r/kites • u/Key-Koala-8259 • 9h ago
r/kites • u/KAP-Jasa • 2d ago
A festival on a Dalmatian island
For 14 years in a row now in October the island of Prvić near Šibenik, Croatia, explodes in a festival of creativity, art, science, fun, and utter craziness, called Creative Days of Faust Vrančić.
We were there flying kites - and here is how we feel about it: https://kapjasa.si/en/what-happens-on-prvic/
It was beyond amazing - and big big thanks to everyone who made it possible!
r/kites • u/kraftwabe • 2d ago
Sooo...guess what I found for almost no money at the flea market? Yup, an original "Gibson Girl" antenna array kite. Needs a lot of love and patches and poss...
r/kites • u/MiniBassGuitar • 2d ago
Does anybody here have an Iflite?*
I just ordered an Iflite glider kite and am eager to fly inside. As advertised, it weighs two grams and only needs sewing thread for string. Would love any tips from users.
\* If this title gave you an earworm, I am sorry. But if you have an aardvark: Congrats!
r/kites • u/-FloriduhMan- • 3d ago
Playing tug-o-war this morning with a cold front in Dunedin, FL
This kite has some pull! Winds were low 20's with gusts to 30+. 🤙
Kite is a PowerKites.de Rush 300
r/kites • u/Maleficent-Source-68 • 3d ago
Prism Triad
Got this discontinued Prism Triad. 10mph wind but cutting out a lot. Can’t keep it in the air. Will be a good one for those windier days with more consistent wind. Cool box kite though.
r/kites • u/BlueBirdKiteFlyer • 4d ago
These are pics I took Friday afternoon, not much flying this past week, but got some in on Friday. A fun hour or so down at the water's edge 🤗🪁❤️🪁🤗🪁❤️🪁🤗.
r/kites • u/machinescream • 4d ago
Where to buy discontinued/secondhand? (Walas)
tl;dr: Where should I check for hard-to-find kites like the Wala? I fell in love with it.
Hello everyone, I'm very new to the kiting hobby but immediately fell in love with the look and capabilities of the Wala line.
Of course, now they're discontinued!
I would really like to keep my eyes peeled for this special kite popping up secondhand.
The 2.0 seems like an ideal size for my purposes, but if an XL appears, I would still be interested.
I imagine eBay occasionally has them, and there are a few Facebook groups. My questions:
Besides eBay and FB, are there other sites you recommend? I'm based in the US.
Which FB groups are best for a kite like the Wala? I know some cater to different styles.
Any tips for keeping an eye on the market when you're really only looking for a specific thing? I'm not usually on Facebook.
It also seems like there were small batches coming out up to 2 years ago. Are there any sites which might do another run like that?
Thank you for your help!
r/kites • u/arcusthedeer • 4d ago
Finally got my stunt kite going
I cropped the launch so I wouldn’t leak my house, but I finally got it going. I wasn’t using enough line plus I believe where I live isn’t windy enough for this kite. I could use some low wind dual line kite recommendations because this one flies in 8-20mph winds I believe which is not enough on most days here
r/kites • u/MrBigThyme • 5d ago
Used kites
I’ve been wanting a Prism Tensor - 5.0 preferred, 4.2 acceptable. It’s for my son to learn to kite board. And for myself who is too old to kite board to have some fun on land with some friction kiting.
New is too far outside my budget. I am surprised by the lack of used on eBay/facebook/craigslist. If anyone is selling a Prism Tensor or equivalent, please let me know.
If there are other suggestions for lower cost, but still high quality, power kites that are a lower price to entry I am open to those as well.
r/kites • u/amadablam96 • 6d ago
Como saber que ja estou pronto pra velejar de kite sozinha?
r/kites • u/tothemond • 6d ago
North Reach/Orbit vs. Duotone Evo
Hey guys,
I Need some advice regarding my kite range.
I can ride upwind, now I would like to get my own equipment. I will be riding mostly in northern Germany and Denmark, but I will also do one or two kite Trips in the year. I was planing getting a 9 and 12.
Now I am considering the North Reach or Orbit or the Duotone Evo. I was also considering the Rebel, but I read the bar power ist quite strong.
After getting further practise, my plans are mainly learning jumps. What would you suggest me? I think I think I am currently not the biggest Fan of strong bar pressure.
With the Evo I was considering the SLS.
If you have any other advice, I am happy to get it
Thanks for helping!
Is this a kite?
Hi all, curious about this kite(?) I saw holidaying in Bali.
Do you think this is a kite? It was very high up, do kites go that high in the sky? Seemed like 100s of metres high (see end of video) It was sitting there for over 45mins until it was dark, which also seemed odd if it was a kite + is an interesting shape?
I dont know a lot about kites so would be cool to know if they can get that high!
r/kites • u/Final_Cow_3843 • 9d ago
Reliable fabric supplier?
Hi Folks - I am looking at building a kite or two for the first time in MANY years, and the places that I purchased materials from in the ancient past are no longer in business. Who do you purchase your kite fabrics and spars from now? I am based in the US.
Thank you!
r/kites • u/KAP-Jasa • 10d ago
Two new monsters in our fleet
A blue flamed 32 and a pinkish 16 trilobite are itching to paint smiles on the children's faces.
Hell yeah! :-)
More photos of these monsters here: https://kapjasa.si/en/two-new-monsters-in-our-fleet/
Windy autumn day
Kites are: 2x Spiderkites Brasington Swift deltas flying stacked, HQ F Box with 24 ft fuzzi tail. Flight went well until the kites got tangled, and when they untangled the box kite zipped back into the sky and the force snapped the flying line. Kite didn’t go far fortunately.
r/kites • u/StrangeQuark1221 • 11d ago
Finally had enough wind today to keep the tube tail up, maybe almost too much wind
r/kites • u/Harlowkiteflyer • 10d ago
Ground anchor stakes
Has anyone used any of these on a large Flow Form lifter Kite
r/kites • u/musket2018 • 11d ago
Please help me buy this kite!
I saw these at kite fest yesterday. I’ve been able to find realistic bird kites for scaring away seagulls but not the colorful or white one. Any know who sells this?