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Why does the Spider fly in so much more wind than its cousin, the Beetle? The Spider is equipped with an upper spreader which stabilizes the kite in higher winds. To fly the Beetle in winds up to 28 mph, use Item #7867S, The Beetle Strong Wind Kit which provides a clip-on upper spreader and lower spreader reinforcement spar along with the mesh "Storm Absorber" panel which screens excessive wind from reaching the kite sail. Which stunt kite would be appropriate for a child to fly? First, review the Best Stunt Kites for Beginners section. There you can find the best options for someone who has not flown a stunt kite before. When shopping for a stunt kite for a child, it is important to look at the test weight of the line (i.e. 50-lb., 100-lb., etc.). This indicates the "breaking strength" of the line (the amount of force that must be exerted on the line to cause the line to break) but it also correlates to the relative pull the kite will exert on the flier; the higher the line test, the more pull. Stunt kites that use 50-lb. or 80-lb. line would be the best choice for a pre-teen. Coordinated 8 year-olds may be able to fly a beginner stunt kite while a 12 year-old without strong hand-eye coordination may not. Keep in mind the child’s size and weight when making a choice, and always supervise your child while they fly. It can take only a brief, strong gust of wind to pull the kite out his/her hand. |
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