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Dan Leigh

specializing in delta kite designs since 1975

Kites made to order available directly from the makers:
Dan & Bev Leigh, 54 Osborne Road, Pontypool, Gwent, Wales, UK NP4 6LX

Please note: we do not do wholesale

UK & EU prices including VAT @ 17.5% are shown in parentheses
VAT (tax) only applies to EU countries - for all other countries use the base prices.
VAT reg. no: GB 648 4938 86


· Our emphasis is on quality rather than quantity - production is strictly limited, so we recommend that orders be placed early to avoid disappointment
· While we always try to comply with customers' wishes, it may sometimes be necessary to supply kites with alternative ventral fin colors
· There are no shortcuts to excellence - as the sign in the 4B's Cafe in Black Canyon, Arizona, says, "If you can't wait, don't order"
· Current lead time for custom kites is approximately five weeks, give or take, depending on what it is
· LIMIT: Three kites per order

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NOTE: flying line is not included.

Rough guide to choosing flying line:

Work out the approximate wing area in square feet (height times half the span). Multiply this figure by 3 for light winds, 5 for normal flying, or about 8 for breezy conditions - to get line breaking strain in pounds. More

Flying Line page


Kites grouped by wing spars
(Note: spans given are nominal: i.e. flat pattern, before wing tip ends of sleeves are finished off)

4mm fiberglass rod group
R4 Ranger
 
5mm fiberglass rod group
R5-C Rustler
XFS
Little Bear
 
5mm carbon rod group
R6-C
Carbon Whirlwind
 
6.35mm fiberglass tube group
R7
Whirlwind
Wildcard
Trooper
 
Tail
for Troopers and Wildcards
 
5.5mm carbon tube - Clippers
Clipper S
 
5.0mm carbon tube - Ultralight Clipper
Clipper GPX
 
6.35mm carbon tube - Classics
CC345
 
5.5mm carbon tube - Ultralight Classic
LC345
 
8mm fiberglass group
R8 Cruiser

 

Totally Unscientific Delta Kite Wind Range Graphic
0 to 1 mph 2 to 6 mph 7 to 11 mph 12+ mph
Nil to Light Light to Medium Medium to Fresh Fresh to Strong


Click here for the real Beaufort wind speed scale.

 

4mm fiberglass wing spars


R4 RangerR4 Ranger 56in/1.42m span | for medium to fresh breezes
     15
price: £31.49 (£37.00 inc VAT)
- this small kite doesn't do anything you don't want it to
- it'll fly on anything up to 80lb line in a wide range of wind speeds
- new version has double-stitched trailing edge hemming and a fiberglass spreader
Ordering & delivery info: World | UK | EU

 


5mm fiberglass wing spars


R5-C RustlerR5-C Rustler 70in/1.79m span | for medium to fresh breezes
     15
price: £47.66 (£56.00 inc VAT)
a very stable kite for anxiety-free flying - in regular use for lightweight digital aerial photography
new version (tested and refined with heavy duty carbon tube center spine and spreader)
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XFS DeltaXFS delta 85in/2.16m span
      14
price: £53.62 (£63.00 inc VAT)
light wind wings with moderate-breeze towing point for extended wind range on 50lb line
new version with lightweight Exel carbon tube center spine and spreader
regularly used for lightweight digital aerial photography

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Little BearLittle Bear 76.5in x 47in/1.94 x 1.20m
     8
price: £58.72 (£69.00 inc VAT)
for light winds & thermals

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Please note: this design is a smaller (and less expensive) alternative to a Clipper for flyers needing an efficient light wind kite. As such, it is not meant for winds over about 8 or 9 mph - it has the wrong fin geometry for windy weather. If flown in too much wind a serious reduction in service life can be expected.

 
 


kites with 5mm carbon rod wing spars


R6-CR6-C Crosswind 7ft 4in/2.24m span | for light breezes to fairly windy weather
      12
price: £74.04 (£87.00 inc VAT) with all-carbon frame
Ordering & delivery info: World | UK | EU


Carbon WhirlwindCarbon Whirlwind 100in/2.54m span | all-carbon frame | for light winds on light line
     7
price: £85.11 (£100.00 inc VAT)

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kites with 6.35mm fiberglass wing spars


R7New model R7 97¾in/2.48m span | for light to breezy conditions on 50 to 88lb line
   14
price: (will be between Whirlwind and Trooper after further testing)

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The prototype has been flown several times on 50lb line, taking out all the line on the reel - more testing to follow when conditions allow, but the design will probably stand as is

 

WhirlwindStandard Whirlwind 100in/2.54m span | for light to medium winds on 50 to 80lb line
   12
price: £80.00 (£94.00 inc VAT) with carbon rod center spine (keel)

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See above for lightweight Carbon Whirlwind in the 5mm wing spar section

UK price guide
Whirlwind + UK delivery: £102.00 + 500m (1,642ft) 55lb line: £136.60 + 300m (984ft) 88lb line: £126.75 + 500m (1,642ft) 88lb line: £142.75
Whirlwind + delivery + Online Snap-Away Kit: £114.50 + 500m (1,642ft) 55lb line: £149.10 + 300m (984ft) 88lb line: £139.25 + 500m (1,642ft) 88lb line: £155.25

Dr. Whirlwind

The Whirlwind is named after the renowned Danish kite authority Dr. Hvirvelvind, whose 10th Law is worth remembering whenever trying to fix a kite that doesn't fly:

"If all else fails, do the exact opposite of what you thought would work. (Yes, kites are like that.)"

WildcardWildcard 88in/2.24m span | for high angle flying in breezy weather
     18
price: £78.30 (£92.00 inc VAT)

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UK price guide
Wildcard + UK delivery: £100.00 + 300m (984ft) 88lb line: £124.75 + 500m (1,642ft) 88lb line: £138.15 + 500m (1,642ft) 143lb line: £140.75
Wildcard + delivery + Online Snap-Away Kit: £112.50 + 300m (984ft) 88lb line: £137.25 + 500m (1,642ft) 88lb line: £150.65 + 500m (1,642ft) 143lb line: £153.25

Not for everybody...
... don't order this unless you're absolutely certain you really want it!

Shifter Fin Shifter Fin | an optional extra on Wildcards, the Shifter Fin has a user-adjustable bridle for setting the towing point manually for the prevailing wind
  £12.76 (£15.00 inc VAT) extra


 

Trooper RS solid Trooper RS 7½ft/2.29m span | the delta for strong breezes
latest version, solid color only
   20+
price: £110.64 (£130.00 inc VAT)

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UK price guide
Trooper RS + UK delivery: £139.50 + 300m (984ft) 143lb line: £166.35 + 500m (1,642ft) 143lb line: £180.25
Trooper RS + delivery + Online Snap-Away Kit: £150.50 + 300m (984ft) 143lb line: £177.35 + 500m (1,642ft) 143lb line: £191.25

 


Optional Tail
Special 40-45 foot (~13m) fringed TAIL, double-thick, for Trooper: £17.02 (£20.00 inc VAT)
can also be used on Wildcard, R8, etc.

Keeps kites steady in turbulent conditions


 

kites with 5.5mm thick-wall carbon tube wing spars


Clippers

Clippers are capable of very high angle, high altitude flights

Clipper solid Clipper S | solid color version
     8
price: £136.17 (£160.00 inc VAT)

 

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expensive fancy versions


UK price guide
Clipper S + UK delivery: £169.50 + 500m (1,642ft) 55lb line: £204.10 + 300m (984ft) 88lb line: £194.25 + 500m (1,642ft) 88lb line: £207.65
Clipper S + delivery + Online Snap-Away Kit: £180.50 + 500m (1,642ft) 55lb line: £215.10 + 300m (984ft) 88lb line: £205.25 + 500m (1,642ft) 88lb line: £218.65

 
 

kites with 5mm thin-wall carbon tube wing spars


Clipper GPXClipper GPX ultra-light version of the Clipper for 0.5 to 5 mph
available while existing stocks of fabric last
   5
price: £131.92 (£155.00 inc VAT)

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UK price guide
Clipper GPX + delivery: £164.50 + 500m (1,642ft) 55lb line: £199.10
Clipper GPX + delivery + Online Snap-Away Kit: £175.50 + 500m (1,642ft) 55lb line: £210.10

 
 

kites with 8mm fiberglass or 6.35mm carbon tube wing spars


Orders for these larger kites are limited to one per order

 

CC345 10ft 8in/3.25m span; for light winds
     8
price: £178.72 (£210.00 inc VAT)
CC345 CC345S - in solid color
     8
£148.94 (£175.00 inc VAT)
CC345S solid

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Available in lightweight fabric (½ ounce US sailcloth) while existing stocks last
We currently have red and bright white in a very light weight Bainbridge AirX, which would be ideal for this kite
LC345n 9ft 10in/3.0m span; for very light winds
   6
price: £163.40 (£192.00 inc VAT)
main color: bright white or royal blue
with blue, white or red tips plus any color fin
LC345n LC345nS - in solid color
   6
£140.42 (£160.00 inc VAT)
available with bright white or blue wings
and any color fin
LC345nS solid

Ordering & delivery info: World | UK | EU


R8 Cruiser - new version | solid color
9ft 9in/2.97m span - medium winds
     16
price: £165.96 (£195.00 inc VAT)R8CFS Cruiser

Ordering & delivery info: World | UK | EU

Totally Unscientific Delta Kite Wind Range Graphic
0 to 1 mph 2 to 6 mph 7 to 11 mph 12+ mph
Nil to Light Light to Medium Medium to Fresh Fresh to Strong


 

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Pedantic bit

Please note: Weight is a primary consideration. These kites are serious flying machines for enthusiasts, designed primarily for flying, and flying well, in specific winds. They are not, nor could they be, built for "industrial" levels of use.

Although made from the best light weight fabrics available and reasonably reinforced for durability, please bear in mind that light wind kites are by their very nature delicate structures. They are not indestructable, but they can last a long time, as long as they are handled with care and not subjected to any kind of abuse.

They will not withstand being:
· flown in too much wind
· crashed into anything solid or sharp
· dragged along rough ground
· run over
· stepped on
· pulled through trees or off structures, etc.
· used as a crowbar. - DL

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©1998-2008 Dan Leigh, 54 Osborne Road, Pontypool, Gwent, Wales, UK NP4 6LX
VAT reg no: (GB) 648 4938 86

URL: http://www.deltakites.com