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Kite
Flying Parties and clubs abound in California where
the sun shines often. Near the ocean there's a
predictable wind to get your custom, aerodynamic
creation aloft.
Each year a
loyal audience of kite enthusiasts gather in
Huntington Beach, California for a
"by-invitation" party
sponsored by Huntington Beach Pier kite shop owner
Dave "The Kite Guy" Shenkman. His
Huntington Beach
Kite Party was named Best Kiting Event in
the USA by Kite Trade Association
International, and is now an institution, recognized
as one of the premiere kiting events in the country.
When you meet
the tanned, friendly guy, you quickly gather that
he's a pro. Sure, he'll sell you whatever you need
and as an entrepreneur, operating a business is
second nature. Shenkman grew up familiar with
business operations and he family ran the successful
Rainbow Disposal, the City of Huntington Beach
assigned trash collection service.
Shenkman,
himself, has had a passion for kites since he was a
teen. He started flying them and enjoying the many
aspects of the sport that he keenly recognized would
grow and develop its product lines. Getting in
on the action early in the kite flying game,
Shenkman began to see trends. His passion, combined
with ease of business practices, helped him launch a
kite flying shop that's been a huge success since
1983.
Putting to use
his Speech Communication/Pathology B.A. degree, the
master kite performer excels not just in kites, but
in public presentations. He started a program, Kites
for Kids several years ago, with on-location kite
learning experiences at schools, assemblies and even
corporate team building events.
During
Shenkman's annual kite party, the Huntington Beach
City Beach north of the pier is roped for the
invitees. The public can watch from the ground, or
from the pier, and there's usually a kite clinic for
locals wishing to learn or try their hand, plus
ample room to fly outside the "pro" area.
For kites and
flags, Shenkman's your man. Call: (800) 431-3339.
kiteconnection.com
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