I designed the K•Star (formerly MacStar) in 1993 as an exploration of alternative forms and methods. It's a great flyer with interesting features. I built a couple for myself, which I flew for many years, but never released it for sale. Somewhere along the way, the star kite got put on the shelf while I focused on other aspects of kiting.

A while back, I dusted off the old bird and updated the design with a bit of what I’ve learned over the years. The resulting kite is tougher, simpler, more consistent, and a better flyer than the original ever was.

The K•Star comes in your choice of two graphic patterns – the angular “tri-radial”, and the curved “fan”. Pricing and specs are the same for both patterns. Where the two diverge is in the positioning of the panels themselves. The “fan” pattern requires that the panels be cut and oriented in certain directions to control flight and wear. The “tri-radial” pattern allows us the flexibility of moving the panels around for a while to get a completely different look.