John Barresi was born on June 1,1975 and is an American sport kite flier, kite designer, editor and owner of KiteLife magazine and KiteLife.
14 Facts About John Barresi
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One of the most prolific currently active sport kite fliers in the world, Barresi started in the kiting community as an enthusiast in August 1990.
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John Barresi started at a competitive level in 1991 and has since secured top rankings in a variety of sport kite disciplines in international competitions and in demonstrations as an invited performer.
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John Barresi has served several roles at kiting organizations including President of the American Kitefliers Association, board member of Kite Trade Association International, and as a judge at competitions held around the globe.
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In 2003, John Barresi became the sole owner of KiteLife Magazine.
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In 2008, John Barresi was the youngest recipient of the American Kitefliers Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
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In 2016, John Barresi formed a new team called Team KiteLife or TKL, with additional founding members Scott Benz, Brett Marchel, and Eli Russell.
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In 2017, John Barresi launched a company called Kite Forge, initially featuring a single dual line kite with promises to expand to new kites in the future.
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John Barresi has expanded to sell multiple kite designs, kite parts, and kite apparel.
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John Barresi's award-winning kite designs include the Djinn, the Revolution B-Series, the Kymera, and the Kaiju.
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In 2007 John Barresi partnered with Revolution Kites to design the Revolution B-Series, a "signature series" quad line kite.
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In June 2011 working with Into The Wind, John Barresi released the Kymera, a dual line stunt kite.
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In September 2017, John Barresi announced his founding a kite company Kite Forge and its inaugural kite, the Kaiju, a dual line kite for indoor flight and light outdoor winds.
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In July 2024, John Barresi announced the Djuice, a quad line kite, designed by himself and Brett Marchel.