Eolo Radsail 145

Just over a month ago, I was a complete novice when it came to kite flying. My experience with kites was one from the early learning centre. . . Anyway, we were in Fleetwood and we just happened to go down to the beach. We watched the kites for a while before going into the shop for a look around. The thing that most caught my eye was the large variety of kites available. My budget, however, was small. So therefore, I bought a little beginners kite.

It was very easy to set up, with only a few larks head knots (at that time known to me only as the twisty thing) needed to have it ready for flying. It isn't the best made kite, but as it is only £20, this is to be expected. However, it must be very strong as I flew it in confirmed 40 mph winds without anything breaking! It withstood a very strong beating as I regularly crashed it at full speed on to the beach.

It is easy to fly, except in low winds when it has decreased responsiveness. When in a moderate to strong wind, it is quick and agile and turns easily. It stays easily at the zenith and rarely stalls. It is especially good for a beginner who wants to gain experience with this kind of kite but without the power found with larger kites. I especially enjoyed flying this kite, as we were out for at least 3 or 4 hours each day.

I think that this kite is fantastic for beginners and children. It is safe to fly in high winds, as the kite will break before any injury is sustained. However, if you want a traction kite, or a kite with a large amount of power, this is not the kite for you. For £20 however, it has definitely given me the bug for kiting.

By : crazy-fish