2023 Color The Wind Kite Festival - Clear Lake, IA

It was slippery out there for my 4th Color The Wind, but the wind came in like a champ around 10:30 am. Flew the Maxi Ray and Maxi Crab, the Jordan Pro AirForm 200, and some smaller items. Thank you to the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, founders Larry and Kay Day, and all the sponsors and community for a GREAT event! #ColorTheWind #KiteFestival You too can wear the iconic KitesUp! "Life is More Exciting with Kiting" T-shirt -- tinyurl.com/Ki...

[@PanyingPilot]

Well that was an epic success. I couldn't help but wonder if the flyers equip with ice crampons. Taking a tumble would be a bother. New patriot octo in the mix. The angelfish filled out well too.

[@MichaelKSherman]

Quite a day! We do wear ice cleats when it's solid ice like this. Next wee in Iron Mountain we'll wear snow boots.

[@redkitecrewJonny]

Just wow! One of the best displays on the ice I’ve seen. Really beautiful effect with the sheen of the ice reflections. Amazing array of kites and what a turnout. Kudos to everyone and another super event capture Michael.

[@MichaelKSherman]

@@redkitecrewJonny was quite an event!

[@marylehman5379]

Amazing video Michael - I just commented to Jim Nicholls to check it out if he wants to “vicariously” enjoy cold winter kite flying! Thank you for filming and sharing!!!

[@MichaelKSherman]

Thank Mary! This is one of my favorites.

[@ronstewart9792]

Awesome video Michael . Fantastic turnout and I think I saw my grandson there taking videos. Ron

[@MichaelKSherman]

Thanks, Ron!

[@et464]

Looks like it would be fun with a power foil and slick shoes, or a sled.
Getting back to the car might be tricky, tho.

[@MichaelKSherman]

You said it. Everything was a bit tricky.

[@ScottFlies]

Awesome! I should consider this next year. It would be a seven hour drive for me.

[@MichaelKSherman]

Go for it, Scott!

[@mrlionel1965]

Looks awesome Michael.i have been seeing some of the pics from Bob and Dale. What a magnificent turnout. You guys really put on quite a display.

[@MichaelKSherman]

Thanks, Kenny. Some awesome kites there!

[@mrlionel1965]

There sure was. Looked super awesome.

[@surfjerr]

Oh heck NO frozen world Iam not from we have beach and warm sand ! Longbeach Washington State !

[@MichaelKSherman]

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[@MichaelKSherman]

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[@seewind]

Wow - what a crowd - good wind. Like the end of day wrap up for serious - all day fliers ! Keep the videos coming!

[@MichaelKSherman]

Thanks James. A great and very slippery event. haha😆

[@Kupper-Kites]

Great video, many kites in the sky, also some new kites that I didn't know yet... and how many people admired the kites on the frozen lake... I'm already looking forward to more videos from you... keep it up and many Thanks for showing...

[@MichaelKSherman]

Thank you, Kupper!

[@danofiremano]

Great footage, thanks for sharing, Sir!

[@MichaelKSherman]

You betcha, Dano!

[@frankw1799]

Excellent editing. Thanks

[@MichaelKSherman]

Thanks Frank!

[@crystalwilder]

Slick! Really slick! The video is good too.

[@MichaelKSherman]

Hi Crystal! Thanks!😆

[@vikramsinghkite4358]

Good morning sir A good kites festival

[@MichaelKSherman]

Thanks Vikram!

[@TheKingCaveman]

Love the ending sunset!!!!

[@MichaelKSherman]

It was awesome. My favorite time of day!

[@laetitiaderycke2639]

Bonjour ! Quelle diversité et quelles couleurs !! Magnifique !! Merci !

[@MichaelKSherman]

Je t'en prie!

[@guntherarlt3024]

What a Dream-absoluty perfekt!!👍💯‼️

[@MichaelKSherman]

Kind of you Gunther. Thanks so much for watching!

[@JakeTheKiteGuy]

That was some great video production. Looked fantastic with those transitions.

[@MichaelKSherman]

THANK YOU!!!

[@308Karl]

21m ray?

[@MichaelKSherman]

30m Maxi Patchwork

[@308Karl]

@@MichaelKSherman very impressive. And I thought my 15m ray is "big" 😁

[@ttullis1]

Amazing amount of color in the air!

[@MichaelKSherman]

Such a great day!