Colorado Roller: Here's a dramatic Roller with a bold, original profile. Rollers are excellent fliers. They handle like a rok, but have the added stability of a keeled delta. The result is lift, performance and stability. The "Colorado" measures four-and-a-half feet tall and four feet wide. You can have one for $150 in any color combination.

Battle Rokkakus: When you are ready to move past deltas, definitely try one of these five foot rokkakus. Our "battle" roks look great and have been specially designed for the rigors of kite fighting. But they are also steady, cost-effective "fun" kites too that are lightweight and easy to handle. Join the battle, or just relax and enjoy. Choose from "Solids" or "Stripes" in primary colors with black accents. Only $80 each.

Premium Rokkakus: You can fight them if you want to, but these kites are really made to fill the sky with color and beauty. Stock designs include the Rainbow Triangles, Freedom, Patchwork, Geometric, Circle Stripes, and the Patriot Rok. All kites are available in either a five or seven-and-a-half foot version. They are edge bound for strength, and back-cut to allow the sunlight to illuminate the design. You won't find a better built rokkaku. All are top values too -- $120 for the five foot and $250 for the seven-and-a-half foot. Monster Rokkaku: Kevin has agreed to make us a BIG rokkaku. How big is it?? Eleven feet tall and nearly ten feet wide! Is that big enough?? Any of our standard designs can be made in the larger size. The eleven foot Monster Rok is $500. If you are ready to dominate the field, give us a shout.

Aerial Photography Roks: Any of the Shannon Rokkakus are great for aerial photography. The seven-and-a-half footers in particular will lift and stabilize your camera in most wind conditions. If you are really serious about broadcasting your camera-lifting avocation, here's the perfect platform. It's a 7.5 foot lifter with a camera appliqu�d on the sail. You can own a limited edition for $400. Custom appliqu� costs a bit more, but putting a giant camera in the sky is worth it.

The Totemo Genki: In Japan, when you ask people how they are doing, you ask if they are "genki". If they are doing well, the polite answer is "totemo genki!" You'll be doing great with one of these nine by three foot, tricolor Genkis. Choose either the geometric pattern or the free-form design. Like all of Carlisle's kites, they are fine fliers and a real crowd pleaser. Pleasing on the pocketbook too at only $200. The Ultralight Totemo Genki: This Genki is a bit different from our standard "totemo" design. It has a graphite frame for better light-wind performance, and is completely edge-bound for strength and durability. The size is still three-by nine-feet. We can make you an "ultralight" in either the geometric pattern or in the free-form design. The price is $300 -- which is basically the cost of all that carbon...

Advertising Tubes: Make a statement in the sky! Announce your team, your club, your business, or just wish your mother a happy birthday... Our big, bold Advertising Socks are 16" high with appliqu�d letters that you can see for a *long* way. Letters and spaces take up one foot each, and stripes are 20 inches wide. Make one as long as you want! Prices are $10 per letter or stripe, so a typical tube with 6 stripes and 14 letters or spaces goes to 24 feet and costs $200. Each tube is individually crafted (of course). Click on the photo to see how they fly.

Carlisle Delta: Have you ever seen such a graphically pleasing delta? Simple but effective -- and a really super flier. The Carlisle Delta measures eight wide and four high. The extended spine and loose trailing edge provide superior stability. And the price is only $130.

Roller: There aren't many Rollers on the market in the USA. It's a shame too, because they are an interesting and useful addition to any kitebag. A Roller handles like a rok, but has the added stability of a keeled delta. The result is lift, performance and stability. If there were dozens of Rollers available, Carlisle's would be among the best. But there aren't others so one of these is a sure bet. They're four by four feet, and priced at only $120. Choose the unusual freeform "swirl" pattern or the striking geometric sail. They look great in the sky and like all of Kevin's kites, the craftsmanship is unparalleled. Of course, whenever you fly it, people will want to know more about *your* Roller.

The Super Genki: We wanted a big, dramatic Genki that could fly in lighter winds or lift laundry. The Super Genki was the perfect answer. Measuring nearly 13 feet wide, the "Super" makes plenty of impact. Ask what we have in stock or design one in your favorite colors at no extra charge. Your price is just $475. Comparable pieces by other kite masters cost twice as much. Add two of our 60 foot Snake Tails and we'll take 10% off the normal price of $75 each.

Chopsticks: Here's the latest in low-aspect-ratio kite design. These tall thin kites fly well in high winds and make a real impact in the sky. They measure a big 11 feet tall by 2 1/3 wide. Choose from the Rainbow Chopstick (left) or the art deco Striped Chopstick (right) for $250 each.

"Stacked" Delta Conyne: Kevin took a first place with this compound delta conyne at the recent AKA convention. Now you can own it! The kite (yes, it is one kite, althought the photo looks like two) is seven feet wide and five foot tall. It comes complete with a matching helix tail. The original is in red, black, and white, but other colors are available. The cost is $400. Kevin gets to keep the trophy.

Custom Made Kites: Kevin makes some of the finest custom appliqu� designs available. He specializes in the larger, 7.5 foot rokkakus, but can put your design on anything. Custom work, of course, takes longer and cost more. In order to provide an estimate, we need to see your artwork first. Some design and drafting support is available. So -- if you want to put your name in the sky - or your mother's name or your business, or even a marriage proposal up there - let us know. Just give us plenty of time to get it done.

More about Kevin Shannon Kites: Carlisle Pennsylvania is a factory town known for fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. Kitemaster Kevin Shannon opened his business in 1987 and has been known for his precise work and stunning visuals ever since. Each Shannon kite is personally constructed by Kevin himself. At the 1998 AKA Convention, Shannon was called to the stage an unprecedented six times for kitemaking awards. His kites earned three firsts, two seconds, and an additional award from the judges for special achievement. Unknown to most observers, Kevin also constructed the battle kites that have won AKA's Rokkaku Challenge for each of the past five years. Kevin and his wife Cinda have traveled to Europe and Asia attending major kite festivals. He has led two USA teams to India, and for many years specialized in crafting low-cost fighters. He is a founding member and past president of the Keystone Kiters, and served three terms on the Board of the American Kitefliers Association where he pioneered the effort to secure liability insurance for all club members.

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