The Kite Lab
The genuine zero-wind kites by Thomas Horvath
The flight concept
Minimal synergetic zero wind kites are living flying objects. By giving subtle impulses through the flying line, they glide and float in still air. Optimized for this completely new concept, each kite celebrates its own refined flight characteristics.
The kites
Thomas Horvath researches and develops these zero-wind kites floating on one single flying line. Innovative technology, precision and compositions of ultralight material form the kinetic objects in the kite-lab™.
Wing and delta designs
Wing designs feature a high aspect ratio for efficient soaring in broader space. Compact delta shapes are lower aspect ratio kites. Being agile they love to float in urban environment. With a bit of wind and a long flying line, you can also enjoy static high flights.
Last minute kites
There are a couple of finished zero wind kites here in the studio too, ready for same day shipping or pick-up in Zurich. One or two kites of each:
de tomaso superleggera
de tomaso honey
urban ninja: the numbers
i'll be back urban rhythm edition
You may wish to personalize the tube with a couple of words if the kite will be an exclusive express gift.
Floating into the flow
The lightest kite in the world: "i'll be back urban flow edition" is a perfect instrument for zero-wind floating, including our zero wind flight guarantee.
Which kite to fly? Intended to be an overview for a collector, see the kites in a graphical overview.
Communicate with kites
Cooperating with companies is our passion. A high-tech zero-wind-kite as a present or series with your logo printed on the sail.
When color should fit: The Icarex collection 2024 for kites, including some rarities.
Workshops 2024
Next kite-making-workshops in the kite-lab:
fall and winter 2024
New with "the barcode sticky 3.7" and extensively prepared parts. Please check back here from time to time for updates and drop us a line if you are interested in.
With companies we safe a desired individual date for a workshop.
Hangouts 2024
Find a selection of kite festivals in and around Switzerland. Including a couple of hangouts in Zurich. The zero wind hangouts have a relaxed workshop character, if you have some questions about flight, setup or new products, drop by. It's part of our service and free, test flights inclusive.
Newsletter: floating
You will get brief infos once in a while, usually one per season: Tips for flying, adjusting and tuning your kites, infos on products or general news.
Email to floating@horvath.ch, email addresses won't be given to anybody.