Types of Kites

• Stunt Kites

  As most of you are probably aware, power kites are the ultimate toy for offering a huge adrenaline rush, they are undeniably the most popular kites and come in a huge range of sizes and designs. However most of you are also probably aware, they can cost a small fortune, by the time you have bought a quad line power kite and any needed accessories such as kite killers and stronger lines you can easily find yourself spending £500.

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• Power Kites

  The basic flying mechanics of a dual line power kite are very simple in their essence. You simply attach your two flying lines (right and left) to the bridle lines of the foil itself and you are away. The basic controls are as simple as pull the right line to manoeuvre the kite right and vice versa for the other side. This does leave you rather limited in terms of agility and manoeuvrability but these kites are aimed at beginners to the sport and are simple for this exact reason.

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• Children's kites

  Children's kites are almost all single line and can be flown by all ages. They will stay up in the air with almost no wind, they really do live up to their name of EASY flyers. They come in a range of shapes and sizes and offer the most variety to the customer. Here at Cool-Kites we offer a huge range of children's kites. We offer them in the form of animals that look stunning in the air, boat shaped kites that are ready to do battle in the sky and many, many more! The choice of which kite you choose is ultimately up to which design you like the most as they all fly with such ease.

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• Kite Buggying

  The kite buggy is a three wheeled landsailer and the pilot uses power kites to generate the pull. The most common buggy designs are from Peter Lynn and Flexifoil. Common design characteristics include stainless steel tube frame, low centre of gravity, excellent centre of balance (this allows for great manoeuvrability) and they can be quickly disassembled for easy transport. Buggies aren't the cheapest accessory you will buy (ranging from around £250 to over £600) however they are very durable and will most likely last you many, many years.

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• Kite Boarding

  When thinking of flying a kite, the chances are this conjures up ideas of children and parents together on a gentile Sunday afternoon in the park. Power kites provide an extreme twist on this traditional leisure activity; team this with a top of the range power kite board and the thrill seekers among us stand to be truly exhilarated. If you have a power kite and are looking to take things to the next level, choose a high quality board from Cool Kites.

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• Kite Accessories

  There may come a time when you have to let go of your kite- perhaps the wind suddenly picks up and you're unable to control it or perhaps you simply miss a move and fall, letting go by accident. A fully powered up kite out of control on a beach is no laughing matter- the potential for injury to passing people is high and you also run the risk of damage or loss to your valuable kite. They act by linking the brake lines of the kite to the pilot via wristbands, so if the handles are released the brake lines are brought into use to de-power the kite and allow it to land safely. The pilot can then pick up the handles and relaunch the kite safely, or pack it away and go tell all his friends about his narrow escape!

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