What are
/r/kites'
favorite Products & Services?
From 3.5 billion Reddit comments
The most popular Products mentioned in /r/kites:
The most popular Services mentioned in /r/kites:
The most popular Android Apps mentioned in /r/kites:
The most popular reviews in /r/kites:
I think any delta kit would do. I just got into kite flying a few months ago. The delta kite from amazon fly super well in very low winds. I’d say it’s a great beginner kite and you can fly it on most days.
Something like this. Less than $20 on Amazon.
These entry level parafoil kites are pretty darn simple, I don't think there's much of a difference which brand you get.
https://www.amazon.com/Breeze-Rainbow-Inch-Sport-Kite/dp/B003BQIHOQ/
I have the same one, bought mine on Amazon. Amazona's Presentz® Black 3D 24ft Large Octopus Paul Parafoil Kite Black with Handle & String, Beach Park Outdoor Fun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T5FDPQW?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
HQ Symphony beach 2.2 meter is a lot of fun and tough as nails.
Just to give an update, I decided to get a Mac Sports XL wagon with cargo net because of the 300 lb capacity and gaps in the wheels I could use for a chain lock. I found one on Craigslist in my city for $50 less than online, but it was still a 120 mile drive(!). I'm very happy with it so far, and it was great getting out to the field in one trip Saturday, including the folding chair I usually don't want to make an extra trip for. For weights, I found a 7 gallon jug at Goodwill for $5 and filled it about 2/3rds full of sand. It definitely works, but it's big and hard to manage (although much easier with the wagon). I think for the weights I'm going to focus on what they call sandbag kettlebells. I found a 10 lb one at another Goodwill that I can use for small kites, and it put me on that path. I'm going to order a couple of these (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FRL41LJ/ref=crt\_ewc\_img\_srh\_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3PEXOP9I2FNAB) and see how it goes. I can use multiples for larger kites, but individually they seem very manageable.
If the wagon has easily removable wheels, that could be a good start - If the wheels come off with a cotter pin or similar type of hitch pin, it could be pretty easy to just have some weight in the wagon (water, rocks, whatever), then take the wheels off of it and let it sit flush on the ground.
If the wheels have spokes, you can easily tie a rope from one of the front wheels through the spokes, to the rear wheel - would keep the wheels from rolling, and force them to be dragged if the kite were to be able to pull the wagon.
I almost always tie down my kites. It's far more relaxing even if I'm only flying the one kite.
I have a few lengths of paracord or nylon webbing that I've got for kite tie-downs.
I tie a knot (figure 8 for paracord and square for webbing) in one end and a loop in the other. Then I find something appropriate and I hitch the webbing tie-down to it (by just looping the tag end through the loop). Then when I launch whatever static kite to the height I want I grab a length of the kite line and do a hitch loop and put that around and tighten down on the webbing just behind the knot. Once it's flying I can have a seat or mess with another kite or have a drink or whatever.
If you're at a grassy field you could use one of these corkscrew style trampoline anchors and hitch your tie-downs to that. I'd bring a length of something, like a wood dowel, to put through the eye of the anchor and help with screwing it into the ground.
This video shows about the same process I use. He uses a big loop. I just use a length with a knot in one end and a loop on the other.
Here is the link to a product in the official amazon prism store front where shipping is cheaper - down vote that ya goof - Prism Synapse Dual-line Parafoil Kite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UTLRI0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VGQK9CB0YJXS8693E7QV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
To add to this, stunt kites lines get wrapped to the same wind-up thingy.
Usually they're flat plastic and have an elastic strap or bungee that holds the line on after you wrap it. The goal is to wind both lines together with enough tension to keep it from unspooling or tangling. It doesn't need MUCH tension. The elastic cord should then wrap around the line winder and lock in somehow. Then you can toss that winder in your kite bag with no worries.
There's one in this pic on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081D95XK6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_VYGZDYRJK2M8BNVG5MG0
Posting my reply from your duplicate thread:
They're typically custom built.
There have been a few attempts at commercial products over the years, but they usually aren't profitable enough to stay around. I remember seeing ads for them back through the 1980s. People will sell them for a few years, then fade out of business. Sometimes they're specific to a brand or style of kite, other times they're simple generic clips that can go over a spar or leading edge, or they're backed with adhesive tape. There aren't many people who have the interest in flying illuminated kites, and the people who do tend to prefer custom solutions rather than mass-produced.
There are simple systems like finger-lights or clips that can be placed on the leading edge. You can even get some glow sticks and use clear packing tape. You can get box of 100 fingertip lights for a few bucks, basically a little LED light with an elastic loop, then affix them on the kite yourself however you want.
There are complex systems with animated patterns, such as a mesh on the surface of the kite, strips of light on a sport kite, lights throughout a show kite, or deltas that have a bunch of lights making animated patterns like snowflakes or hearts or whatever. These days they're a mix of LEDs and EL wire. Those are custom, and they aren't cheap as you're paying for between dozens to hundreds of hours of work by both programmers and electronics folks. I've built a few of these and worked with others on them. Every one is custom, unique, handmade, and priced accordingly.
This is our official website, you can go to our Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/JEKOSEN-Butterfly-Adults-Outdoor-Activities/dp/B08SBTG93Z/ref=sr\_1\_15?crid=17LS7O92B8R91&keywords=kites&qid=1640158609&sprefix=kites%2Caps%2C317&sr=8-15
That' said, this is a pretty slow handing and forgiving dual line kite. It will still do loops and whatnot. It's got fewer and more simple bridle lines than a Prism 140 (which I also own) and it works fine stock.
I would pace out the lines and tie 1" loops right near the end so they can go over the cleats in the handles.
I wouldn't get a kid that young a dual line.
I'd get them a really basic little kite like this, only two bridle lines so minimal tangle potential and it flies in almost no wind and doesn't pull much even in high wind.
They will have a kite they can actually fly and pretty much launch themselves while you're out flying.
The last smaller octopus kite I got online was this one off Amazon. It shipped from the US and flies great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BG9RCJ2/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Good save! Glad it mostly ended ok. After about the 10th time cutting myself like this I bought some cheap mechanics gloves. I don't use them all the time, but on the gustier days they are nice insurance for my hands.
Thanks! Ive not flown this one solo yet, but feel pretty confident i can now. As far as the wrestle down, Ive got a few things to help me with that.
I used to struggle my kites down out of the sky, fighting with the reel and hard pulling string, and wasted gobs of energy doing so. I felt like a fool after a buddy taught me the ways of walking a kite down. Take a carabiner ( I really like these for walking down, as well as pulling stakes back up ). So you clip it on the line (kite staked down) hold the handle, and walk towards the kite. It effortlessly comes to the ground, unhook the bridal, roll it up, and wind up the string like its nothing. Speedy winder slurps the line up in just a handful of seconds.
Easy Peazy!
I want to jump in here to give you a suggestion as I've been purchasing a lot of kites as of late. This one would be an absolute hit at your afternoon park flying session and is really impressive in it's size looks and flight vs cost. The fins do come in random colors and you get a neat tail included with the flying string.
Even if you get other kites grab a few of these
$12.59 @ amazon - https://www.amazon.com/AGPtEK®-Frameless-Parafoil-Dolphin-Breeze/dp/B00MGESC8A I also tried the octopus kite but the above dolphin kite is way more impressive and stable in flight.
There are lots of great lines available online that are meant for kite flying. Using braided fishing line can be dangerous to anyone getting caught up in it, even if it’s just you trying to untangle something and wind catches the kite. Fishing line will also perform very differently in the air than kite line will, and may stretch. sport kite line like this would be great, but I recommend you buy it from a local, small lite shop such as Kitty Hawk Kites in NC, or Kite Loft in MD.
A Prism Synapse is a pretty decent one. It comes in 3 sizes. Larger is more powerful, but also is apparently less responsive.
Link to the smallest one (which happens to be in my amazon cart right now anyway):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UTLRI0A/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
There is an octopus kite on Amazon that is perfect, no stick, so you can't break it (and kids can't get hurt by it) and it scrunches down into a neat little bag.
I also have a diamond kite but think that octopus kite is going to be my go to.
Edit : Less than 17 bucks and great reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014NMGEQO/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_RbwZEbRCZB2V0
Cool thanks. It says the wind speed is 8mph where I am at the moment. What wind speed would be good? https://www.amazon.co.uk/AGREATLIFE-Huge-Rainbow-Kite-Kids/dp/B012D3PN7G/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1531234528&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kite+rainbow&dpPl=1&dpID=51GXhuGSp-L&ref=plSrch I got this one. I have taken it out a little and it does easily lift with just the slightest breeze but there's hardly any :(
The tail is the Prism 75' Tube Tail. There is a clip on the tail which attaches to a loop on my kite. It seems quite secure.
Thanks for the response!
I've been flying a kite like this and I've been thinking about attaching a gopro to my kite like in this video
I noticed that they were flying a kite that was more similar to yours and the weight of the kite may have contributed to the stability of their video. If I were to buy a kite similar to the one in the video, do you know what keywords/size/length/price I should look for?
Thanks again!
Yeah that should be enough the small stunt kites move very fast so try small movements.
I would probably go with this one since its a better brand and better construction. Worth the extra $4
Comes in blue as well
if you have any problems look online for some videos on how to fly stunt kites.
In case you want to try you can link two of them together and fly them both by one person :p I think they are a little more stable that way to.
> Entry level stunt kite http://www.amazon.com/Breeze-Colorwave-Stunt-Kite-48-Inch/dp/B007E90IHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442848748&sr=8-1&keywords=stunt+kite
This is one we're really looking at. It says it comes with 80ft of line....should that be adequate? Is there anything else we should know about them before we start?
Thank you for the reply. I have just a few follow up questions:
What about getting some dacron or other material and cutting my own lines? (I was looking at this http://www.amazon.com/100LB-Dyneema-Strong-Braided-Fishing/dp/B009661Y72/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430844327&sr=8-2&keywords=spectra+line potentially ) I can still use the old handles I was given, so I could potentially save some money.
For a prism fanatic, would 50 pound line be strong enough for moderate winds?