Rolf began kiting in 1992 at the age of 31. In 1996, he created his first original soft kite design: a flying lobster. Over the following years, other sea creatures, such as starfish, seahorses, and additional designs, were added to his collection. In 1996, he won the German championship with his 15-meter-long Lobster kite, and he won again in 2007 with a flying Dragon.
Until 2008, kite-making—or Rolf’s company, Kitesor—was just a side business for him, but it eventually became his main focus. Over the years, he has visited numerous festivals around the world, returning each time with fresh inspiration for his designs. A particularly special highlight came in 2016 when he created Pete’s Dragon (Elliot) for Disney.
You can watch some of his videos at youtube.com/@rolfzimmermann4443 and view pictures at RZ-Kites.com.