Date: Fri, 26 May 1995 11:23:52 -1000 From: sullivan@haven.ios.com (Sullivan) Message-Id: Organization: none Subject: Advice on a First Kite? Hi! I just got the latest Into The Wind catalog and I'm think of buying a 9' Rainbow Delta (the one on page 30). Is this a good first kite? There are a lot of kites in there that they say are good first kites, and this is one of them, but it caught my eye more than any of the other ones. Is 500' enough (I assume it is) and should I buy some sort of fancy reel or a cryying case for this thing? All told, a pretty good kit of stuff (including the kite) would cost me less than $100. -Sullivan -- --this is my sig-- --pretty lame, huh?-- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 27 May 1995 01:28:20 -1000 From: JFELDT@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU (Jim Feldt) Message-Id: <173AB6938.JFELDT@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU> Organization: University of Georgia Subject: Re: Advice on a First Kite? In article sullivan@haven.ios.com (Sullivan) writes: > >Hi! > >I just got the latest Into The Wind catalog and I'm think of buying a 9' >Rainbow Delta (the one on page 30). Is this a good first kite? There are a >lot of kites in there that they say are good first kites, and this is one >of them, but it caught my eye more than any of the other ones. > >Is 500' enough (I assume it is) and should I buy some sort of fancy reel >or a cryying case for this thing? All told, a pretty good kit of stuff >(including the kite) would cost me less than $100. > >-Sullivan > >-- >--this is my sig-- >--pretty lame, huh?-- I am primarily a single line kite flier. I own the kite to which you refer. A delta kite makes a good first kite. I would suggest that a different and probably a smaller delta might be a better choice. I would also point out that for less money you could get a Delta Conyne. Delta Conynes made by Inter- national Connections are on page 35 of the Into the Wind Catalog. I have owned one of these for many years. It has been flown much more than the 9 foot delta and has given me great pleasure. It flies in a wide range of winds and can pull aloft all sorts of tails, windsocks, and sky garbage. You will find that almost all of these kites come with a case. You will need to buy kite line. I would recommend braided dacron. (Catch the Wind (800) 227-7878 kite store and catalog have the best price on such line that I have found.) A simple halo spool will serve you fine. You should also be sure to take a pair of gloves with you for when the wind blows hard. You can easily cut your hands on the line when you have to pull hard to get your kite in. Finally, look for a local club or for a place where kitefliers gather. It is great to talk with other fliers and to try out their kites. Enjoy. Jim Feldt, Athens, Georgia, USA, Earth. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 27 May 1995 13:16:42 -1000 From: sullivan@haven.ios.com (Sullivan) Message-Id: Organization: none Subject: Re: Advice on a First Kite? Thanks Jim! I'll take all of that into account. -Sullivan -- --this is my sig-- --pretty lame, huh?-- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =