

Back in 1994, we commissioned a series of very special rokkakus based on a series of traditional Japanese kite images. I selected the graphics from history, literature, and folklore. But more importantly, I chose illustrations typically used on rokkakus.

Now that GKPI is making sticked kites, we decided to start with this stunning series of "Kabuki Rokkakus". These are big kites -- seven feet tall and about six wide. They aren't made for fighting. Instead, these steady fliers are made for show, for personal satisfaction, and for fun.

The best news is that we're selling them for just $175 each. Check out our special Japanese Rokkaku Pages to see all eight designs and the meaning behind each image.

Rok Show

Ghost Delta

Ghost Delta:

Dominate the sky with these big deltas and their long flowing tails. The secret is the lightweight ripstop sail that lets Ghosts float on the lightest breezes.

Designed by Frank Schwiemann and licensed to G-Kites, the Ghost has long been a festival favorite. They are ideal for all kinds of wind and will lift tube tails and line art. Put a white one up at night and you'll quickly see why people call them "ghosts".

The G-Ghost comes in two sizes

  • The Standard Ghost is seven feet wide with 20 foot long tails for $70.
  • The Giant Ghost is 11 feet wide with 30 foot tails for $150.
Both are available in red, blue, purple, black, and classic white with a sturdy fiberglass frame and fabric storage bag.

Ghost Delta

Click here for a photo. Sorry - no customs colors available.

All of our Pyros and Ghosts can be configured to fly in trains. To do that, you need to make an adjustment to the sail so the line can bass through from kite-to-kite. Click here for a photo.

Fish Pyro

Fish Pyro Delta:

Thirty feet of aquatic fun! The classic Fish Pyro features dramatic flowing tails and striking graphics.

Choose "cool" colors in aqua, blue and purple, or the "warm" version in red, orange and yellow - each with black off-sets. You can launch a school of three or more for a special show.

Designed by Frank Schwiemann and now licensed exclusively to G-Kites, the Fish measures 9 feet wide and 30 feet long. The sail is ripstop for durability, the fram is fiberglass, and the tails are shimmering taffeta for minimal wrap in stronger winds. You also get a matching fabric bag.

This delightful 9 foot showpiece is specially priced at just $80. Nothing fishy about that...

Fish Pyro

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Geometric Pyro

Geometric Pyro Delta:

Here's a bold new design which combines the ease and affordability of a smaller sail size but still makes a big impact in the sky.

The "Geo" is 7 feet wide and 21 feet long. We've priced it at $70.

Choose from three color combinations to match any mood.

  • Red/Yellow/Purple -- for when you feel perky.
  • Blue/Yellow/Blue -- for when you feel cool.
  • Red/Yellow/Black -- for when you feel assertive.

Geometric Pyro

Click here for a photo of this great looking kite.

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Extend Wing Cody War Kite:

This is absolutely the finest Cody Kite on the commercial market.

Cody Kites

The extended wing War Kite with a top sail is the premier kite of its genre.

As the name suggests, the wings are longer and the added third "deck" provides more stability as well as an opportunity to use a contrasting sail color.

Carbon framed with vertical tensioners and multiple support lines, each kite is 102 inches wide and 47 tall. GKPI has five exclusive color choices available -- priced at $215 each.

  • Red with Black topsail
  • Yellow with Black topsail
  • Blue with Black topsail
  • Purple with Black topsail
  • Black with Red topsail
Click here to download an assembly instruction sheet.


Wilson Wing - a GKPI Exclusive:

Eric Wilson's "TetraFoil Flier" was the rave at Long Beach last year. He won top prizes for design as well as People's Choice. So we were delighted when he asked us to make a production model of the same kite.

We've re-named the kite the Wilson Wing and crafted it from durable ripstop and carbon framing.

The price? Just $90.

Wilson Wing

Each Wilson is nine feet wide and about five tall. Adjustable lines from the body support the wing on a rigid spreader. You tune by adjusting the wing with a unique tension system built into the fuselage. And at the end of the day, the kite breaks down into a five foot bag. Click here to download an assembly instruction sheet.

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We've made eleven different color combinations to suit any mood.

  • A- Signature: black body - red wing - white center
  • G - Inspiration: black body - purple wing - white center
  • G - Golden Eagle: black body - gold wing - black center
  • E - Sea Foam: black body - blue wing - aqua center
  • C - Lightening: black - black body - black wing - yellow center
Wilson Wing

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16 Foot Magic Delta:

We packed our biggest delta with lots of special features. Check out the heavy duty framing, elastic spar connectors for quick assembly, and an open keel for increased stability in gusty winds.

Overall size is 16 feet wide and 7 feet tall. The design includes three tail connection points along the trailing edge.

Magic Delta

Magic Colors

And Magic is a steal at $199. Choose Desert, Moonglow, or Sunrise. Click here for photos.

11 Foot Shazam Delta: Shazam a big, lightweight delta designed for zero per cent frustration and 100% fun!

Shazam Delta Kite

Deltas are designed with a semi-flexible frame which adjusts to different conditions and results in stable and reliable performance. This delta is 11 feet wide and 5 feet tall.

We used lightweight spars for lower wind flying, and added a trailing edge stabilizer. Three connection points allow for lots of laundry or tails.

Shazam has a great price for a bigger delta -- just $50. Choose cool or warm colors. A fabric bag is included. Click here to see colors. Click here to see a photo.

Shazam Delta

To assemble, just insert the cross-spreader, and remember to push the outside spars down to the bottom of the sail.

9 Foot Dazzle Delta Kite: The Dazzle Delta is 9 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall. That's over 20 square feet of flying fun! And what a great price on a big kite -- just $35.

Dazzle Delta Kite

Deltas soar on even the lightest breezes. The tough nylon fabric will stay bright for years and the tough fiberglass frame is practically indestructible.

We've included two permanent nylon tails.

Dazzle comes in three cool color choices - Rainbow, Ocean, or Jazz. Click here to see colors. Sorry - no custom colors available.

Dazzle Delta Kite

To assemble, just insert the cross-spreader, and remember to push the outside spars down to the bottom of the sail.

Double French Military Kite:

The Double Military or "Conyne" kite was invented by an American and used by the French Army over 100 years ago. Larger models flown in trains lifted observers. The design combines the best elements of a Diamond kite for stability and a Box kite for lift.

Our Double Military is 6 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall. We make it from tough nylon sailcloth with fiberglass framing. A colorful 9 foot tail and fabric bag are included.

The DFM makes a great show by itself and is perfect fopr lifting tails and tubes.

Double French Military

DFMK Colors

Pick up a Double French Military for just $58.

Choose Warm, Cool, or Rainbow colors.

Fly a fun piece of history!

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Delta Conyne

Delta Conyne:

Enjoy the best features of both a box kite and a delta!

The "DC" is a high flying lifter that soars on the lightest breezes. They are specially designed so you can connect several together in a "kite train". Just pass the flying line through the open center and tie it to the next kite's bridle point at ten foot intervals.

Of course, you can fly one just fine too. Attach a colorful tail just for fun! Click here for a photo. Each kite is 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall and sells for $30. Sorry - no custom colors available. To see illustrations of all available colors, click here. Save 10% on a stack of three and 20% on a stack of six. Click here for a stack photo.

  • Rainbow (red/orange/yellow/green/blue,purple)
  • Patriot (red/white/blue)
  • Warm (red/orange/yellow)
  • Cool (purple/blue/green)
  • Miami (fuchsia/cyan/black)
  • We've made up a limited number of six-kite stacks in rainbow colors.

    You get one each or red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It looks super -- and you get the six-piece price too!

    DC Stack

    Single French Military

    Single French Military:

    Not looking for the power of the big Double French?? Try a solid flying Single.

    The Single French Military goes together quickly and handles all kinds of winds. Like the DFM, it is made from nylon sailcloth and fiberglass spars. The SFM is 3.5 feet tall, 3.5 feet wide, and includes a single-panel 3 foot tail and fabric bag.

    Stack several together for a great flying show!

    Priced at just $30 each, you can choose purple, red, blue, or yellow -- each with black accents.

    SFMK Colors

    To assemble, just insert the cross-spreader and attach your flying line.

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    Super Sled

    Super Sled:

    Here's a solid lifter for all occasions.

    This 40 square foot traditional sled measures eight feet wide and five feet tall. It is perfect for displaying tubes, tails, and line decorations. Click here for a photo.

    Attach them to the flying line, or connect to tabs at the base of the kite. The special ram-air design provides increased lift and stability in a wide range of wind conditions.

    At just $56 each, you won't find a better platform for the money. We're making sleds in red, yellow, and purple - each with black and white accents. Sorry - no customs colors available

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    Hyper-flexible spars give the kite form, but are virtually indestructible. You can even bend the kite in half for transport!

    Mega Sled: -- Especially designed for lifting windsocks, tubes, and line art!

    This big 75 square foot para-sled is a strong, reliable lifter for all your kiting needs. It measures 10 feet wide and 7.5 feet tall. Use it to fly big tubes, inflatable line decorations, or larger spinners. Anchor other inflatable kites below. The Mega Sled won't let you down!

    Mega Sled

    The special ram-air design provides increased lift and stability in a wide range of wind conditions. Tabs at the base of the kite allow easy tail attachment, and the unique sail tension system lets you tighten or remove fiberglass spars easily. Spars disassemble for compact storage.

    The Mega Sled is a powerful kite. and sells for $175. Fabric bag included. Use 300-500 pound flying line and make sure you anchor securely.

    Megas are available in five colors options Choose from Rainbow, Sunrise, Midnight, Patriot, or GKPI Signature. Click here for a photo.

    Battle Rokkaku: Take a new look at the classic fighting kite of Japan.

    The stability and convenience of this modern Rokkaku make it great for fun flying, lifting, or fighting. Adjustable bow lines allow tuning for different winds.

    Our's was designed by Kevin Shannon - a kitemaker who's roks have earned more fighting trophies than any other designer in America.

    Rokkaku

    The hexagonal Rokkaku kite was originally developed for traditional kite fighting in Japan. Large paper and bamboo kites flown by teams would tangle, tip, or crash together and the last kite in the sky was the winner.

    Our kite measures 5.5 feet tall and 4.5 feet wide. Click here for a photo. It is constructed of durable ripstop with a fiberglass frame and comes complete with our exclusive Tuning and Fighting Guide.. We use the four-bridle-point configuration for ease of tuning. Choose red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple.

    "Roks" fly well in all winds and are excellent for intermediate or advanced fliers. They will also hold tube tails or line art. Use 100-200 pound flying line. Just $50 each.

    Looking to spice up your event? Consider our ten piece Kite Battle Package. You get ten battle-ready Rokkakus - each in a different color, 20 spools of 150 pound line, and complete fighting instructions -- all for $500. Invite spectators to come and play! You won't find a better way to draw bystanders onto the field and get them excited about flying!

    Herald: Put some romance in the sky!

    Remarkably simple engineering and clean lines define this stylish new kite.

    The Herald evokes images of flags fluttering atop castle towers or the pennants carried by medieval knights. The bold lines extend into 14 foot streamer tails built into the kite so you will never lose them.

    A herald with streamers is $49 including a fabric bag. Click here for a photo.

    Herald

    Available in red, yellow, blue, purple, or aqua with black tails.

    Butterfly:

    Our dancing Butterfly Kites will brighten your sky.

    The sails glow in the sun. Wings flex with each shift of the wind.Tails flutter behind.

    Whether you fly them or use them as room decorations, Butterfly Kites are graceful fun.

    Each kite is made from ripstop nylon and lightweight fiberglass spars. They measure 28 by 31 inches and include tails and flying line. The frame flexes for realistic flight.

    Butterfly Kite

    Butterfly Kite

    Butterflys are typically not great fliers but this one does well. They also display well om banner poles.

    Choose red, yellow, purple or blue. Your cost is only $19.50 each or buy five for $80.

    Rainbow Diamond Kite

    Rainbow Diamond Kite:

    Its the perfect kite for kids of all ages!

    This great looking Diamond kite is easy to assemble and even easier to fly. Just attach the tails and string and let it up into the breeze. The fiberglass frame will take a beating and the nylon fabric will stay bright and colorful for years so you can enjoy your Diamond over and over again. A complete flying guide is included to make sure you have a fun and educational experience.

    Our G-Kite Diamond is a big five feet tall and four feet wide. And it only costs $24. Line, handles and tails are all included. Click here for a photo.. Sorry - no customs colors available.


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    Please Note: Special care is required when flying large and heavy pulling kites or ground devices.

    Such care includes but is not limited to the following:

    • Be sure your flying area is clear of people and obstructions.
    • Be sure you are properly anchored.
    • Be sure your flying line is sufficient for the load it is carrying.
    • Be sure you have the ability to retreive your kite after it is launched.

    Large kites can be dangerous: When you fly them, you accept responsibility for any accidents that may result. GKPI assumes no liability for injury or damage.