Flexifoil Bullet 2.5M

My Intentions :
I bought this kite basically as my first kite, and as a stepping stone to prove to myself I could handle something larger (but I'm no beginner!). It has impressive power for a 2.5m kite, but it has its limits.

The Kite> :
Out of the bag, the kite's build quality was impressive. This is a good thing, considering I could've gotten twice as much kite for the same price! The kite was ready to fly, and so was I.

In Flight :
The first time I flew the kite was a few weeks after I bought it. As with any kite, I ended up with twists and such in my lines, but other than that the term "Ready to Fly" held true. The kite climbs quickly, and its speed can generate an impressive amount of pull! I underestimated this and was dragged down the beach a considerable length. I tried to bring the kite down, and it just wouldn't go! I realized that there was next to no tension on my brake lines, and that it had to be adjusted right away! I used the kite killers to bring it down as it was the only way and decided to wait out the gusty winds.

Once the brakes were fixed, the kite obviously became considerably more controlable. Stalls at the edge of the window were no problem, and I experienced very little luffing. Jumps were possible (surprisingly enough) by working the kite properly, but the kite is not designed/intended to create lift! I don't have a buggy, so I cannot comment on its intended use, but in enough wind I'm sure you could get going over 20mph a kite-powered vehicle.

Conclusion :
As expensive as this kite was for its size, it is still a great value! Speed is certainly its strong point, and it clearly lives up to its name. Even with a kite this small, it was best to learn with in light winds. It's hard to tell how a kite will react while you're getting dragged around, no matter what the size.

I would highly recommend this kite for your high-wind kite bag!

By : wump