Best kites & wind spinners according to redditors
We found 63 Reddit comments discussing the best kites & wind spinners. We ranked the 51 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 63 Reddit comments discussing the best kites & wind spinners. We ranked the 51 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
It might be a very large delta-shaped kite with LEDs, notice its nose changing direction in the wind. The camera operator is manually defocusing, and then only brings it up to almost-in-focus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnr0bbDHkfk
https://www.amazon.com/Hengda-kite-Flying-Saucer-Luminous/dp/B01GHCU09U?th=1
I rarely see apparently real UFO videos online. The Casper objects are helium party balloons with LEDs in them.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00PFQRKX4
So real para-cord has a breaking strength of some 500 lbs, unfortulety most para cord I fined in local shops is a poor knock off. I have had really good luck with some thing like this : https://www.amazon.com/emma-kites-Outdoor-Tactical-Camping/dp/B00ZPR1TV2/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIta7yn9L54QIVC77ACh04YA0mEAAYASAAEgK4ZPD_BwE&hvadid=174233429679&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032172&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7329536342166832212&hvtargid=kwd-4220457650&hydadcr=24657_9648987&keywords=kevlar+kite+string&qid=1556690067&s=gateway&sr=8-4
it is available anywhere form 25 lbs to 2000lbs
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
I have one like this but in white https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ID4QG4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y8WdBb087RQJ8
It's so much easier to fly than the ones we had when we were kids. You can almost take off with it too.
I would agree, best way to save money at the start is to:
Also consider going abroad to places where you have guarenteed wind, a week to ten days in Fuerteventura will get you up and running in a flashbut make sure your doing it with a proper IKO school, in the UK it's quite difficult to get the right wind and tide to coordinate with your pre-booked lesson.....
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Good luck, it's the best thing in the world.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazonas-Presentz®-Octopus-Parafoil-Outdoor/dp/B00T5FDPQW
It works if you own a kite and it's windy. It's a pretty fun date option if those things are in your favour. Way less boring than coffee.
A two line foil kite involves some skill / learning to figure out how to fly and steer, so you can teach her (or him), and wow them with your kite flying skills. Don't go if it's not windy.. or do, and then you can chill in a field or go for a walk instead.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BQIHOQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1495069015&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kite+parafoil&dpPl=1&dpID=41nKFT5ijgL&ref=plSrch
Amazon seems to have even cheaper options, but this is the one that I own and it works. Learn to handle the lines properly first though, you can make a hopeless knot if you do it wrong.
Avoid dates around powerlines, trees or airports.
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.
https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Kites-12049-Parafoil-Kite/dp/B001TZDOO4
The comments seem to indicate that this parafoil kite may lift your 10-year-old into the air if you’re not careful.
Watch out for powerlines
http://www.amazon.com/Patriotic-Parafoil-Single-Line-Kite/dp/B001TZDOO4
My main lifting kite. In light winds i use a delta to get it into stable air. It's on the small end for KAP, but with a light rig I don't need much. If it will fly it can haul the rig. We just added a mount for a second camera but have not been able to test it yet.
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.
Uneventful week for me. School bus driving is in its final hours as a job for the year so I'm trying hard to find something else before June. The job search is leaving very little time for hobbies so i haven't played or designed much of anything lately which is a bummer.
On the plus side though spring is almost here and I'm ready to get out my kite for some sunny day flying. I've got a prism snapshot speed foil and it's amazingly good fun. If you have any interest in multi line kites i would recommend one of these in a heartbeat.
I'm thinking about upgrading to a larger foil or even going into a stunt kite with 4 lines. Only time will tell what i decide to get. I also think i should get a single line kite to fly as a wind gauge. Maybe just a box kite for style points.
There is a small one on Amazon that has great reviews AND Some bigger ones here
Sounds to me like it is time to teach your girls to fly kites: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012D3PN7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
congratulations on you early success and keep it up and thank you for sharing.
I'll add to this as I find things!
For both of them:
I'm aiming for both of them in these because summer is coming! You mentioned not really having a yard so these could be "park only" toys. Stuff to get them outside and keep them active during summer break!
WOWmazing Kit (3-Piece Set) | Incl. Big Bubble Wand, Giant Bubble Concentrate and Tips & Trick Booklet | Outdoor Toy for Kids, Boys, Girls | Bubbles Made in the USA
[Huge Rainbow Kite For Kids - One Of The Best Selling Toys For Outdoor Games Activities - Good Plan For Memorable Summer Fun - This Magic Kit Comes w/ 100% Satisfaction] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012D3PN7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api) - there are SOOO many shapes and things to choose from on Amazon when it comes to kites!
These are for both of them as well since they both enjoy art ❤️
I recently did one of these Diamond art things, it's time consuming and relaxing! There are quite a few other designs to choose from as well!
I was gifted these and they are amazing! If a mistake is made it's super easy to fix it because these are so flexable!
And this or something similar because Rylee enjoys singing
Hey...psst...this is probably easier on the wallet.
Here you go.
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/
Get this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BigMouth-Fake-Sunscreen-Secret-Flask/dp/B00WDDJ44A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464278734&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Smuggle+Your+Booze+Sun+Sunscreen+Lotion
Closest one I could find.
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!
mostly black.
Relevant links:
Symphony:
https://www.amazon.com/HQ-Kites-Symphony-Beach-Rainbow/dp/B00IHH06IY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496631653&sr=8-1&keywords=symphony+beach+2.2
Prism:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0158RYK8C/ref=twister_B01MRBC47Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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
Do you know how to fly a stunt kite?
If not, you'll want to be decent at that before trying to do it with a giant kite while in the water.
Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Prism-Jazz-Stunt-Kite-Ice/dp/B000XA25Q4/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1464878786&sr=1-3&keywords=stunt+kite
or this:
http://www.amazon.com/Breeze-Sport-Foil-Kite-62-Inch/dp/B003BQIHOQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1464878786&sr=1-4&keywords=stunt+kite
The former will be more fun to play around with on a windy day. The latter might be a bit more like a kiteboarding kite.
> https://www.amazon.com/Prism-Kite-Technology-Snapshot-Sports/dp/B000XG5ZZQ
thank you for this! I actually ended up buying a sport kite a day ago - will McGyvre the Gopro to it since I cant have a kite mount shipped in time!
Sweet, I highly advise one. Harnessing the playa winds with a kite is veeeeery enjoyable and handing it off to a passerby for a spin may just top it off. I have one similar to this, and it rocks. Hoping it has a little more power than a standard one to lift up my camera...
https://www.amazon.com/Prism-Kite-Technology-Snapshot-Sports/dp/B000XG5ZZQ
There's a 20 meter one on ebay For like 318 bucks...There's also considerably cheaper ones on Amazon (that are also considerably smaller)
/u/CanadianDiver said everything there is to say. Yet I will relentlessly add stuff.
As a recommendation for fins: Just get Mares Avanti Quattro +. I don't tire saying this: they are great.
I'd get some socks as well. They just improve the overall comfort. Don't have to be those.
Gloves: Whatever fits. I personally use some discount surfing gloves because they are nice and light. For cold water I have something like this. But this is probably overkill.
SMB: Whatever. I like this one because of the adorable clown fish. Seriously - just don't spend too much money on this. If you pay 15 or 150 - it does exactly the same. Usually people use a reel. I personally like these things way better. Just make sure they are big enough to have space for the complete line.