Leading Edge: Upcycled kites and wings

30/10/2025

I am no longer accepting kites/wings or gear to upcycle. Thanks to all who supported this project.

PLEASE, PLEASE continue to recycle. High schools usually have Textile Technology courses which can use the fabric and gear. Lower socio-economic schools are particularly happy to accept the ripstop nylon and dacron….fabrics which are normally very expensive.

I hope you are rewarded with strong, steady winds and kite/wing buddies who keep you laughing. Cheers Joyce

19/01/2025

WETSUIT MATS....ORDER YOURS TODAY. These mats are off to Auckland, but I have ripstop nylon fabric for many more. Stand in the middle, drop your gear into it, pull the drawstring, throw it into the car. Instant protection from sand, seeds and gravel. Lined, compact, washable, strong, toggle to close. Each: Approx 88cm diameter, 6cm band, 2 toggles. $40 each plus $7.50 postage

02/01/2025

2 WETSUIT MATS..SOLD .... An ideal gift from down under friends to friends in Europe...light, bright and upcycled. Stand in the middle, drop your gear into it, pull the drawstring, throw it into the car. Instant protection from sand, seeds and gravel. Lined, compact, washable, strong, toggle to close. Each: Approx 88cm diameter, 6cm band, 2 toggles. $40 each

30/12/2024

19/12/2024

SAND BAGS: NOW ALL SOLD..ORDER YOURS NOW.......anchor your wing/kite while you finish setting up/talk to mates; let your wing/kite dry safely; secure that 2nd wing/kite which is ready to go when winds change.
Each Sand Bag is designed in 2 halves to fill and fall over both sides of the leading edge. Just fill it with a little or a lot of sand. It is light for easy travel, durable, strong (double fabric), washable, velcro closing, 2 handles to carry (Approx 38cm x 63cm). $20 plus postage ($7.50 for 1 bag, $9.50 for 2 NZ, urban)

13/12/2024

SAND BAGS. It's a rainy day in Tauranga so I'm in full production mode. These 8 SAND BAGS are in the final stage of loving attention and are available immediately.
Sand Bags: anchor your wing/kite while you finish setting up/talk to mates; let your wing/kite dry safely; secure that 2nd wing/kite which is ready to go when winds change.

Each Sand Bag is designed in 2 halves to fill and fall over both sides of the leading edge. Just fill it with a little or a lot of sand. It is light for easy travel, durable, strong (double fabric), washable, velcro closing, 2 handles to carry (Approx 38cm x 63cm). $20 plus postage ($7.50 for 1, $9.50 for 2 [NZ, urban]).

12/12/2024

SUNNY SACS hang over the gear shift in your car, to hold your sunnies and sun screen. These were a special order and they lined up eagerly when they heard that they would get posted to Gisborne/Gizzy/Tairāwhiti...land of good wine, food and surf.

05/12/2024

I've washed the fabric....more WETSUIT MATS are in production. Order yours as a unique, upcycled product. Stand in the middle, drop your gear into it, pull the drawstring, throw it into the car. Instant protection from sand, seeds and gravel. Lined, compact, washable, strong, toggle to close. Each: Approx 88cm diameter, 6cm band, 2 toggles. $40 each plus postage

03/12/2024

ONLY C REMAINS>>>>>>Use a SAND BAG to gently anchor your pumped-up wing/kite and know your wing/kite is secured against shifting winds. Each sand bag is designed in 2 halves to fill and fall over both sides of the leading edge. Just fill it with a little or a lot of sand. It is light for easy travel, durable, strong (double fabric), velcro closing, 2 handles to carry (Approx 38cm x 63cm). $20.

05/11/2024

Chaos in the garage again...sewing
wetsuit mats and sand bags. Order now to get one for
yourself or buddy. For details, see postings at
https://www.facebook.com/Leading.Edge.Upcycled.kit
es.wings

28/10/2024

Off to Taranaki. This is a Wetsuit mat made from upcycled kite/wing fabric. Stand in the middle, drop your gear into it, pull the drawstring, throw it into the car. Instant protection from sand, seeds and gravel. Lined, compact, washable, strong, toggle to close. Each: Approx 88cm diameter, 6cm band, 2 toggles. $40 each plus $7.50 postage. Order one for yourself or your sporty buddy.

24/10/2024

'A' NOW SOLD. Unpredictable winds? Need a break? Use a Sand Bag to anchor that second, pumped-up wing/kite or simply take a break and know your wing/kite is secured. Each sand bag is designed in 2 halves to fill and fall over both sides of the leading edge. Just fill it with a little or a lot of sand. It is light for easy travel, durable, strong (double fabric), velcro closing, 2 handles to carry (Approx 38cm x 63cm). $20.