Anyone seen a kite like this before?? I saw it on an old episode of Leave It To Beaver. Seems to be similar to a hargrave or box design.

The Green Hornet

Was flying beautifully, even in the light rain!

What category of kite is this, and have I got the cross-spars right? Tx
(Fun fact: I still fly my Peter Powell stunt kite from the early 1970s!)

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Dave at the Kite Connection is having a big sale. Just FYI. If anyone wanted to pick up a Widow Pro Classic at a big discount, now would be the time. I already got mine.

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Looking to buy a power kite as a gift.

Any recommendations of a make or model?

Any online retailers that are reputable? Any deals that you know of seeing we're heading into Christmas? Not looking to spend hundreds and hundreds.

He's had a couple over the years. He's a good intermediate. Preferably 3m.

Any suggestions??

I started with kites around 15 years ago, I bought a small dual line stunt kite (Rhombus Entry) and a few weeks later I presumed I was into power kites so I bought a HQ little Beast. After a few years the fun was gone and the kites were stored away. Recently I have found the fun again in kiting but I discovered it's not the power but the tricks I'm into. In the last few months I learned the leading edge launch, cartwheel and tipstand, all with the little Rhombus kite. Now I'm looking for a new kite to learn and do more tricks with, for now my doubts are between the HQ Shade (lightwind UL kite) or a Prism Quantum 2.0. My guess is that they both are really capable of tricks but what kite would be better for a beginner for learning tricks? I have no problem holding a kite up in the lowest wind range and like I mentioned I can pull of some simple basic tricks. I live in land, far from the coast. Most of the time the wind would be in the lower to mid range for the Prism Quantum or mid to upper range for the HQ Shade.

Hi, thanks for reading. These questions are probably stupid.

Does kite flying get you much physical exercise? I mean, normal park use, without riding on a wind board over the ocean. If I stay mostly in one spot, possibly doing tricks or whatever, will I get more exercise than just playing video games all day? Or is it mostly just standing there and I should just get a yo-yo?

Are there kites that won't damage anything when they crash? Like, even if it flies straight into a moving car? Or would a padded bumper of some sort keep it from flying?

Is there a way to not get hit by lighting? Like, maybe a separate, more-conducting line that hangs freely or is attached to the string halfway up from a grounding point? Don't fly it in the rain, I get it.

We are all so spoiled by the Internet to expect an easy answer to our questions, so it can be frustrating when an answer is elusive. Such is the case here: I have an original Skynasaur stunt kite and it came with the handles pictured here. I have searched endlessly but cannot find a single picture that shows the correct way to wind the line onto them. If anyone can explain or show the right way, I'd be grateful. I also have only recently learned about sleeving the lines, and would appreciate learning where it's correct to put the sleeves on. Many thanks in advance.1

In 1989 I bought a plastic, single-line kite that was shaped like a hang glider with a 3d man holding the steering frame. On his belly there were 2 attachment options: a snap-in, fixed hook to fly it as a traditional, single-line kite, and also a horizontal post so that, once you had the kite in the air several meters, you could quickly release tension, which would allow the string to slip loose. The glider would turn down wind and take a looooong glide to the ground. I’d love to find one again. It was one of the most unique designs I’ve ever seen. I have no won’t have 2-line and a quad-line kite, but the hang glider is still one of the most memorable kites ever. Anyone know anything about that design? Maker? Model?

This year I have become obsessed with kite flying. Had bought a standard prism zenith 5 and absolutely loved flying it; it opened me up to the kite world and this sub! As my love for kites grew originally I was only interested in how high to can get my kite into the air and bought a 2000’. I’ve looked in this sub and some subs and found duel line stunt kites and NEED one! Just wondering about what steel you guys may recommend and lines to run I’ve seen to run high lbs lines and non Kevlar. But when watching videos how do duel line not get tangles when stunting? Doing all those flips and spins is that ever an issue? What’s the best way for making sure it doesn’t get tangled to oblivion? Any help would do!

I’m currently loooming into buying a prism quantum 2.0 because I love the colorway and have heard good things but just wondering in your guys opinion!! Thank you !

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I bought a collection of kites that included an EFM. Unfortunately, the EFM is missing its stand-off rods.

Can anyone tell me the length of the rods?

Note: This is specifically the EFM and not the MEFM, which uses longer stand-offs.

The stand-off used in the photo is just for reference. It is likely not the correct length.

I’ve never built a kite before but does anyone know of a company that makes custom kites? Or has plans for the NPW 24? Or the NPW9. I’d be happy with that

Wondering what these are worth. I haven’t flown in sometime now. All three are in perfect condition. I might be willing to part ways.

Did I buy the wrong thing or did I tie it wrong?

Product specs:

- Kevlar
- Braided line
- Strength: 40lbs

Anyone know a good seller on AliExpress? I'm trying to buy a 16ft / 5m Delta kite and both vendors I've bought from provided a fake tracking number and never shipped the item. Is there a seller that actually isnt a scam?

Maxi Trilobite

I know of the Facebook groups "Sell a kite" and "Second-hand kite SINGLE line."

The stuff I'm selling isn't getting good visibility on eBay since it's a bit niche. Thanks for any help.

It's getting darker earlier, I'd generally advise against flying at night, but just in case the kite bug bites I've added some glow in the dark tape to my Aether for one of those nighttime flying sessions.

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Hello everyone,

I am writing a story set in a fantasy world, and I am hoping to pick your brains to make sure what I've got is feasible and not completely out of order.

Given the right conditions, how long could a kite stay up? I've seen some of your beautiful videos on this sub-reddit, and it looks like a kite could theoretically remain aloft for as long as the wind is stable. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I am asking because this world has information cairns that use kites to attract people. However, this would be pointless if the kites can't stay up for a reasonable amount of time.

Thank you

Busy in the kite and corn fields today

i got my traction kite caught in a tree, real bad, in the process of retrieving it i regretfully tore it along the seam of one of the cells, about six inches. what would be the preferred way to repair it? its my favorite kite! anyone?

I have a WindDance 2 and just recently aquired a WindDance 1. I am now looking for the WindDance 3 to make my collection complete. If you have one for sale please reach out to me!

Just flew itself into a ponderosa pine and it says it wants to stay. I say no you mustn’t stay…..stay tuned for chapter 2…….