"Bragiel is truly an artist, putting on a show which requires great control and precision with nothing but grace and apparent ease."

- Cannon Beach Gazette

"Carl is magical. I could watch him fly all day long. His choice of music and his ability to choreograph his routines to fit the music draw you in to his performance and for that moment, you are lost in the Zen-ness of Kites, Wind, and Man. His performances are cathartic and some of the best therapy I have ever found."

- Deb Lenzen, Kitemaker, North Dakota

"A wonderfully mesmerizing show... Carl is clearly one of the most proficient 'multi-kite' fliers in the world."

- David Gomberg, President
American Kitefliers Association

"Carl makes the impossible look magically easy and elegantly beautiful."

"I have seen Carl pull off an entire three kite routine in winds that would challenge the best of us just to keep a kite aloft. Carl's routines are one of those rare moments at a kite festival when the kiters are just as awestruck as the spectators."

- Arnold Stellema. Santa Rosa, Ca.

Festival announcer, kitemaker, AKA, AOK member.

"There are a few fliers in the USA that can truly be considered an equal part of any festival... Carl is one of those, with a distinct style and rare skill that thrills audiences every time!"

- John Barresi
Editor/Publisher
Kitelife Magazine

"We knew it was time to give up trying to fly Pairs when Carl was flying so much better all by himself."

- John and Mary Gabby, "Windependent"

“If there is a way to mix….IMPACT and GRACE in one split second…Carl can DO IT! Covering many festivals over the last 20+ years, Carl has mastered a skill that leaves the spectators in pure awe! The sensual message and visual image of Carl’s choreographed routines with his selected music and kites completes any Festival. I salute you Carl for showing the world the freedom of colorful art - music- action with your skills! Gold Bless America!”

Rick Talbott – Newberg, Oregon

Retired Kite Festival Announcer- Past AKA, AOK & whatever’s left