Flexifoil Sting

Bought this kite for use on my recent family holiday to Weymouth. As car space was at a premium I could'nt take my 5.5 Bullet, I also wanted a kite that could be used by the kids !

Anyway, I decided on the Sting went to tradewinds in Reading and made the purchase.

First flight was on Chesil Bank next to a group who looked to be taking powerkiting lessons using mainly Bullets. Opened the bag and got out the kite and attached the lines to the handles, very easy to set up, all colour co-ordinated with normal high quality components from flexifoil. Wind was around 8-10 mph so i was able to lay out the kite and walk back to the handles. Although the Sting comes with kite killers (which is good) i did'nt use them on this occasion as the wind was constant.

The kite was very responsive, (compared to my Bullet) hehe, especially using the brake lines; the phrase 'turns on a sixpence' springs to mind. Landing the kite was tricky at first but with practice it soon becomes straightforward as does reverse launching especially compared to my other kites.

I followed the suggested instructions for packing away the kite leaving the handles attached; being a small kite I found it very quick to put away and the bag you get is big enough for it not to be a squeeze.

I have since flown the kite twice back on good old Bulmershe field in Reading in stronger winds: it develops quite a pull but nothing scary.

In conclusion I would recommend this kite to anyone who is new to powerkiting as you can learn the basics without worrying about being pulled over etc. It will still have a use after you become experienced and buy bigger and more powerfull kites, as it is great for taking with you when space is at a premium and is fun to fly - also great as a family friendly kite.

By : buffmeister