Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 01:25:47 -1000 From: Andrew Lomas Message-Id: <310E003B.307B@reading.ac.uk> Organization: University of Reading Subject: California Wasp ? Hi, Does anybody know how to get hold of a California Wasp. I have heard so many good things about it that I am just dying to purchase one. Cheers, Andrew. -- Andrew Lomas Tel: (+44) (0)1734 875123 Ext 7984 Dept of Meteorology Fax: (+44) (0)1734 352604 University of Reading 2 Earley Gate Email: A.G.Lomas@reading.ac.uk Whiteknights Reading RG6 2AU Uk = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 04:22:34 -1000 From: pp@win.tue.nl (Peter Peters) Message-Id: <4el9ja$okq@svin09.win.tue.nl> Organization: Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Subject: Re: California Wasp ? In article <310E003B.307B@reading.ac.uk>, Andrew Lomas writes: >Hi, >Does anybody know how to get hold of a California Wasp. I have >heard so many good things about it that I am just dying to >purchase one. As far as I know the California Wasp is a kite that is custom made by Miguel Rodriguez. So I guess you should order it from him.... Don't know the address or phone, sorry... Peter -- Peter Peters, pp@win.tue.nl, http://www.win.tue.nl/~pp/ Like kites.... look at http://www.win.tue.nl/~pp/kites/ and http://www.kfs.org/kites/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 21:47:29 -1000 From: pp@win.tue.nl (Peter Peters) Message-Id: <4en6qh$gl@svin09.win.tue.nl> Organization: Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Subject: California Wasp I forgot who asked about it but here's additional info about Miguel Rodriguez, who is the builder of the California Wasp: Miguel Rodriguez can be reached at 310 233-6503. He usually builds kites for people that he has seen flown." The WASP has very unique flight characteristics, and I think you should talk with Miguel before you purchase one. Miguel is one of the classiest people in kiting. Make sure if he builds you a WASP that he uses Skyshark spars in it. That's a quote from a mail I got from Larry Bush... Thanks Larry. Peter -- Peter Peters, pp@win.tue.nl, http://www.win.tue.nl/~pp/ Like kites.... look at http://www.win.tue.nl/~pp/kites/ and http://www.kfs.org/kites/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 00:28:17 -1000 From: bfk@aol.com (Bfk) Message-Id: <4eng81$hvp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: California Wasp ? We (BFK) will be offering the California WASP for sale in 1996. Photos, specs, and additional info will be available in our new 1996 catalog. The catalog is distributed free of charge. Email us directly for a copy. Hoy BFK = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 04:34:47 -1000 From: hayden1009@aol.com (Hayden1009) Message-Id: <4enum7$net@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: California Wasp ? Go hang around Marina Green in San Francisco or that great beach at the end of the park or the Berkley Marina. Miguel is from that area and work in a bar on Tiberone. He does not sell through stores. Alice Hayden Alice Hayden 8^) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 30 Jan 1996 23:18:02 -1000 From: pp@win.tue.nl (Peter Peters) Message-Id: <4enc4a$gl@svin09.win.tue.nl> Organization: Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Subject: Re: California Wasp In article <4en6qh$gl@svin09.win.tue.nl>, pp@win.tue.nl (Peter Peters) writes: >I forgot who asked about it but here's additional info >about Miguel Rodriguez, who is the builder of the California Wasp: Oops there's more: I received Miguels address as well. For whoever wanted the Wasp.. e-mail me and I'll send it to you. Peter -- Peter Peters, pp@win.tue.nl, http://www.win.tue.nl/~pp/ Like kites.... look at http://www.win.tue.nl/~pp/kites/ and http://www.kfs.org/kites/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 07:42:58 -1000 From: cjsigal@netcom.com (Chuck Sigal) Message-Id: Organization: Berkeley Buggy Bums Subject: Re: California Wasp ? In article <310E003B.307B@reading.ac.uk>, Andrew Lomas wrote: >Hi, >Does anybody know how to get hold of a California Wasp. I have >heard so many good things about it that I am just dying to >purchase one. Just got off the phone with Tom Mcalister of Highline Kites of Berkeley. He has California Wasps in stock. Contact him at: pamlim@uclink3.berkeley.edu or +1-510-525-2755 If you happen to be visiting the west coast of the USA, hang out at Berkeley Marina's Cesar Chavez Park. That's where you'll find him. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary | | safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." | | -Benjamin Franklin, _Historical_Review_of_Pennsylvania_, 1759. | | Chuck Sigal | | Albany, CA, USA Voice/Fax: +1.510.527.3547 e-mail: cjsigal@netcom.com | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 07:42:20 -1000 From: gerfen@hsc.usc.edu (Gary W. Gerfen) Message-Id: <4eo9sc$cfg@usc.edu> Organization: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Subject: Re: California Wasp ? Andrew Lomas wrote: >Hi, >Does anybody know how to get hold of a California Wasp. I have >heard so many good things about it that I am just dying to >purchase one. >Cheers, Andrew. Andrew, Check with Hoy or Henry at BFK in Brea, CA. I got a sneak preview of their new catalog yesterday and I do recall seeing the Wasp in there, as well as all the latest kites. Their prices are very competitive and their stock on hand is very good. Hoy let me fly his four year old Wasp and it's a fun, fast, noisy kite. You can reach them at the following numbers to order the kite or get on their mailing list for the new catalog due out in a few weeks: BFK Sports 2500 E. Imperial Hwy. Unit #122 Brea, CA 92621 Ph. (714) 529-6589 fax (714) 529-6152 Gary = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 10:59:02 -1000 From: pamlim@uclink3.berkeley.edu (McAlister/Lim) Message-Id: <4eol6m$da6@agate.berkeley.edu> Organization: University of California, Berkeley Subject: Re: California Wasp Peter Peters (pp@win.tue.nl) wrote: : I forgot who asked about it but here's additional info : about Miguel Rodriguez, who is the builder of the California Wasp: : : Miguel Rodriguez can be reached at 310 233-6503. He usually builds kites : for people that he has seen flown." The California WASP is also available through Highline Kites of Berkeley. We have a good color selection in stock and can ship today. Yes, this is the original California WASP hand built and signed by Miguel Rodriguez. Outside of Japan where A&F Company carries the kite there are only two places where you can get a California WASP: Miguel or Highline. :) See Ya, Tom McAlister Highline Kites of Berkeley 510/525-2755 Visa OK-- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 10:32:10 -1000 From: pamlim@uclink3.berkeley.edu (McAlister/Lim) Message-Id: <4eojka$da6@agate.berkeley.edu> Organization: University of California, Berkeley Subject: Re: California Wasp ? Andrew Lomas (A.G.Lomas@reading.ac.uk) wrote: : Hi, : Does anybody know how to get hold of a California Wasp. I have Andrew, you can order a California WASP through us (Highline Kites of Berkeley) at telephone 510 525-2755. We have a great color selection in stock and can offer immediate shipment. :) May the wind always be at your back, Tom McAlister Highline Kites of Berkeley-- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 06:02:00 -1000 From: Jason Robbins Message-Id: <311386F8.3BF1@r8w.com> Organization: Robbins 8th & Walnut Subject: Re: California Wasp ? Bfk wrote: > > We (BFK) will be offering the California WASP for sale in 1996. Photos, > specs, and additional info will be available in our new 1996 catalog. > The catalog is distributed free of charge. Email us directly for a copy. > > Hoy > BFK Hoy, Good move picking up Miguel's kite. I had the opportunity to spend time with Miguel in Colombia this past August and was very impressed with the Wasp. It's really got a presence in the sky due to it's distinctive sound. I loved it, and was also impressed with the light wind version. I'm sure you will be sucessful with this one. BTW make sure I,m still on your mailing list. Thanks -- Jason Robbins ROBBINS 8th & WALNUT 801 Walnut St., Phila. PA 19107 WEDDING BAND CENTER (215)925-5120 ext. 151 (215)923-0662 fax WEB PAGE www.r8w.com e-mail robbins@r8w.com 75677.3217@compuserve.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =