Retailer

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.awindofchange.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t702-736-1476
- Full service kite shop specializing in all types of kites. Single line, Dual line, Quad Line and Power Kites.
- Monday - Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm PST.
A Wind of Change ~ Patron Sponsor
2825 N. Rose Park Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
2825 N. Rose Park Lane Salt Lake City, UT 84116 KTAI Member Since: 2009
Established: 2001
A Wind Of Change has been nominated multiple times for Best Retail Kite Store as well as Best Retail Kite Display by the KTAI and its members. We are a full service retail kite store specializing in single line, dual line, quad line and power kites. We are a fully staffed retail store with a stocked showroom. We are proud to be an AKA Merchant Member and honor all AKA discounts, call us and find out how you can save 10% or more on every kite purchase!!! We accept Visa, Master Card, AmEx and Paypal. We ship worldwide and offer FREE Shipping for qualified orders. Become a member of our exclusive AWOC Club Points and save on your purchase.

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.askites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t262-203-5534
- world-wide
- kites, kite repair
- 9:00 to 5:30 daily
Aerial Stunt Kites® ~ Patron Sponsor
121 Wrigley Dr
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
121 Wrigley Dr Lake Geneva, WI 53147 KTAI Member Since: 1992
Established: 1992
We offer kites for beginners to experts, single line kites to quad line power stunt kites, fun family award winning games, gifts for home and garden and toys for everyone.
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t609-399-9343
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Air Circus
1114-1116 Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ 08226
1114-1116 Boardwalk Ocean City, NJ 08226 KTAI Member Since: 2000
Established: 1986
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.bskites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t956-761-1248
B&S; Kites
2812 Padre Blvd, Suite B
S. Padre Island, TX 78597
2812 Padre Blvd, Suite B S. Padre Island, TX 78597 KTAI Member Since: 1998
Established: 1998
B&S Kites is located at the tropical tip of Texas on beautiful South Padre Island where we offer a wide range of kites, flags, windsocks, and spinners – as well as “Free Lessons…No Strings Attached!”
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.cricketscornertoys.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t207-646-2261
- Kites, Toys, Beach Supplies
- Year Round Summer 9am-10pm Winter 10am-5pm
Cricket's Corner Toys & Kites
PO Box 2092 41 Shore Road
Ogunquit, ME 03907
PO Box 2092 41 Shore Road Ogunquit, ME 03907 KTAI Member Since: 1992
Established: 1986
Cricket's Corner overlooking Ogunquit Beach specializes in kites and other wind toys. We also stock beach toys and windsocks. Sponsor of kite festival in September on Ogunquit Beach.

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.danalund-drageriet.dk
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t+45-86-21-00-91
Drageriet
Aaboulevarden 53.1.TV
DK 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark DK 8000
Aaboulevarden 53.1.TV DK 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark DK 8000 KTAI Member Since: 1994
Established: 1982
Primarly to schools and kindergardens
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t805-772-0113
Farmers Kites Surreys & More
1108 Front St.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
1108 Front St. Morro Bay, CA 93442 KTAI Member Since: 2004
Established: 1998
We are located on the Waterfront in Morro Bay. We sell Kites, Flags, Windsocks and lots more. We rent Four Wheel Bicycles (Surreys) which two to four people pedal.
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t361-749-4190
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Fly It Port A
405 W. Ave. G
Port Aransas, TX 78373
405 W. Ave. G Port Aransas, TX 78373 KTAI Member Since: 2015
Established:

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.flyingsmileskites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t252-453-8442
- Store
- 10 to 5 - Hours vary Seasonally
Flying Smiles Kites
PO Box 247 1159 Austin St., Unit F
Corolla, NC 27927
PO Box 247 1159 Austin St., Unit F Corolla, NC 27927 KTAI Member Since: 2007
Established: 2008
Flying a Kite should Always put a Smile on your Face! We are all active kite flyers! Let us help you find the perfect kite from a broad selection of fun-to-fly deltas, diamonds and specialty kites as well as a wide selection of performance sportkites
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.GombergKites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t541-996-3083
Gomberg Kite Productions
Box 113
Neotsu, OR 97364
Box 113 Neotsu, OR 97364 KTAI Member Since: 1992
Established: 1987
Gomberg Kite Productions / Northwest Winds is a production, wholesale, and retail company based in Oregon. At www.GombergKites.com, we offer an extensive collection of large show kites and inflatable designs all available in custom colors. At GKites.com, we have a fine collection of lower-cost mass production kites. And at our retail division, Northwest Winds, you will find some of the best stocked kite stores on the West Coast. Visit us in Lincoln City or Seaside! (Click More Info for details)

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.goodwinds.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t206-632-6151
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Goodwinds, LLC ~ Benefactor Sponsor
1829 Railroad Ave.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
1829 Railroad Ave. Mount Vernon, WA 98273 KTAI Member Since: 2009
Established: 2008
Great Turtle Toys
1460 Main
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
1460 Main Mackinac Island, MI 49757 KTAI Member Since: 2016
Established: 2007
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.pacificbeach.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t360-276-8377
Hi Flyers Kites & Things
PO Box 115
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
PO Box 115 Pacific Beach, WA 98571 KTAI Member Since: 2001
Established: 2001

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.intothewind.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t800-541-0314
- USA, China, UK, Australia
- Print Catalog, Website, Retail Store
- M-F 9-6 Mountain Time
Into The Wind, Inc.
1408 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
1408 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 KTAI Member Since: 1985
Established: 1980

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kewlkites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t806-781-5201
- 11-6
Kewl Kites ~ Benefactor Sponsor
206 Jeff Davis Ave - Ste 104
Long Beach , MS 39560
206 Jeff Davis Ave - Ste 104 Long Beach , MS 39560 KTAI Member Since: 2013
Established: 2013
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.thekitecompany.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t541-265-2004
- kite repair and flying instruction
Kite Company, The
KTAI Member Since: 1990
Established: 1989
Our family owned and operated kite store is located on the Central Oregon Coast in the beach-side town of Newport . We started flying kites as a hobby back in 1980, and turned our hobby into our livelihood, as a retail kite store, in 1991. We now have retail space of over 6500 sq. ft, the largest kite store on the Pacific Coast. We have some of the best kite flying areas and we test fly everything we sell (tough job but someone has to do it!)
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kiteconnection.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t714-536-3630
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Kite Connection
7112 Candlelight Cr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
7112 Candlelight Cr. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 KTAI Member Since: 2010
Established: 1983
We are a full service kite center providing an online kite store, educational kite programs, and other professional kiting services.
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.chicagokite.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t773-467-1428
Kite Harbor, Chicago Kite
5445 N. Harlem
Chicago, IL 60656
5445 N. Harlem Chicago, IL 60656 KTAI Member Since: 1992
Established: 1992
Kite Harbor carries large inventory of kites and parts and welcomes special orders. Our prices are very competitive to all retailers, and we do kite repairs.
- wVisit our sitehttp://kitekraft.net
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t989-652-2961
- Store catalog,website, part of KTAI and Astra
- Sunday-Thursday 10-8 Friday& Saturday 10-9
Kite Kraft
618 South Main St.
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
618 South Main St. Frankenmuth, MI 48734 KTAI Member Since: 1984
Established: 1980
Kite Kraft is a full line kite shop open 363 days a year with evening hours June thru December. We offer a broad selection of single line kites, stunt kites, line, flags, banners & windsocks.We also operate a specialty toy store at the same location.

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kiteloft.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t410-289-7855
Kite Loft, Inc. ~ Benefactor Sponsor
511 Boardwalk
Ocean City, MD 21842
511 Boardwalk Ocean City, MD 21842 KTAI Member Since: 1983
Established: 1975
- wVisit our sitehttp://kite-warehouse.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t386-237-7931
- Kites and Accessories
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Kite-Warehouse, LLC
PO Box 353774
Palm Coast, FL 32135
PO Box 353774 Palm Coast, FL 32135 KTAI Member Since: 2015
Established: 2015
At Kite-Warehouse our objective is to provide reasonably priced kites and accessories of the type that we have determined to have the most "fun for the effort" .

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kitekits.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t4056246231
- USA, Japan, China
- Large selection of Quality Kite Kits
- M-F
Kites In The Sky
KTAI Member Since: 2010
Established: 2008
We sell quality kite kits for everyone! From to small to large events. We offer the largest selection kite kits to meet your kite kit need.

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kitesandbirds.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t252-247-7011
- Brick and Mortar Store
- Mon thru Sat - 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm
Kites Unlimited
1010 W. Ft. Macon Rd.
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-2278
1010 W. Ft. Macon Rd. Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-2278 KTAI Member Since: 1986
Established: 1984

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kiteworld.co.uk
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t01255 860041
- Online Kite Store
- Online 24 hours/7 days per week
Kiteworld Ltd
KTAI Member Since: 2016
Established: 1989
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kittkites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t461-244-5264
Kitt Kites & Toys
8 Fair Street
Newport, RI 02840
8 Fair Street Newport, RI 02840 KTAI Member Since: 2013
Established: 2001
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kittyhawk.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t877-359-8447
Kitty Hawk Kites ~ Benefactor Sponsor
PO Box 1839
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27959
PO Box 1839 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27959 KTAI Member Since: 1985
Established: 1974
Kites, toys, gifts, clothing, flags & banners, kayak rentals, tours & sales, hang gliding lessons, rentals & sales, sailboat tours, rock wall climbing, kite surfing lessons.

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.kligs.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t843-448-7881
- Store and Website
- May thru Sept 10am-11pm, Oct thru April 10am-6pm, Open 7 days a week
Klig's Kites
811-C Seaboard Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
811-C Seaboard Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 KTAI Member Since: 1985
Established: 1982
Klig's Kites offers an incredible selection of Banner Flags, Windsocks and Kites that is second to none. Visit one of our retail locations in Myrtle Beach!
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.letsflykites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t646-249-9165
Let's Fly Kites
32-38 96 St.
E. Elmhurst, NY 11369
32-38 96 St. E. Elmhurst, NY 11369 KTAI Member Since: 2007
Established: 2004

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.livingstonkite.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t406-222-5483
Livingston Kite Company
KTAI Member Since: 2016
Established: 2010
The Livingston Kite Company offers high quality kites and tasteful indoor/outdoor home decoration elements.
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t785-483-1309

- wVisit our sitehttp://https://www.facebook.com/Nature-Coast-Sport-Kites-1543587939240636/
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t352-247-0900
- Kites, Wind Toys, Yard Spinners, Pirate Flags, And Kite Repair.
- Your one stop mobile kite shop!
Nature Coast Sport Kites, LLC
KTAI Member Since: 2016
Established: 2015
We have a passion for kites, flying and people!!! We don't just sell kites, WE FLY THEM!!! We sell Primarily Hobby Quality kites, that can be repaired and flown for years. We personally fly each style kite we offer, so we know the characteristics of that particular kite, and can better pair the kite up with the buyer. We hate hearing that kite flying is frustrating, so we make it a point to only stock great flying kites. We love flying and want our customer to have fun and enjoy flying as well. We also offer, wind toys, yard spinners, Kite Repair and Personalization!
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.nwwinds.biz
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t541-994-1004
Northwest Winds Kite Shop
PO Box 113
Neotsu, OR 97364
PO Box 113 Neotsu, OR 97364 KTAI Member Since: 2010
Established: 2009
Northwest Winds is the largest retailer of kites, lawn decor, and wind toys on the West Coast. Visit our stores in Lincoln City and Seaside, Oregon. For a quick video tour of the shops, visit www.NWWinds.biz (Click More Info for details.)
Ocean Shores Kites, Inc.
P.O. Box 181 172 W. Chance A La Mer. Blv
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
P.O. Box 181 172 W. Chance A La Mer. Blv Ocean Shores, WA 98569 KTAI Member Since: 1999
Established: 1984

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.oldcitykites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t916-446-7575
- Retail & Internet Sales of Kites, Toys, Windsocks, Flags, Puzzles & More
- Open Daily 11AM to 6:30PM
Old City Kites
1017 Front St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
1017 Front St. Sacramento, CA 95814 KTAI Member Since: 2010
Established: 1993
Picture Pretty Kites
6512 No. 44th St.
Omaha, NE 68112
6512 No. 44th St. Omaha, NE 68112 KTAI Member Since: 1999
Established: 1979
Extensive collection of traction kites, buggies, diamonds, deltas, dragons, fighters & Chinese kites, kid kite kits, parts & accessories, custom single line kites. Also, wind toys, yard ornaments, fiberglass poles & banners, including custom banners.

- wVisit our sitehttp://http://www.ProKitesUSA.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t4157672676
- Online 24 hours/7 days per week
Pro Kites USA ~ Benefactor Sponsor
KTAI Member Since: 2014
Established: 2014
We are a full service online kite shop with the goal of bringing you the largest selection of Kites & Yard Decor available. Our goal is to spread the overall awareness of flying a kite and to get people interested in Kites!

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.rehobothkite.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t302-227-6996
- 2 retail kite shops in Rehobth Beach, DE
- Boardwalk: 8am-11pm / Rehoboth Ave: 9am-11pm / off season:9am-6pm
Rehoboth Toy And Kite Co.
P.O. Box 924
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
P.O. Box 924 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 KTAI Member Since: 1994
Established: 1994

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.sfkites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t415-291-8770
- Retail Kite and Toy Store
- 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. (7 days)
San Francisco Kite Co. ~ Patron Sponsor
Pier 41
San Francisco, CA 94133
Pier 41 San Francisco, CA 94133 KTAI Member Since: 2010
Established: 2009
San Francisco Kite Company, located at Pier 41 in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, offers one of the largest and most diverse selections of kites, wind toys and garden art in the Western U.S. We are committed to reactivating the once thriving kite culture here in our home City and around the World!

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.SeaSideKites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t781-925-3277
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Sea Side Kites, Inc.
KTAI Member Since: 1996
Established: 1996

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.secondwindfun.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t707-875-9463
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Second Wind ~ Benefactor Sponsor
PO Box 126 1805 N Highway 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
PO Box 126 1805 N Highway 1 Bodega Bay, CA 94923 KTAI Member Since: 2002
Established: 2000
Northern Califoronia's LARGEST full service kite shop! We offer free kite repairs, parts, and carry an extensive assortment of single, dual and quad line kites at affordable prices! We also carry a large selection of MADE IN THE USA windsocks; additionally we also have yard art, whirlygigs, wind items, toys, nostalgia candies, salt water taffy, beach items and more!
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.skywardkites.net
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t305-893-0906
Skyward Kites
10800 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33154
10800 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33154 KTAI Member Since: 2009
Established: 0000
- t515-442-9099
Sodbuster's Sky Toys
2400 W. Henderson Ave.
Indianola, IA 50125
2400 W. Henderson Ave. Indianola, IA 50125 KTAI Member Since: 1989
Established: 1988

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.stuntkites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t714-970-2833
- Worldwide
- Website, Mobile Sales, Merchant Member American Kite Fliers Association
- 9-5 M-S, closed Sunday
Sport Kites International
18340 Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite 107-510
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
18340 Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite 107-510 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 KTAI Member Since: 1990
Established: 1989

- wVisit our sitehttp://tumbleweedsandtarantulas.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t928-444-6529
- worldwide
- cutomer special orders always welcome with various manufacturers
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and on-line 24-hours 7-days a week
Tumbleweeds & Tarantulas LLC
5419 S. Primavera Dr.
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
5419 S. Primavera Dr. Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 KTAI Member Since: 2017
Established: 2012
Hello and thanks for visiting Tumbleweeds & Tarantulas LLC. Everything but the ordinary. From kites, windsocks & kite accessories to home & garden items and art supplies. Where Cool, Cute & Fun all come together for that out of the ordinary customer. Thanks for Looking, Dean
- wVisit our sitehttp://www.uniqueflyingobjects.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t920-793-9599
- Summer hours: Monday - Saturday 10.00am to 5.30pm Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Unique Flying Objects, LLC
2022 Washington St.
Two Rivers, WI 54241
2022 Washington St. Two Rivers, WI 54241 KTAI Member Since: 2000
Established: 2000

- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t360.642-5483
- WE'RE A FULL SERVICE KITE SHOP & ALOT MORE!
Wind World Kites & Toys
PO Box 1661 115 Pacific Ave. S.
Long Beach, WA 98631
PO Box 1661 115 Pacific Ave. S. Long Beach, WA 98631 KTAI Member Since: 2010
Established: 0000
QUALITY KITES, WINDSOCKS, FLAGS, BANNERS, TOYS, & ALOT MORE!!!

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.windwardkites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t413-471-WIND
- Varies with manufacturer
- Complete online kite and kite accessory store shipping worldwide
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Windward Kites
KTAI Member Since: 2001
Established: 1999
Windward Kites is an internet retailer with a full service attitude. We stock over 300 styles of kites and accessories and ship world-wide. Cal 413-471-WIND or 215-862-5380 to get the selection and service you deserve, seven days a week.

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.floridawindworks.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t727-320-9463
- Retailer
- 9:30-9 M-Sunday
Windworks, Inc.
13009 Village Blvd.
Madeira Beach, FL 33708-2658
13009 Village Blvd. Madeira Beach, FL 33708-2658 KTAI Member Since: 2014
Established: 1999
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t316-684-8383
- 9 - 5 EST and online 24 hours/7 days per week
Wings of the Wind Kites
520 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67208
520 E. Central Wichita, KS 67208 KTAI Member Since: 2014
Established: 2012

- wVisit our sitehttp://www.zephyrkites.com
- eEmail Us[email protected]
- t844-946-3386
Zephyr Kites
KTAI Member Since: 2010
Established: 2010
Zephyr Kites is an on-line retailer of the finest kites and wind accessories on the market today. We make every effort to provide our customers with a fun and positive shopping experience each and every time.
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Thank you for the opportunity to attend the KTAI Show. We are a relatively new store and we found the wealth of information available amazing and with much potential.
// Ron Shahar; Bubbie's Store - Las Vegas, NV
The KTAI show was again, a success for us. We gained new retailers, and wrote more orders than the last 2 years. We made deals that would not have happened if we did not attend. The personal contacts, ideas shared, and requests received have already given this year a new exciting vibe. Now, I am energized to get this year off to a great start ! And that is what shows and events are all about ! Thanks to the association and its members for coming together.
// Lolly Hadzicki Ryno; Revolution Enterprises - Poway, CA
The orders written at the KTAI Show totaled the largest dollar amount Skydog Kites has ever written at the Kite Trade's big annual event. Most of the attending retailers have been in business for over 20 years, you know they are knowledgeable, experienced, and they will be around for many years to come. The attendees write great business, and they also provide valuable feedback that help's us perfect our products and strengthen our brand.
// Jim Christianson; Skydog Kites - Colchester, CT
I have been attending the KTAI Convention for many years now. Each and every trip brings new ideas that help improve my business. The networking opportunities alone, make attending the convention worthwhile… Jay Knerr; Owner
// The Kite Loft | Ocean City, MD
KTAI Retail Member: SF Kites & Toys - San Francisco, CA My business partner and I had no previous kite experience before opening, although we have each owned and still owned businesses in other industries. We went to our first KTAI convention expecting the same old thing and were blown away by what we discovered! The most glaring thing was the openness of the other Retailers. We had never experienced anything like the degree of support and information sharing that went on at that event. We learned which suppliers were best for which products, their turn times, pricing levels and volume break levels. We also learned about which products to avoid, which products were hot sellers and which ones might be good in other stores, but not ours. We learned display strategies, selling approaches, merchandising and in-store demonstration techniques! Frankly, we were both a little overwhelmed with all the information, but we both knew we had hit a Gold Mine. Three years later, it remains clear to me that we saved over $100,000 in wrong directions, product choices, sales and presentation learning curves etc. I know this from past business experiences and by our efficient growth in sales these past three years. We basically got a huge "short cut" through our membership in the KTAI and I consider it to be one of the best business decisions we made and continue to make annually. That said, even if you have been a kite retailer for many years, the industry is changing rapidly due to issues like; globalization, technology innovation and "show rooming". I am confident even the most seasoned retailer will more than recoup their investment through the benefits of membership. I joined the Board of Directors in an effort to pay the organization back in some small way for all that I have gained through membership. From this vantage, I am very excited about the near and long term development of our organization, the value it creates for its members and its role in evangelizing kiting throughout the world. Thank you for your time! Fly Free! Daren Henderson; Co-owner & General Manager
// SF Kites & Toys | San Francisco, CA
Great trade show this year. Met some new vendors and worked with some existing ones. Although a good bit can be accomplished on the phone when your negotiating with a vendor I find more gets done face to face. In addition I had the opportunity to meet with my fellow retailers and share ideas. I find this very refreshing to hear the prospective of someone who is doing what your doing but in a different way. Rick Kligman Kligs Kites Myrtle Beach, SC
// Rick Kligman; Klig's Kites - Myrtle Beach, SC
We miss being able to come to the trade show with it being during our busy winter season (snowbirds), but will continue to support KTAI as it helped us tremendously when we started our business 17 years ago !
// B&S; Kites | Austin, TX
My wife and I would like to thank all those who attended the KTAI convention for such a warm welcome. Our experience at the trade show far exceeded our wildest expectations. Every retailer we spoke with was more than willing to offer advice and guidance. All the manufacturers made a point to educate us and answer all our questions, without making us feel as inexperienced as we are. As a new retailer, I strongly feel I am better positioned to succeed, knowing that I have the support of the association and the combined knowledge and experience of my fellow members. Not only did I leave the KTAI convention with a wealth of knowledge, and a lot of new friends, but I also left knowing that I am part of something special. Mike McEwen; Owner
// Zephyr Kites | Ft. Lauderdale, CA
In the Breeze’s involvement with the KTAI has had a direct impact on our understanding of the kite and outdoor decorative market. The KTAI has been invaluable in helping us to recognize trends, gain product knowledge and establish a loyal customer base among many other benefits.
// Bill Dual; In the Breeze - Bend, OR
Thanks for the warm and generous welcome we received from the membership of the KTAI. As newbie’s to retailing, brand new KTAI members and first-time trade show attendees, we were thrilled at the support offered by our fellow business folk. Demo Day was a great introduction to other members- we had two new business mentors in the first hour! Membership benefits and trade show attendance should include "money we saved by not making THAT mistake!" Thanks KTAI: the openness of other members to share frankly and without reservation is more than worth the annual dues. This kind of info is worth the price of KTAI membership…all by itself! Thank you! Anne Phoenix, Owner
// Must Like Mud | Santa Clara, CA
Just got back home from a very interesting week in Las Vegas, attending KTAI. Made new friends, reacquainted with old ones, found new suppliers, mingled with many and ordered from most. I learned a little more about the inner working of the kite world and new ways to help others and myself to experience yet grander adventures from this business of kites. Its going to be a fun time, I can see the writing in the sky now. A Great Big Thank you to all that attended this year and for the many idea's and lessons shared. I truly appreciate each and everyone for their generosity, kindness and goodwill they all possess. This is a very unique organization to be a part of, and isn't it any wonder why it is this way.
// Bud Taylor; The Kite Guys - Alberta, Canada
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