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Flown on a single line, these are the kites that most people are familiar with. Ideal for family fun or just relaxing outdoors, they're the most popular type of kiteLike all of our kites, we test fly and rate them for skill level and wind range

  • Delta + DC Kites

    Deltas are easy to fly and make great first kites. Flying on the wind rather than against it, they soar in winds too light for most kites to get off the ground. Their semi-flexible construction lets them fly in a wide range of winds, shifting and swooping with bird-like grace at each change in the wind. Adding tails makes deltas easier to launch and fly in gusty winds. Like Deltas, Delta-Conynes are exceptional light wind fliers. They combine the grace and efficiency of the Delta with the stability of a Box kite. They adopt an extremely high angle of flight and stay aloft better in uncertain winds than any other kind of kite. Their reliable performance makes beginners feel like experts. They are equally impressive to experienced Kitefliers and are some of our most popular kites. 

  • Foil + Sled Kites

    Always be prepared to go fly a kite. Inflated by the wind itself, Airfoils’ frameless construction allows the kites to adjust to the wind rather than resist it. Especially good in strong winds, they develop more lift than any other type of kite. For that reason, they’re one of the most popular kites for Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) where lifting a camera, triggered either remotely or automatically, allows for sky high photos. These wind inflated kites have nothing to assemble or break. Hikers and backpackers love the way they pack up small and fly in a wide range of winds. Sled kites have no lateral spars. Like Airfoils, the wind itself gives them shape, although the vertical spars in some Sleds helps them to maintain that shape. Efficient and lively fliers, their self-adjusting bridle allows them to catch or spill the wind as needed. The simplest of all kites, sleds also require the least wind to fly.

  • Flying Creature Kites

    Make the sky come alive with these flying birds, butterflies and beasts. Share the air with your fellow creatures. Realistic or whimsical, these delightful kites will add life to your kiteflying.  Whether it’s one of George Peters’ fanciful Pterosaurs, Dragonflies or Buzz Bees that catches your eye or Karl Longbottom’s exquisite Dove kite that you watched soar on the often viewed YouTube video, you’ll find just the right creature to climb to the clouds. Vying for first place in Kites for Kids is the inexpensive Batzilla, followed closely by our myriad butterfly kites. They’re often chosen not just because they’re beautiful in the blue but because they are a decorator’s favorite way to herald Springtime. Our Tropical Parrot kites can be flown alone or combined to create a spectacle of fun in flight.  No matter which one you choose, some of the best loved kites are flying creatures.

  • Box Kites

    From classic boxes to spinning, tumbling sky sculpture, here's over a dozen ways to break out of the ordinary kite box. Some of the most impressive kites in flight, today’s Box kites have come a long way from the man-lifting kites of the turn of the century although they’re still noted for developing a fair amount of lift. Whether simple or spectacular, these high performance designs are the stable, high-angle fliers that kitefliers have always loved. Steady fliers in steady winds, Box kites shift with the wind and can be active, and even erratic, fliers in gusty winds. Most of the altitude records for kite flying are held by large Box kites. When not high in the sky, faceted Box kites are remarkable as room decorations and interior design accessories providing a convenient “storage” method for these attractive fliers.


  • Creative Kite Designs

    Historical? Surrealistic? Inflatable? Anthropomorphic? All of the above?  That might be a stretch even for a Creative Kite Design. But if you’re looking for any one of these characteristics, we’ve got you covered.  For a time-tested design, consider a Roller or maybe a Rokkaku, a traditional six-sided Japanese fighter kite. Because of its large surface and simple construction, it can be used for Kite Aerial Photography. Planes, dames, ships and shuttles are all prepared for their next whimsical flight. Ethereal Spirit Man, brilliant Italian stars and Brasington’s Angel Wings long for their place in the heavens. Active fliers like Alain’s Switch, Prism’s Flip Kite or Martin’s Hypar will make you smile. What’s the perfect complement for Martin’s Legs? Why Martin’s Top Half, of course. Pick a creative kite and take flight. Kites make a personal statement in the sky. Let your visions soar!

  • Diamond Kites

    A snap to assemble, launch and fly, our Diamond kites make it easy to decorate a room or the sky. The most iconic and recognizable kite style in North America, they’re popular because of their relative ease of construction and simplicity in flight. Typical diamond-shaped kites need a tail to help with stability. But some Diamond kites, like the Malay, with its two acute and two obtuse angles, which result in the elongated sail shape, are stable enough not to require a tail, although they still look great with one attached. Modern Diamond kites, sometimes referred to as Eddy Kites, after the designer who added a bow in the cross spar, are typically made with a dihedral that helps the kite to maintain its shape providing maximum sail area to catch the wind and consequently, increased lift.

  • Dragon Kites

    Fill the sky with color and motion your first time out with Dragon kites.  Dragons are traditional Chinese kite designs with long flowing tails. Most Dragons need no assembly and are very easy to fly making them ideal for young kitefliers. Their long tails provide lift as well as stability. Built to last using fiberglass, ripstop nylon and taffeta, they provide a big flying experience without much pull on the line. Our popular Kirin Dragons have soft taffeta tails that wave gently in the wind. There is not much to adjust on a dragon kite but in strong winds moving the bridle loop forward ½” or back ½” in lighter winds may help to stabilize the kite.

  • Fighter Kites

    Exciting and challenging to fly, Fighter Kites are single line kites that you maneuver with line tension alone. Let out line to make them spin. Tug on the line and they’ll dart forward. In some parts of the world, Fighter kites are flown with glass coated line and the fliers maneuver their kites in order to cut each other’s kite string down. Kite fighting in Nepal is especially active during the festival of Dashain. Modern Fighter kite designers aim for maximum stability, but it is instability that makes it possible to control a fighter kite. Let out line and your kite will flatten and spin. A light tug on the line causes its cross spar to bow bank and dart in the direction it’s pointing. With practice, flying a fighter lets you play with the wind itself.

  • Glider Kites

    Indoors and on windless days, glider kites keep the fun going without the wind. Over the last ten years, gliders have gradually become the most common kites flown at indoor kiting events. There are several to choose from, each with slightly different flight characteristics. With a little practice, almost anyone can learn to fly a glider, even from a chair. The iFlite in particular, is not only lightweight but can be flown with ease. Prism’s Zero G was inspired by the chief designer for the Fokker Aircraft Company after WW1. With small wings in front, the canard configuration results in a virtually stall-proof glider. The Wala gliders can be more difficult to fly but also have the ability to “back flip” when flown by a skilled pilot. Paul de Bakker’s Skate is precise and popular on the indoor kiting circuit. Regardless of which kite you choose, you’ll discover that flying a glider indoors is relaxing, eventually effortless and zen-like. No wind? No problem.

  • Kite Kits

    Perfect for group projects or classroom workshops, these kits take the guesswork out of making kites. Easy-to-follow instructions allow a wide range of age groups to build great flying kites from “scratch.” The kits made of durable Tyvek® will not only last for many flights, but they give each kiteflier the opportunity to personalize their kite with acrylic paints or markers. Or, choose the pre-made, ready to fly Paint A Diamond kite with a blank nylon canvas, perfect for decorating with the included brush and paints. These kite kits might be just the inspiration you need to put on your own kite festival or, maybe a workshop, to celebrate April’s National Kite Month. Any way you fly it, kitemaking is an inexpensive and easy way to introduce kids to the fun of kiteflying.

  • Sales + Bargains

    Scratch-n-Dent, Bargain Basement, or Sales and Bargains... whatever you want to call it, we have some great kites with only minor defects that won't affect their flight. 

     

    Give us a call at 800-541-0314 to inquire about our full bargain bin inventory. Our line is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm MST. You never know what gems you'll find!