Peter's great kites

My 1,945th kite video. With our NZ summer continuing to provide very few opportunities to fly, I offer instead a look at some of the many kites that Peter Dennehy has built with his self-taught skills in the past seven years. His creations have added greatly to the kite scene here in Christchurch, and no doubt there will be more ideas still to come.
Anyone wanting to check out all my "How to..." videos on various aspects of kite-flying can now find them all easily on my Playlist at / jimskitesnz .

[@MarkAGroh]

With all the kite companies either out of business or unable to restock certaint kites its a pleasure to see an artist at work. Thank you for showing what you have, and keep the videos coming... always a treat to watch when weather for many of us is unfavorable.

[@JimNicholls]

Weather here is largely unfavourable too, Mark, despite the fact that it's supposed to be summer. That's why I made this compilation of Peter's kites, to remind us of times when the conditions actually allowed us to fly regularly.

[@kiteflyingdownunder....car6272]

Great idea to collect all Peter's kites together in one video. Its easy to forget how creative and busy he has been making and flying his creations. I hope he has a few more ideas for 2023. Hope to see some on my next visit.

[@JimNicholls]

I hope the three of us will get a chance to fly together at least once or twice during your visit, Carl. You might need to bring some good weather with you, as it's in short supply here.

[@shop970]

Phenomenal work here ! Just wow!

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you. He's a clever guy.

[@mrlionel1965]

It is really impressive seeing all those creations together like this. He is so talented.

[@JimNicholls]

He's a clever guy for sure, Ken.

[@Kupper-Kites]

very nice compilation of Peter's kites, he built many new variations of known kites... gatulation, thanks a lot for showing... got some ideas for some new kites from your video... thanks 👍

[@JimNicholls]

You and Peter and other kite-builders are more talented than I am. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cyntil4362]

Wow!!... Peter is a very talented kite maker..I'm inspired to try and make one!!..

[@JimNicholls]

That's a good idea. Let me know how you get on.

[@carstendomann3060]

Hi Jim the kites are great. I like the red and blue arrow. Here the wheater also is grey. I love your Videos. Keep in going for the 2000! Regards Carsten

[@JimNicholls]

Good to hear from you, Carsten. Our weather is grey too, at the moment, and our summer has been far too windy so far. I hope things will improve soon. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful designs in the future. The Starlight and Kaleido were definitely my favourite kites of 2022. I don't know if I'll ever reach 2,000 videos, but I'll try to keep them coming for a while.

[@TheRevFlyer]

Peter is an inspiration to everyone interested in kites, he has a great artistic eye and a talent for design, always a joy to see a new creation appear.

[@JimNicholls]

He's probably working on something right now, Colin. It's usually a surprise when he turns up with something new, and always a good one.

[@marylehman5379]

Incredible designs, skill in building them, and amazing videography in documenting these exquisite, unique and graceful kites! You two are a wonderful “dynamic duo” in kiting!!! Thank you both so much for sharing your talents with the world!

[@JimNicholls]

Having Peter join me on the beach with his creations has certainly made flying more interesting, Mary, and his kites are very popular.

[@TheKRU251]

Brilliant kites. Peter sounds like me in that 'fussy, time consuming to assemble' kites don't get seen so often. Really love that giant double winged box and the new tandem delta conye. Shame no plans available....... Keep 'em comin' Jim. The weather in the uk is solid rain, day after day, so it's cheering to see the blue, kite filled skies in NZ !

[@JimNicholls]

Our summer has been mainly either grey days or strong, gusty winds that are not fit to fly in. I have almost given up flying, but there's still time for things to improve.

[@lionharehart]

This is an incredible testimonial to your friends skill! Bravo. I have admired Peter's skill for years, I just didn't know the breadth of his creations. Please let him know my admiration is genuine and equal my envy!

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks, Vito - I'll pass that on. I hope all's well with you.

[@rayr1426]

Jim thanks for continuing to showcase Peter's great kites. Sewing kites is not easy. Peter your moon kite is awesome!

[@JimNicholls]

Peter has added a lot to the kite-flying scene here, and I hope he continues to produce his very well-made kites for a long time to come.

[@ronstewart9792]

Awesome video Jim. Peter is so talented. Ron

[@JimNicholls]

He certainly is. I've only ever made one kite, and it was pretty basic.

[@deweygravesjr.122]

Excelent video Jim. It was great to see all of Peters creations. The double wing box is my favorite too. Thanks Jim and Thank you Peter!

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you, Dewey. Peter is a talented guy.

[@pfkites8967]

A great collection of selfmade kites.Peter is playing in the Champions league of kite builders.I think Jim and Peter together a great team.

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you. It's certainly good to have Peter here as a fellow flier.

[@martinblank6938]

I love Peter's "wrong turning" spin socks. They're the second ones I've seen, almost 30 years after I made my 3m sock (circa 1992). 98% of people ("normal" or kite flyers) don't see that they are turning in the "wrong" direction 😉

[@JimNicholls]

Peter deliberately made his spinners to rotate in opposite directions, of course. My friend Graham Vaughan in England did the same with some spinsocks that he made for me, and that I've shown often.

[@halaasen3416]

An outstanding collection of self made kites Peter. Well done! Thanks for sharing these Jim.

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it, Hal. Peter is certainly talented. Very little flying going on here as our summer weather has been most unsuitable.

[@johndennehy3014]

Amazing! Very creative and the skill to construct them too.

[@JimNicholls]

Yes, he's a smart guy. Maybe it runs in the family?

[@johndennehy3014]

No it doesn't :) Yes, he's very clever and creative.

[@DanielDeRudder]

Nice work ! The giant double winged box is my favourite too ! 😊

[@JimNicholls]

It's certainly a nice kite. I have a somewhat similar Chinese-made one, but it has been out of action for most of the time I've had it because of one problem or another.

[@longbeachpeninsulawaphotos]

great idea for a video. Many I have not seen.

[@JimNicholls]

They are all somewhere among the previous 1,944 videos! I'm glad you enjoyed the compilation anyway.

[@gabbylgm]

WOW doesn't even do it justice!!

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you liked it!

[@75zoran]

what a display.

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you!

[@rinipijnappels8283]

Hallo Jim de Mammoth box kite is in deze opname mijn favoriet 👍👍👍

[@JimNicholls]

It's certainly very good.

[@PanyingPilot]

Carsten chats with you? Wow, that is a rarefied atmosphere! Got to feel good about that, Jim.

[@JimNicholls]

Carsten is a good guy, Glenn.

[@danofiremano]

I really like the parafoil at 03:24, as well as the others, but the graphics are pretty cool on the foil kite!

[@JimNicholls]

Peter's a smart guy!

[@coolruler8856]

I have to get back in it Jim , cold Winter & lack of motivation caused me neglect some building plans I had . All is not lost , I still have three months before our first festival.

[@JimNicholls]

I hope your plans work out and you are fully prepared by the time the festival date arrives.

[@vikramsinghkite4358]

Wow very Active kites flying sir 🙏🙏

[@JimNicholls]

They are all my friend's kites, Vikram. He is a clever kite-builder, like you.

[@ukewarrior]

Does Peter Dennehy build for himself, on commission, and/or does he sell his kites?

[@JimNicholls]

Peter only makes kites for himself, and not very often now. He doesn't sell any.

[@konyaucurtmakulubu]

Harika 🪁👍🇹🇷

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you!