Canvas Kite Designs

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Canvas Kite Designs

Boutique & custom dual line sport kites. International shipping available. We currently produce 3 models of kites to help you reach your goals.

They are:

Spur SE- the second generation of the popular Spur. This small kite excels through turbulent gusts and wind changes, and has been updated for 2021 with improved accessibility. Available in ultralight and standard versions. Crux- This kite spans 94 inches in wingspan and excels in stalls and combination maneuvers. The light to moderate pull and accessible trick capacity make this kite no

t only a great freestyle option, but a relevant tool in your bag to improve your performance. Intention- Our flagship model, this full size kite utilizes a stiffer sky shark frame and wide set reverse turbo bridle. A kite for the very serious flyer looking for something fresh, the Intention will keep you inspired to learn and refine all aspects of your flight. New, relevant, and fully capable. Available in UL, and Standard versions. SUL and Vented models in development. So you have a special request or question for us? Feel free to send us an email and we'd be happy to make sure to set you up with a tool to suit your goals. Stay safe and smooth winds to you all,
Devin and John

01/08/2026

A lovely custom Crux heading out the door

12/28/2025

This custom tank will be heading out Monday and wow is she a stunner!

If you have kites in tow, they will be heading out more regularly. We will post some pictures of some striking colorways as we go.

12/22/2025

Happy holidays to all!

CKD Update: John is feeling better and we've had a chance to sit down for a few days and discuss future plans. Remaining build inventory is arriving, and we are steadily completing standing orders before fully opening again. Standing orders will continue to go out around and through the holiday season. When we are ready to open in full, we will make an announcement on here and change the website to accept orders. Thank you for your patience as we catch up and develop action plans to continue the growth of CKD.

Take some time with your loved ones, enjoy your holiday season, and of course, fly a kite. Here's to a healthy and prosperous new year ahead.

-Devin and John

10/12/2025

To the CKD community:

The last few months have proven to be a trying time for CKD. In addition to our full time jobs, John’s health has declined resulting in surgeries and hospitalization for many weeks. The safety and health of my colleague, and best friend, is paramount- and for the time being orders have been and will continue to be placed on hold.

I am currently in Cedar Rapids for the day spending time with John. If you would like to send well wishes to him please use our company email at [email protected] or reach out to me directly. We have discussed this as a team- and as lifelong friends.

CKD has an action plan to come back bolder than before, but for now we ask that everyone send well wishes to John and fly a kite for him. We do plan to continue bringing cutting edge kites made with integrity and foster safe, growth oriented environments in the kiting community. We are pulling for a strong recovery for John and one of the big reasons CKD is what it is.

Thanks to you all, and for your support,
Devin

03/02/2025

Some lovely customs that headed out this week. More going to kite party…. Are you going? Let us know!

01/30/2025

A striking set of extremes headed out earlier to Italy. Intention Vent, and Super Ultralight. If you haven’t noticed how we co solicited panels in the SUL, this is a great chance to compare with the original layout.

12/25/2024

Happy holidays to everyone. Here’s to another year of life, love, learning, and …. Kites 😍

Enjoy your season, all.

12/07/2024

Two very different flavors of Intention that have gone out recently. Lovely how kites just one # apart can be so different!

11/28/2024

Get your orders in for free worldwide shipping! Promos open up at midnight, CST.

09/29/2024

Nice to see some Spurs back on the table 👍🏼

09/05/2024

Ah, Frank…what a guy 😍

09/01/2024

Frank has landed in Cali! Get your Surf City Special only at The Kite Connection

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Cedar Rapids, IA
52403

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http://Canvaskitedesigns.com/

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