i think a 5mph wind would b a little too light, i've been flying in a 6-7 2nite, and that was only givin me a little pul, try 7-9 mph, it'll give u some resistance and give u more of a feel 4 it, turns wont b so drifty, and the kite will tend to luff less, as for the expense, it's well worth it...i dont regret buyin mine as for the g/friend
, lie to g/friend, tell her you couldn't live without kite, buy her flowers (pick em from garden as now cannot afford to buy from shop..lol), or even better---teach her how to fly , i did that with the wife, now all my other flexi's arnt redundent.