The Return of “Diesel” | Patchwork Maxi Ray Takes Flight Again!

Описание: The Return of “Diesel” | Patchwork Maxi Ray Takes Flight Again at the Prarie Winds Kite Festival in Hays KS on September 6th & 7th 2025!

This Patchwork Maxi Ray was originally made in the late 1990s, and after countless hours of flight over the years, the bridle was shredded rendering it unplayable since early 2023. We sent it all the way back to Peter Lynn Kites in New Zealand to get patched up.

This video captures the first flight for Great American Kites since March 2023, and we couldn’t be more excited to have our original Maxi Ray — affectionately known as “Diesel” back in the fleet.

A huge thank-you to Peter Lynn Kites for bringing this classic piece of kite history back to life.

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