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NEW YORK AIR CIRCUSWINS $25,000The New York Air Circus, comprisedof Robbi and ChristineSugarman, Bill and Sue Edison,and Stu Cohen walked away froma New York City contest $25,000Cobra Kites, U .S . distributor forFlexifoil International has announcedthe discontinuance ofthe Hyper-16 from their line . "Thereare no more in stock," accordingto Jeanne Merry of Cobra, "andwe have no plans to produceothers ." Look for the introductionthis summer of the Super 12 .5which will replace the Hyper asFlexifoil's power unit .Nearly ready for delivery arenew fluorescent colors which willbe available on most models .Look for these in your local kiteshops in the near future .richer last fall . The contest, run byNYC radio station 92 .3 K-Rock wasdesigned to promote the station'scall letters in the most unusual andimaginative way, making it highlyvisible . Photographs, videos, oraudio tapes were used by contestantsto submit projects to the station.The NYAC took up the challenge. In conjunction with FrankAbbate of Fotovision Inc ., a videowith music and narration waspresented .Several 252 Suttons, assortedwindsocks, and the GIANT pink pigwindsock were adorned with theradio station's call letters. Threeultra-light Spin-offs were alsodecorated with the call lettersand flown by Robbi, Stuart, andBill .The grand prize boosted theNYAC's cash winnings for 1988 to arecord $28,000 .Bill Baker, of Peter Powell Kites,Inc., has announced that anyonewinning a National competitionwith a Peter Powell product willreceive a $1000.00 check for theirefforts . The offer extends throughthe 1989 flying season . Further informationmay be obtained bycontacting : Bill Baker, Peter PowellKites Inc., at 1040 N .E . 43 Court,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334; or bycalling : 305-565-5588 ."Skip' Parks of Banshee Kites hasinformed SKQ that the Chikara willbe produced in a larger range ofwing sizes . Soon to be availablewill be 2', 4', 6', and 8' models .Check the New Product reviewsection for a full write-up on thisimpressive new stunter .Dealerships advertising Top-ofthe-Lineproducts at more than20% off manufacturer's suggestedretail will be dropped from furtherservice by TOL. Valid sales receiptsindication a sale reflecting morethan a 20% discount will result inthe same discontinuation .