Mint's Colorful Life Large Delta Kite 63 Inch

Overview

A large delta-style kite in bright colors, sized at 63 by 30 inches with three attached ribbons and a 300 foot string on a handle. Built as a starter kite for children and adults who want something ready to fly straight out of the package.

Delta kites are one of the simplest shapes to keep airborne, since the triangular sail holds shape in light wind without much steering input from the flier. This one folds down to a 17 inch package despite its wingspan, worth knowing if you are packing for a beach trip rather than judging it by box size. No wind speed range is listed, so treat the easy to fly claim as shape driven rather than tested.

• 63 x 30 inch delta sail
• Three 118 inch ribbon tails
• 300 ft string with handle included
• Packed size around 17 inches

Who it's for

Fits parents introducing a child to kite flying for the first time, or anyone who wants a big kite without rod assembly know how. Less suited to flyers who already own gear and want a steerable stunt kite, since this is a single line design.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The delta shape is inherently stable because its swept wings self correct in gusts, which is why this profile shows up so often in beginner kites. The 300 foot handle line gives enough room to climb well above head height once wind catches the ribbons. Three ribbon tails add drag at the back, helping keep the nose pointed into the wind rather than spinning.

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