XFS delta 85in/2.16m span
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| · 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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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
| Totally Unscientific Delta Kite Wind Range Graphic | |||
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| 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.
R4 Ranger 56in/1.42m span | for medium to fresh breezes
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R5-C Rustler 70in/1.79m span | for medium to fresh breezes
| 15 |
| 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) |
XFS delta 85in/2.16m span
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| 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 |
Little Bear 76.5in x 47in/1.94 x 1.20m
| 8 |
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-C Crosswind 7ft 4in/2.24m span | for light breezes to fairly windy weather
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Carbon Whirlwind 100in/2.54m span | all-carbon frame | for light winds on light line
| 7 |
kites with 6.35mm fiberglass wing spars
New 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) |
Standard Whirlwind 100in/2.54m span | for light to medium winds on 50 to 80lb line
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| price: | £80.00 (£94.00 inc VAT) with carbon rod center spine (keel) |
See above for lightweight Carbon Whirlwind in the 5mm wing spar section
| UK price guide | |||
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| 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 |
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.)"
Wildcard 88in/2.24m span | for high angle flying in breezy weather
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| price: | £78.30 (£92.00 inc VAT) |
| UK price guide | |||
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| 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 |
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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 7½ft/2.29m span | the delta for strong breezes
latest version, solid color only
| 20+ |
| UK price guide | ||
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| 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 |
Keeps kites steady in turbulent conditions
kites with 5.5mm thick-wall carbon tube wing spars
Clipper S | solid color version
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| price: | £136.17 (£160.00 inc VAT) |
| UK price guide | |||
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| 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 GPX ultra-light version of the Clipper for 0.5 to 5 mph
available while existing stocks of fabric last
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| UK price guide | |
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| 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 |
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CC345 10ft 8in/3.25m span; for light winds
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CC345S - in solid color
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| Available in lightweight fabric (½ ounce US sailcloth) while existing stocks last | |||||||
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| 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
main color: bright white or royal blue with blue, white or red tips plus any color fin |
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LC345nS - in solid color
available with bright white or blue wings and any color fin |
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R8 Cruiser - new version | solid color
9ft 9in/2.97m span - medium winds
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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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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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