Choosing & Flying A Kite
This section of the shop is here to provide you with the right information to choose the perfect we sell..
Mini Kites
Generally these kites are no bigger than a foot across, ideally
suited for the youngest flyers, they can fly in the slightest of winds
and simple to fly, a single line attached to the kite means that they
can be flown with ease. On the whole the Mini Kite range is the
cheapest range of kites we stock, which also makes them great birthday
presents for young children. As these kites are made and sold with
young children in mind, safety is of paramount importance, their small
size means even in a worst case scenario of the kite being crashed into
someone it is unlikely to cause any injury. Please also read the
section below on safe kite flying.
Diamond Kites
The classic kite shape, unchanged for centuries, but now available
in a huge range of styles and sizes. The diamond is a suitable first
kite for children and is a very easy to fly style of kite, although
some consideration should be given to the size of the kite as we sell
many different sizes of diamond kite and some of the larger kites may
be unsuitable for smaller children. Diamond kites generally require
only the slightest of breezes to fly and can reach a high altitude
quite easily, most can also be easily adjusted for the angle of flying
to ensure a stable flight in a wide range of wind conditions, although
they are best flown in a moderate wind coming from a constant
direction. Diamond kites can usually be disassembled easily by removing
the horizontal strut, which makes them easy to store and transport.
Please also read the section below on safe kite flying.
Creature Kites
Creature kites are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes,
and as the name suggests they represent a creature, which could be
something you’d expect to see in the sky, like a bird or butterfly or
something you may not expect to see soaring through the air like an
octopus or frog. Some are diamond in form, some are delta, but some are
purely custom shapes to represent the creature. They are 99% single
lined, and therefore an easy kite to fly for the novice pilot and very
appealing to the young pilot. Usually requiring a moderate wind to fly
they are a low drag kite which means they’re not going to pull you
about when you fly them but can easily reach a good height with little
effort. Please also read the section below on safe kite flying.
Delta Kites (Not to be confused with delta stunt kites)
Delta kites are named after their delta-wing shape, a slanted
triangle design, very aerodynamic and able to fly in very gentle
breezes. Alike to a birds wings or an aeroplanes body. They are a
single line kite and simple to fly, suitable for young pilots they
represent a change to the standard diamond shaped kite and are more
suitable than the diamond to changable winds, although not suitable for
strong winds as they tend to ‘corkscrew’ in the air. Available in a
wide range of sizes, shapes and colours they are a very fun kite to fly
and will be an enjoyable gift for any child, check the size of the kite
though as some are bigger than others and the larger ones may not be
ideally suited for the youngest of pilots. Please also read the section
below on safe kite flying.
Box Kites
Another age-old design, the box kite, flies in a different fashion
to other kites in that the air passes through the kite to create lift
rather than push against a solid face. They usually look as though they
shouldn’t fly, but in fact are one of the most graceful flying kites
there are. Not available in as many forms as the diamond kite, but
every one is beautiful in it’s own way. They are suitable for children
as they produce very little drag, but may also appeal to the adult
flyers out there, in fact they are the ideal gift for active
grandparents to accompany their grandchildren when they’re flying their
kites. Single flying line guarantees an easy flying experience. Please
also read the section below on safe kite flying.
Stunt Kites
Getting a bit more complicated now than the previously mentioned
kites, stunt kites get their name from their ability to perform tricks
in the hands of the pilot, this is down to their 2 string control
method, which by shortening or lengthening one of the strings by
pulling or extending one of the control handles makes the kite take a
different course through the air, practice will allow the pilot to
perform amazing loops, dives and climbs with ease. Not the perfect
choice for smaller children, but will be greatly received by older
children, and also adults, for who we stock a wide range of high end
stunt kites. When browsing our shop note that the stunt kites are
divided into different sections; childrens, novice, advanced and
expert, this is generally dictated by the size of the kite - the larger
ones produce more pull and require more tug on the lines to perform
their tricks. Please also read the section below on safe kite flying.
Power Kites
Finally we reach the cutting edge of 21st century kiting - The power kite, ever more popular and our best selling kites. , the wind is always changing and can only be
guessed at. Keep aware of other people coming close to you and always
supervise young children when flying kites. When you follow the
necessary safety steps kite flying can be one of the most enjoyable
pastimes all year round. Thank you for reading - and fly safely.
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