Molokai Stores
Big Wind Kite Factory & the Plantation Gallery
Maunaloa, HI
Tel. 808/552-2634
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Jonathan and Daphne Socher, kite designers and inveterate Bali-philes, have combined their interests in a kite factory/import shop that dominates the commercial landscape of Maunaloa, the reconstituted plantation town. Maunaloa's naturally windy conditions make it ideal for kite-flying classes, which are offered free when conditions are right. The adjoining Plantation Gallery features local handicrafts such as milo-wood bowls, locally made T-shirts, Hawaii-themed sandblast...
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Great kites, friendly people
Posted by smvtech from Hoschton, GA on January 31, 2009
Just returned from molokai. we visited big wind kites and had a blast talking with the owners. wound up in his shop talking kites. super friendly folks who know their stuff. bought 2 kites. the pirate ship kite is really cool. cannot wait to get it in the air. i highly encourage anyone visiting molokai to visit these folks.
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