Gomberg Kite Garage Sale

It’s time.

After a lifetime of traveling the kite world, a thousand kite festivals, and countless friends and adventures, it is time to empty the bags, clear the shelves, and search through forgotten boxes and drawers. We want someone else to enjoy what we have for so long. And we don’t want to wait too long and have someone go through our estate and have no idea what this stuff is.

A lifetime of kite treasures that can now be yours.

So here is the deal. This is not a fancy shopping cart site. Email us if you want something. You buy it; we ship it. If you are nearby, arrange to come pick it up and save on postage. Pay by PayPal or check. We’ll keep adding to the list and when something is gone, you’ve missed it.

Check back! Because we’ll be adding to the page.


Traditional Japanese-Style Rokkakus in ripstop sailcloth and fiberglass frames :

Our four-foot Kabuki Rokkakus are based on a series of traditional kite images from Japanese history, literature, and folklore. These are illustrations typically used on traditional rokkakus. 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.

Originally priced at $90 each. Now $80 for one, $150 for two, $200 for three, or $240 for four.

Otaka Suke Roku Watonai Wave

From left to right, Koi, Otaka, Suke, Watonai, and Wave.,

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Fish

LED Deltas:

Fireworks on a string!

Here is a pair of 10 foot deltas - five feet tall. Each has a programed LED sequence that either delight the neighbors or generate UFO reports...

Click here to see a movie. (I took this video during our local fireworks. The kite does not come with sound effects...)

Carbon frames. Batteries and charger included. I will sell the pair for $150.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Fish

Big LED Deltas:

There are small fireworks and BIG fireworks. These are the big ones....

After we discovered these kites in China, we commissioned a dozen in black fabric - so the lights woyuld really pop. They are 16 feet wide and 8 tall. Each has a programed LED sequence that either delight the neighbors or generate UFO reports...

Click here to see a movie. (I took this video during our local fireworks. The kite does not come with sound effects...)

Carbon frames. Batteries and charger included. I will sell them for $150 each.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Fish

Japanese Kites:

I have five different large Japanese kites, brought home from our travels. Hand painted. Washi paper and bamboo frames. Museum quality.

As you can see, they are BIG. Shortest spar is eight feet so shipping will be a challenge. I'm willing to send just the skins to save $$ and you can frame them yourself.

I'll let them go for $500 each or two for $800.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Collectable Roks: Now take 20% off the posted price!

I've been collecting rokkakus for 30 years. Many of these fine kite artists have now left us. But their creatons live on. And now they can move from my bag to yours.

Roks

Karl Longbottom - appliqued and dyed. $300

Roks

Michael Goddard - appliqued. $250

Roks

Indonesian Kitemaker - all appliqued. $550

Roks

Unsigned - all appliqued. $350

Prices do not include shiping. To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

KiteLines

Kitelines Magazine - Complete Set:

In print from 1977 to 1999, Kite Lines was the longest-running professional magazine in kite history with a total of 50 issues, respected as the authoritative and comprehensive source of kite news and the trusted standard of reference for kiting internationally, it hosted a legion of scientists, engineers, educators and world travelers among its authors.

The complete set is available in hard copy. Several heavy boxes. Make offer.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

KiteLines

Stunt Kite Quarterly Magazine - Complete Set:

Published from 1988 to 1993 by Cris Batdorff and family, Stunt Kite Quarterly packed into each of its 13 issues more 100% dedicated sport kite information and competition coverage than any other magazine in history and featured prolific stunt kite authors such as Lee Sedgwick, Al Hargus, Bob Hanson, Roger Chewning, Andy King, as well as many others.

The complete set is available in hard copy. Make offer.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

KiteLines

American Kite Magazine - Complete Set:

Published from 1988 to 1999 by Daniel Prentice, American Kite covered the international rennesance in kiting from a North American perspective.

The complete set is available in hard copy. Several heavy boxes. Make offer.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Classic Art fighters: Now take 20% off the posted price!

I pains me to part with these. But I'd rather see them in the air and flown by someone like you that will really cherish them. Classic art fighters all roughly 25 yeasrs old. Usually signed. Seldom available any more.

Fighter

Jose Sainz - Sewn. Signed. Tail Included $150

Fighter

Ralf Mazerski - appliqued with tail. Signed. $125

Fighter

Kevin Sanders - appliqued. Signed. Signed. $100

Fighter

Don Mock - painted and appliqued. Signed. $100

Fighter

Carl Crowell - appliqued and painted. $100

Fighter

Kevin Shannon - Sewn. $60

Prices do not include shiping. To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Winter Warmth

Winter Warmth - Appliqued Artistry:

A gift crafted for Susan long ago by Twelvewinds Kites. Signed. We'd rather see it flying now. Purchase this lovely kite for $500 and we will give the proceeds to two local kitemaking workshops.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Garber Target Kites

That's right. The iconic and original dual-line kite from World War II. If you don't know about them, you should. Look it up!

These are museum quality, never flown, and honestly, not unfolded in 20 years.

  • Japanese Target - sail only: $500
  • German Target - sail only: $500
  • Wooden Frame - $75 plus shipping

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com
Garber Target Kite

Kite Pins - Lots of Them!

A historic collection of kite pins. This was once the largest and most well-known collection of kite pins in the world. Thousands of them from festivals, clubs, and manufacturers. Everything at least ten years old and most from 30-40 years back. All of the early, classic, vintage, collectible pins.

We've decided to keep the collection intact. More thgan 3000 pieces plus all our several hundred "doubles". We paid an average of $5 per pin back when. We'll sell them all now for $1600 and shipping.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com
Kite Pin Rolls

Black and Gold Cody

Let's just say it out loud. This is the best looking cellular kite you are gonna find.

Twelve foot extended wing. Top sail. Flexible wing tensioners. German made. And crafted with unique laminated gold and black ripstop. Never flown. All just remarkable. Here's another view.

We commissioned two of these kites and never flew the second. We are parting with it now for $1100 plus shipping.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com
Cody Kite

Centipede

Chinese Opera Mask Centipede

I came across this centipede on one of my last trips to Weifang and had never seen anything like it. The head is an opera mask character with a flowing black beard. The 40 cells each have a different hand-painted opera mask character. Pretty cool!

Most Chinese centipedes feature a dragon head multiple cells. They take some practice to fly, but make a real impact.

This collectible needs to go. Dragons this size are about $100 so we'll ask $150 plus shipping. If you've seen one like this before, let us know and we'll lower the price.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Collectable Roks:

I've been collecting rokkakus for 30 years. Many of these fine kite artists have now left us. But their creatons live on. And now they can move from my bag to yours.

Roks

Randy Tom - appliqued. $300

Roks

Bazzer - appliqued and dyed. $250

Roks

Rob Brassington - appliqued. $500

Roks

Kevin Shannon - Flip Flop Rok. $250

Roks

Kevin Shannon - "Mo" Rok. $250

Roks

Ron Gibean - appliqued. $500

Roks

Ty Billings 1 - appliqued and dyed. $400

Roks

Jake LeCorneau - dyed. $500

Roks

Ron Gibean - appliqued. $400

Roks

Steve deRoy - appliqued - 2 pcs. $350

Roks

Ron Bohart - appliqued. $500

Roks

Ty Billings 2 - appliqued and dyed. $400

Roks

Oliver Reymond - all appliqued. $400

Roks

Willi Koch - lattice. $400

Roks

Kevin Sanders - all appliqued. $400

Roks

Gom-Kaku - all appliqued. $130

Roks

Ty Billings 3 - all appliqued. $350

Prices do not include shiping. To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Dragon

Dragon

Multi-Function Chinese Dragon:

This is a treasure I brought back from Weifang in 1989. It was an award winning kite then and I was fascinated with the mechanics and hand crafted gears that were powered by the wind to move the eyes, eyelids, jaw, and tongue.

Click here to see a movie.

While the kite has not been flown, it has been on display in my office. It is 30 years old and a bit fragile.,

This remarkable kite was made by Zhang Tianwei who hails from China’s northwestern city Xian. You can learn more about him here.

Complete with body cells and a solid crafted packing box. Add it to your collection or send to your favorite museum for $750. That’s what I paid for in in 1989.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Classic Art fighters:

I pains me to part with these. But I'd rather see them in the air and flown by someone like you that will really cherish them. Classic art fighters all roughly 25 yeasrs old. Usually signed. Seldom available any more.

Fighter

Jose Sainz "Feather" - Sewn. Signed. Tail Included $150

Fighter

Peter Loop fighter - sewn. $40

Fighter

Fighter - appliqued with tail. $40

Fighter

Spencer Chun - painted. Signed. $125

Fighter

Jose Sainz - Horse Hata appliqued with tail. Signed. $125

Fighter

Stan Swanson - Bee Hata. Hummer included. $125

Fighter

George Peters - Sewn. Signed. $100

Fighter

Lee Toy - Sewn. Signed. Tail Included $200

Fighter

Dale Vanderhoof - Black Feather. Signed. $125

Fighter

Nagasaki Hata. $40

Fighter

Ron Gibean - appliqued Chaplin. Signed. $100

Fighter

Richard Roberts - "Lil Miss Takes" - set of four. Designed to be flown on one line with branches for each kite. Line included Signed. $135

Fighter

Jose Sainz - Sewn. Signed. Tail Included. $100

Fighter

Claudio Capelli - Painted. Signed. $200

Froggy: A wonderful, whimsical, attention-getting inflatable that flies well and packs up small. Designed by Berhard Dingwerth in Germany.

Frogs run about 19 feet long and come with a drogue and stuff-sack. They originally sold for $500 each. We have three of them.

  • red : $175 plus shipping.
  • purple : $175 plus shipping.
  • yellow : $175 plus shipping.
  • All three: $475 plus shipping.

Well used. Well loved. No damage.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Froggy
Click on the photo for other colors.

Turtle
Click on the photo for other colors.

Turtle:

This German inflatable from Meik Schlenger is one of the best creations we've seen in the sky! Lots of extra details make the appearance and performance exceptional.

We have a couple of the big twelve footer that sold for $600 and two more of the six footer that went for $150. Fly one or stack them up!!

  • 6' red & blue : both $175 plus shipping.
  • 12' red : $175 plus shipping.
  • 12' purple: $175 plus shipping.

Well used. Well loved. No damage.

To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

Caterpillar: Now the first thing you notice about this ground bouncer is the size of it. It is big. I mean REALLY BIG! Think of a school bus parked inside. It stretches 60 feet long and 15 feet tall. The other thing you quickly discover is that she is designed with nothing for children to grab hold of. If you fly big kites, you know this is significant.

We're selling our big red/orange/black. Well used. Well loved. No damage.
Catepillar
Click on the photo.
  • Giant (15 x 60 feet): New $2695 (Made by PL Ltd)
  • Available now for $1100 plus shipping.
  • To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

    Rok Show
    Delta Conyne 12 Stack: 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.

    Each kite is 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall. We used to sell them for $44 each.

    I have a set of 6 - one each - in rainbow colors. Never flown. We'd like $200 for the set plus shipping.

    To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

    Peter Lynn Mid-Sized Caterpillar

    The Caterpillar is a great ground bouncer! The ones made by GKPI are ten feet tall and fifty feel long. We sold them for $1500.

    The Caterpillar is designed to be children/abuse tolerant. There is nothing to grab hold of! We even let kids inside to look around!

    Caterpillar
    • Blue/Aqua/Black: $600 plus shipping.
    • Red/Orange/Black: $600 plus shipping.

    Well used. Well loved. No damage.

    To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

    Bomber

    Big Inflatable Airplane:

    Are you a bomber pilot? Stake this big boy out on the field and you'll have air superiority!

    Our Big Inflatable Airplane can be flown dual-line but it really works much better tethered to the ground on two anchor points.

    We made one prototype and really enjoyed it. The piece was designed to sell at $950. You can take off for half that -- $475 - plus shipping.

    To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

    Spikey Wheels:

    It is hard to say goodbye to your fitrst love. But sometimes you need to let go

    These big spinning wheels were definitely one of my first big kite loves. They were made in Germany and introduced to the USA at the EPCOT kite festival back in ... well, back when we were all younger.

    Four pieces. Great shape. Need to see some sky and fresh air. How about $1200 for the big bag.

    Spikey Bouncers

    To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

    Streamers

    Big Streamer Set:

    We created this set of streamers and took it to France. The next year, we found it featured on a festival post card!

    If you are looking to loft a wall of fabric, this is the ticket. Fifteen lightweight taffeta streamers, 75 feet each, sewn to a tether for easy management and attachment to your main flying line.

    Dusty but not daunted. Well used. Well loved. No damage. From my sky to your sky for $150 plus shipping.

    To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com

    Japanese Painted Kite Skin

    Some years ago, we acquired this kite sail on one of our trips to Japan. Loved it. But never knew that to do with it. Hang on a wall. Display as Japanese art? Frame it and fly it. Instead it waited in a drawer for you...

    Hand painted on washi paper. Measures 6 by 4 feet. We think $150 is a fair price.

    To purchase, email: DavidGomberg9@Outlook.com
    Japanese Kite Skin


    Gomberg Kite Productions and G-Kites Closed in 2020.

    What a remarkable ride!

    We incorporated in 1987. We have traveled the world, visited more than 50 countries, and attended a thousand festivals. We brought the newest and most interesting kite designs to the market. We flew for motion pictures, Walt Disney, the Super Bowl, and the London Millennium Celebration. We unveiled our first web page in 1996, published 600 weekly updates of news and travel, wrote four books, and opened three kite stores. We were president of the AKA an unprecedented ten times and led the Kite Trade Association three terms. We have been inducted into the Kite Hall of Fame (next to Ben Franklin and the Wright Brothers!) and were presented the lifetime achievement Edeiken Award – twice (the second time we declined it which has never been done before or since). We’ve spent a lifetime spreading the joys of kiting, kite knowledge, and kite friendships.

    After 33 great years – we are ready for new adventures.

    We value each of you and our long association and friendship. Thanks so much for being part of our lives and making our business something special. Keep flying! Keep smiling up at the sky. And keep spreading the joy.

    Good winds!
    David and Susan


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