About Kitty Hawk Kites – Roanoke Island:

At A Glance

• Visit us on the web at:
  www.kittyhawkkites.com
• Email: Click Here
• Phone: (252) 473-2357
• Latitude: 35.909827
• Longitude: -75.669580
• Payment:
  cash, check
• Season: Year Round
• Merchandise kites, toys, games, Outer Banks T-shirts, swimwear, footwear, silly bandz, crocs, power kites, stunt kites
• Features: Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc. was founded in 1974 by John Harris, a pioneer in hang gliding, to provide instruction, products, and service to the burgeoning new sport. Today it is the oldest hang gliding school on the East Coast and the largest school of its kind in the world. In addition, Kitty Hawk Kites offers tandem hang gliding, ultralight instruction, guided kayak ecotours, sport wall climbing, kiteboarding, dolphin tours, parasailing, sailing cruises, jet ski rentals, aero tours, surf lessons, wakeboarding lessons and Segway tours. Kitty Hawk Kites retail stores feature the largest selection of kites on the east coast and is also known to carry some of the best in unique Outer Banks T-shirts.

Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc. was founded in 1974 by John Harris, a pioneer in hang gliding, to provide instruction, products, and service to the burgeoning new sport. In the late 1980s, Kitty Hawk Kites expanded into what is now it’s three main businesses; providing hang gliding instruction to students and instructors through it’s Flight School; selling aviation and outdoor clothing as well as kites and toys through it’s retail outlets; and providing adventure recreation activities.
Recreational Activities
Kitty Hawk Kites offers many recreational activities. In addition to our Dune Hang Gliding Lessons, there is now Kiteboarding, Tandem Hang Gliding, Ultralight Hang Gliding Instruction, guided Kayak Eco-Tours, Parasailing, Rock Wall Climbing, Dolphin Boat Tours, Aero Tours, Surfing, Wakeboarding and Water Skiing.
Hang gliding on the dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park is the original Kitty Hawk Kites experience. There’s no easier way to learn to fly. Kiteboarding is proving to be an exhilarating and rapidly growing sport. Check out our brand new kiteboarding resort in Rodanthe. If you really want to touch the sky and get a one-of-a-kind view of the Outer Banks, try tandem hang gliding. Ultralight instruction is by request only, so don’t hesitate to ask. For a more peaceful but no less picturesque adventure, experience one of our guided kayak eco-tours which explore the unique ecosystems and natural history of the Outer Banks. Parasailing is a summer-time favorite for kids, families, and couples alike. Wall climbing is a popular activity at our Nags Head, Corolla, and Hatteras stores. A jet boat tour will send you cruising across the sound while the wind and water do their finest to your hair. There’s no better way to see the coastline than doing an aero tour in our open cockpit bi-plane. If the beach is where you want to be, make sure you get a surf lesson from our friendly instructors while you’re there. And don’t forget to cap off your OBX experience by wakeboarding or water skiing on the calm waters of the sound in Duck.
Retail Stores
The original Kitty Hawk Kites store is across from Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head. This is the company’s largest retail store. The 8,042 square foot retail facility is home to the Flight Deck (aviation clothing), Carolina Outdoors (outdoor clothing), stunt and recreational kite products, windsocks, and toys. The Flight Deck and Carolina Outdoors specialize in high quality clothing products focused around aviation and the outdoor environment. Our Kayak Store, located next door to our main facility in Nags Head, offers kayak sales, accessories, and rentals. Next door, a Life is Good store provides your favorite Life is Good items.
In 2009, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to be opening our newest and largest facility ever, Waves Village! Located in Rodanthe, this brand new building is home to our Kiteboarding department and houses today’s best kiteboarding gear. Along with world-class instructors, this location has some of the most ideal winds and waters for kiteboarding. With several other retail shops in the same facility, Waves Village is truly a one-stop shop. A top floor restaurant features a rare view of the sun setting below the horizon on the east coast—it’s one view you won’t want to miss.
Kitty Hawk Kites has several additional facilities along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. In addition to our main store in Nags Head, across from Jockey’s Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), we now have stores in Corolla (3), Duck (2), Manteo, South Nags Head, Waves, Avon, Hatteras, and Ocracoke.

Must Haves:

Silly Bandz

Kitty hawk Kites has the best selection of Silly Bandz! Kids everywhere are going wild over Silly Bandz. These colorful Rubber Bands (Silly Bandz) are made of silicone and die molded in many different fun shapes. These rubber bands return to their original shape when you take them off the item they're holding (or off of your wrist). Comes in packs assorted colors and shapes, Collect them, Wear them, or Trade them with friends. $5.99
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Buckey Balls

Tired of desktoys that only do one thing? Puzzled by puzzles that are hard to figure out? Frustrated by magnets that refuse to pull their own weight? Brace yourself, a whole new breed of adult toy is on the way. Featured in Rolling Stone, People Maxim, Esquire Magazine...the world can't stop talking about Buckyballs. $29.99
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Rollover Laughing Grey Cat

The Roll Over Grey Cat toy is a laugh out loud, rolling, laughing pet. You can't help but laugh out loud along with the LOL Roll Over Grey Cat toy. Kitty rolls around back and forth on the floor, laughing hysterically...you get them laughing with the wave of your hand (they are motion activated). Battery Operated-uses 3 "AA" batteries (batteries are NOT included) Recommended for Ages 5 and up $19.99
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What's New:

Custom OBX Jibbitz

The Custom OBX Jibbitz has been designed just for Kitty Hawk Kites...you can't buy this anywhere else! The Custom OBX Jibbitz will help decorate your crocs and remind you of the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. $3.99
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Women's KSO TrekSport Vibram FiveFinger Shoes

Building on the success and versatility of the KSO and KSO Trek, Vibram FiveFingers presents the TrekSport. Our TrekSport offers a 4mm EVA midsole for plating protection and a lightly cleated 4 mm Vibram performance rubber outsole for added traction on a variety of surfaces. The Coconut Active Carbon upper offers naturalbreathability and abrasion resistance for maximum performance during your outdoor and athletic pursuits. $99.99
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Waboba Ball PRO

The Waboba Pro water ball is this summer's hottest water game for the beach, pool, lake or pond. Seriously, throwing a tennis ball or a frisbee while standing in water isn’t all that fun. So why not invent something that bounces on water, like a skipping stone that you can catch? And if that is possible, why not invent a game that is fun and challenging but can be played with just the ball, no goals, nothing extra - just the ball? The Waboba Pro water ball has been made with the official game in mind. The Waboba Pro Ball is made of polymere gel and has a elastan coating..it is more stable than the Waboba Extreme, making calculating the direction of the bounce easier. The mix of different gels makes the ball bounce and float on water. The Waboba Pro water ball is heavier and larger than the Extreme model...making it more accurate. The Waboba Pro water ball is made to endure some rough handling, but do not bounce it on the ground or on walls etc. $10.99
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