Date: Wed, 24 Feb 93 06:08:15 PST
From: reich@flounder.harvard.edu (Ronald S. Reich)
Subject: Griffin

>some time ago someone talked about a new kite called the GRIFFIN
>Does anybody know if it is available now and if there is a
>mail order possibility to get it to germany??

     I posted a message that "The Griffin is Comming".  Indead it 
has.   The  kite is designed and manufactured by Stan Swanson  of 
the  United States.   His address and Phone number are in the AKA 
register.   I  don't  have that information with me  or  I  would 
provide it here.
     The  kite  is similar in shape to other 8 foot deltas'  with 
the  dart type swallow tail.   It is supurbly  constructed.   The 
Sail material is the new shiney carrington.   The standard  model 
is  available in three color patterns.   I was tasked to test fly 
it and I was able to perform all of the current masterclass fancy 
individual  stunts and also found that it could do some new  ones 
that will be seen in competition this year.  The one I tested was 
framed with wrapped graphite.   The best of all is the price.   I 
believe  the whole sail price is around $60.00 and that puts  the 
retail at about $120.00.  I'm not positive about those numbers.  
     I  HIGHLY RECOMMED THIS KITE FOR THE COMPETITOR AS  WELL  AS 
THE BEGINNER.

                          Stunt Kiting,
                           Take it UP

                            Ron Reich