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Why can't you send products longer than 42 Our standard shipper for international orders is the U.S. Postal Service. They have a 42" length restriction to most countries. We can ship packages longer than 42" to international destinations via United Parcel Service. UPS typically costs 2-3 times more than our standard international rates. But packages can be tracked and usually arrive within 7-10 days. Please contact us to obtain the pricing information for your particular order. 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 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. Is there an easy way to insert the leading edge (or wing) spars into the nose on my Beetle? Yes. First, remove the vinyl end caps on the wingtips. This releases the sail tensioning line, and allows you to slide the leading edge a little more freely in the fabric sleeve. Insert the leading edge rod into the nose piece. There should be quite a bit less stress on the rod as you bend it into the socket in the nose cone. When you have both wing spars inserted into the nose piece, retension the sail tensioning line and secure to the wingtip with the vinyl end caps. 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 of his/her hand. |
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