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| CHOOSING AND BUYING A STUNT KITE |
Beginner Kites
These are generally small kites with a wide wind range. They are supplied with 30-40kg line on handles and do not generate a great pull. These kites are easy to fly, forgiving and with the tough fibreglass frame, very durable. Suitable for all age groups.
View examples: Tomcat | Helta Skelta | Meteor
Intermediate Kites
These can vary considerably in size and can be flown in a wide wind range. They are designed mainly for good all round smooth performance. Supplied with Dyneema lines and wrist straps. Straps being more comfortable when flying these more powerful kites. The framework for this range of kites can be fibreglass and/or carbon fibre.
View examples: Streaker | Tornado | Skydancer | Phantom
Advanced Kites
These kites are designed to suit very specific conditions and are designed for advanced performance and trick flying. Supplied with Dyneema lines and straps. The framework is carbon fibre. This type of kite is best suited to the experienced flier.
Parafoils
These types of kites vary in size considerably. There are kites for youngsters that do not pull too hard and then the bigger kites designed for power kiting and can be used for buggying, kite landboarding and water re-launchable foils specifically for Kitesurfing.
View examples: Mini Airflex | Airflex
CONCLUSION
This short manual on stunt kites is only an introduction to, sport kite flying. We would like to wish you many years of enjoyment and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us - click here.