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The following guide explains the main types of kites available :
Single line kites 
Single line kites are designed to be stable in medium winds and are the easiest for younger children to fly.
Kites are attached to one piece of string (known as a kite line) and once airborne they simply float in the sky.
Single line kites come in a variety of shapes and sizes - diamond, delta, box and parafoils are the most usual types.
Most kites have one or two rods (known as spars) made of plastic, fibreglass, or carbon fibre to keep the fabric (called the sail) taught.
Larger delta kites often fly in lighter winds, whilst the classic diamond shapes bring back memories of how kites used to be.
Box kites, originally designed to be stable in strong winds, are now made with modern materials and are easy to fly with practice.
Parafoils are soft kites - they have no rods to break, they are durable and convenient, due to the way that they pack into small bags or backpacks.
- A Good choice for young children.
- Easy to assemble and very easy to fly.
- Minimal supervision required, although safety is of the utmost importance when kite flying.
- Sport kites
Stunt kites, also known as dual line kites, are designed for you to control the movement of the kite in the air.
Most models can withstand crashes, forgiving enough for people of any age to enjoy flying for the first time.
Entry-level stunt kites usually include a ready-to-fly package, which include two lines, plus straps or handles.
The line that comes with most entry-level kites is made of high-tech braided fibre called Dacron or Dyneema.
The wind range on entry-level kites are large approximately 5-20 mph.
- A Good choice for older children.
- They Require practice to control.
- There are more sophisticated models that are challenging for adults too.
- Power Kites
Among the most popular types today, power kites are based on inflatable foil shapes.
Manufactured with high-performance tough fabric, power kites create 'pull'.
The larger the kite, the more power it produces.
Power kites usually have two or four lines , these can also be 'stacked' with other power kites to create even more pull.
You'll typically see power kites used for recreational flying on the beach, where flyers skid along the ground, or jump into the air as they harness the kites' incredible pulling power.
Power kites are not difficult to fly, so you can expect to pick up the basics of power kite flying manoeuvres very quickly.
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They are popular with teenagers and adults alike.
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Exhilarating and fun to fly and control.
- They combine great pulling power and stunt kite-like control.
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Not suitable for young children.
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If you need any more information , about the suitability of any of our kites for example, please don't hesitate to contact us, either call us on 01782-760865, or use the contact form.
Staffordshire Kite and Board - 01782 760865
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