Power Kite for Sale – How to choose

If you’ve been looking for a power kite for sale, you may be a little confused by all the choices available and unsure what size to get. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the right one.

Size of power kite for sale

If you are buying your first power kite, then we are assuming that you are new to the sport. If this is true, you should start by looking for a small to mid-size power kite for sale, as the larger ones can be very difficult for a novice to handle, not to mention dangerous.

A kite that is too large for a beginner will only be usable in very light winds and even then it may still be unmanageable except in the hands of someone who is very experienced. Starting with a smaller one allows you to build up your skill level safely and you will also get more use out of it as you will still be able to fly it in higher and stronger winds as you become more comfortable with it.

Power kite sizing

• Four-line kites are usually measured by square area. Anything up to roughly two square metres is considered a smaller kite, which will fly well in 8-15 mph winds.
• A mid-range kite is about 2-4 square metres and will have strong pull in moderate winds and be able to lift and drop an adult in higher winds.
• If you see a power kite for sale that is over five square metres it is considered to be large and is either intended only for light winds or by experienced flyers on a buggy, kite board or skis.

Two-line kites tend to be less expensive, smaller and simpler to fly, so are often chosen by beginners. They don’t have the brake lines that four-line kites do, so you just pull left and right to turn the kite and slacken or push the opposite line to turn faster. They fly relatively fast due to their small size and can be a lot of fun. They are also safe to fly in a much wider range of winds. However four-line power kites are generally more popular. These have the extra two lines to act as brakes to slow the kite down.

Some good options for beginner power kites are the Cirrus Foil 3.1m Power Kite, the Flexifoil Buzz, Big Buzz or Quark, the HQ Symphony Beach and the Peter Lynn Vibe.

Whichever power kite for sale you choose, remember to start slowly and make kite safety a priority.

See our range of power kites for sale that are suitable for beginners.