Today’s kites are designed to fly in a variety of wind conditions.So it’s important that the person flying a kite has an ideaof how to estimate wind speed.
The following is a general reference guide.
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Typical Wind Speed |
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Suggested Type of Kites |
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2 to 3 mph: smoke drifts |
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Zero wind & Ultra light kites |
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4 to 7 mph: leaves move on trees |
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Ultra/Light wind, most large foils & large Power kites |
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8 to 12 mph: small flags stand out |
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Most kites fly, low wind range of most Box & Cellular |
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13 to 18 mph: tree limbs move |
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Considered the upper wind range of most kites |
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19 to 24 mph: small trees sway |
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Upper to top wind range of "specialized"kites |
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25 to 31 mph: large trees move |
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Specialized (vented Sport kites, smaller Power foils) |
Keep in mind that each kite design has it’s recommended wind range. It is very dangerous when a child or even a smaller adult or tryes to fly any kite in it’s upper to top recommended wind range, especially when the wind is gusting high.
It is a good rule of thumb, to avoid flying any kite above it’s recommended wind range.
As a side note – if you’re serious about kite flying asa hobby, one of the best investments you can make is a wind meter!
