Stunt kites are known as children’s toys and sports equipment. Meanwhile, there are also huge kites, which are used as a kind of sail for ships. Today one assumes that the Stunt Kite originally from China. The usual construction of a steering kite consists of a linkage (which is usually made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, aluminum or bamboo), industrially manufactured plastic parts that connect the linkage, the stringing and the string. The covering may consist of nylon or polyester, but also of paper, cotton cloth or foils. At the so-called balance, which is located in the middle of the linkage, the guide line is attached. Modern, good Stunt Kite have a self-adjusting, flexible balance that always adapts to the conditions.

Stunt kites get their buoyancy in that the dragon is placed against the wind and the wind is derived from the middle of the kite on the wings. To optimize this derivation many kites are already delivered with an angled poles. Some kites are supplied with a so-called tail, which serves to stabilize the kite.

The shape of a Stunt Kite plays only a minor role and the color design is a pure matter of taste. One distinguishes between solitary and multi-colored dragons. Steerable are usually only mehrleinige dragons, so we want to enter here only on two product examples of multi-colored dragons.

STEERING SYMPHONY BEACH III 1.8 RAINBOW (available at Amazon, among others)

This stunt kite is well suited for beginners because of its ease of use and its low price. Its eye-catching color scheme and its size (180 cm x 60 cm) make it easily recognizable from every sky. It is made of ripstop polyester and comes with two 25m long strings. This dragon is suitable for children over 12 years according to the manufacturer. The item comes ready to use and weighs 440g. The steering is done by two loops, one of which is attached to the end of each cord.

BEBOP RTF Stuntkite, Invento Prisma (available at Amazon for example)

This two-part Stunt Kite has a size of 145 cm x 69 cm. It’s also made of ripstop polyester and its poles are made of fiberglass. It is suitable for children from 8 years, but it is recommended to use it under supervision. With 240g this steering kite is a real lightweight. It is delivered with 2 x 20 meters of nylon cord and also here the steering is done by two loops at the end of the cords. This dragon has been tailored to the needs of beginners.

There are many suppliers, forms and designs of Stunt Kite , Decisive for your purchase decision should be your degree of experience, the desired application and of course your budget. If there are any uncertainties, you should seek advice from specialist dealers. In the beginning, it may be worthwhile to start with an easy-to-use and sturdy stunt kite and switch to more professional models as your skills increase. There are already cheap beginner models with which you can gain initial experience in kiting.

There are a variety of uses for stunt kites and almost all are associated with a lot of fun. Stunt kites are no longer just children’s but also adult toys.