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8. emma kites Kevlar Line Cord for Kite Flying Outdoor Living Tactical Camping (Braid, 1000ft 250lb)

    Features:
  • Kevlar Line is most used for Flying Single Line Kites. A snap swivel is attached for easy clip to the kite bridle.
  • LOW STRETCH! Kevlar string has much less stretch than string of other material, like nylon. This means a lot in kite control. You are able to get quicker and much more sensitive response from kite with Kevlar string, whenever you fly a delta kite or a quad stunt kite.
  • High Tensile Strength! Kevlar has a great advantage to make it outstanding in all kinds of kite string. It can concentrate same strength in much thinner and lighter body. The Lighter, the better! Two construction to your preference, twist and braid! Braid (Multi-strands interweaving process) makes the string much more solid and durable. It won't unravel like twisted line. All yarns will still hold together even one of them are broken, making it safer.
  • Cut-Resistance! One of the best advantages of Kevlar string. It helps avoid many unexpected string snaps which happen a lot in binding and fastening objects with sharp edges. Kevlar line will much reduce your risk of losing your precious kites.
  • There is more to do with Kevlar string than you imagine. Due to its high strength, high toughness, high melt-point and high abrasion resistance, Kevlar line will do great in so many applications, like fishing, camping / hiking equipment fastening, usual mason's line, plant support, gardening work, decoration hanging, creative projects, etc.
emma kites Kevlar Line Cord for Kite Flying Outdoor Living Tactical Camping (Braid, 1000ft 250lb)
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u/StringBoi · 3 pointsr/kites

I run a kite shop here in Atlanta and can tell you that the main difference in pricing has to do with quality. Premier Kites makes some cheaper, but good quality general kites....but I would suggest looking at Prism or HQ. Both have excellent kites, but I prefer Prism for their single lines and stunt kites, while HQ is amazing for their foils (power/speed kites).

Prism has a great Stowaway Delta that we sell a ton of at our store, they retail for about $35. I highly suggest these for people looking for a single line that is of great quality and not very expensive. It comes with everything you need all in a great package. The kite folds up nicely into the bag, and the flying line hooks right into the bag as well.

We also have carried that same line winder you linked and I can tell you that its okay for light flying, but if you have something that has a bit of a tug on it and your not paying attention, the handle that you wind the line in with can slip out of your fingers and start turning really fact and do a number on your hand. I would suggest either using what comes with the kite you purchase, or opt for something like these. They are classics, and they even come in a wooden version but for some reason I dont see theirs listed on Amazon. Anyway...just some suggestions, hope I've helped some!

u/Aeri73 · 2 pointsr/kites

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HQ-117366-Infinity-Sport-Kite/dp/B001TKFRWG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_h_b_cs_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VEVZ4TVQB01QSXBC256

this kite should keep you busy for years without you ever learning all it's capable of :-) it's about 150us and you'll need some high end lines that will cost you about 25 max.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HQ-Shadow-Sports-Stunt-Kite/dp/B0035FVGFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1410477266&sr=1-1&keywords=hq+shadow is a bit cheaper but it's more of a basic learner kite. you'll get started ok but in about a years practice you'll know how to fly it and need a different kite (or want one anyway) but it's more directed to light wind.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prism-Nexus-Stunt-Kite-Spectrum/dp/B000XA046M/ref=sr_1_9?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1410477343&sr=1-9&keywords=prism+kite
this prism nexus is the cheapest I would advise. it's even more basic than the second HQ but it should be great fun and only half the price.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prism-Quantum-Stunt-Kite-Fire/dp/B000BMBQY6/ref=sr_1_8?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1410477343&sr=1-8&keywords=prism+kite
is a good capable trick kite. price is about 150 I would think

u/Anotherscientist · 1 pointr/kites

I just ordered a suspiciously similar kite from Amazon. I believe it's slightly different, but it's tough to tell because the pictures on the Amazon site don't seem to even agree with each other. Yours has a sort of pectoral fin, whereas the one I ordered only has that in some of the images.

Regardless, the Amazon one seems to come with a tail (pictured in the listing) that just looks like a windsock. Maybe this helps? Once I get it in hand and a chance to try it out, I'll send you a message.

u/vichina · 3 pointsr/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.

u/jflockaful · 1 pointr/kites

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!

u/exDM69 · 2 pointsr/kites

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/

u/rammer39 · 1 pointr/kites

Hengda Kite 15m Large Power Snake Kites with Flying Line Outdoor Fun Sports Kite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015WE8UN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5WQTCbK1RGJQ1

u/Abunchofrandomwords · 1 pointr/kites

I bought this one for my kids. It’s cheap easy to fly and fairly well built. Nothing wrong with any of the other recommendations but this my be more suited for a non hobbits looking for his kids. IMHO

https://www.amazon.com/Weifang-New-Sky-Kites-Premium/dp/B00IVX7N4E/ref=mp_s_a_1_43?keywords=delta%2Bkite&qid=1564618316&s=gateway&sr=8-43&th=1&psc=1

u/thehumanhive · 3 pointsr/kites

For a single string parafoil kite, I would suggest the Prism Stowaway Parafoil.

Once you're ready to move on to a two string kite, I would suggest the Prism Snapshot 1.2.

u/Crash3636 · 4 pointsr/kites

I have been flying for 30+ years at the beach and nothing can beat a basic ring type reel. Every single mechanical reel will break.

Shanti 9 Fast Winding Plastic Hoop Spool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6AZLQB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_surIDb7XGMMHD