Quality Kite

bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited February 2012 in The Clubhouse
What is a good quality brand for kites? I will spending a lot of time at the beach this upcoming season and would like to invest in a good one.

What is a good budget?
HT setup
Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
Denon DBP-1610
Monster HTS 1650
Carver A400X :cool:
MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
Kef 104/2
URC MX-780 Remote
Sonos Play 1

Living Room
63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
Polk Surroundbar 3000
Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited February 2012
    I like the owl one
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2012
    Go to a kite store and ask that question.....Seriously.

    Are you looking for a single line or a two line kite? I've flown two line kites that are great, and can't fly for s#!t (same with single line kites). A good shop will ask you your experience level and point you towards a slower or faster kite based on your answer.

    I used to own property about a 5 min walk from the beach when I live in Washington, and I got pretty handy with my two line (slower) kite.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited February 2012
    Ones with butterflies in pink :lol:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited February 2012
    Ask the Chinese, I hear they are pretty handy with Kites.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited February 2012
    ^^^^^Isn't that where it's coming from anyway
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited February 2012
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    Go to a kite store and ask that question.....Seriously.

    Are you looking for a single line or a two line kite? I've flown two line kites that are great, and can't fly for s#!t (same with single line kites). A good shop will ask you your experience level and point you towards a slower or faster kite based on your answer.

    I used to own property about a 5 min walk from the beach when I live in Washington, and I got pretty handy with my two line (slower) kite.

    I honestly am not sure what I am looking for. I remember flying a single line kite with my dad when I was younger. I do not think he has that anymore.

    HAHA to the other comments.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2012
    Stunt kites (two line kites)=active participation

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSjFed_1Q0g&feature=related

    Single line kites pretty much just fly. They're good for sitting and enjoying the weather, listening to tunes, and drinking beer. We used to tie one off to our motorhome when we showed up at our beach property, it was sort of our flag announcing we were there.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited February 2012
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    ^^^^^Isn't that where it's coming from anyway

    Damn...good point !!:smile:
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2012
    I have gone to Newport R.I. which has a kite park. I can't remember the name right now but people come from all over to fly their kites.
    As for myself I used a basic kite attached to my fishing pole used for salt water which had 20 lb test. The first time I tried it out I used just the reel but needed to attach the reel to the pole to have a better grip. Holy sheep **** did the kite take off. I was to the end of the spool in no time. Reeling it back in was easy with the reel and can't imagine doing it another way. I have seen huge plastic reels with string for kite flying but I kind of like my approach better :eek:
    Oh well.
    Good luck and have fun. Its more fun than one may think especially on a beautiful day with semi-naked women around :cheesygrin: thats when you have to pay attention to your kite instead of the surroundings :redface:
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited February 2012
    Get the kind like the lost colony of kids flew in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited February 2012
    Whatever kind you get, dont fly it with cheap string.

    Cable upgrades make all the difference.:wink:
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited February 2012
    Outer Banks kite co.

    I think that's the name of it. The building was HUGE.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited February 2012
    Here it is.

    Great prices too. If you can't find one for you, go to Japanese sites.

    http://www.kittyhawk.com/

    For the beach...

    http://store.kittyhawk.com/Single-Line-Kites-C124.aspx?p=8
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2012
    Ahhhh....Go fly a kite! :)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited February 2012
    Kitty Hawk Kites even has a remote controled one.

    I wonder how that works.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited February 2012
    I just hope nobody told the OP to "Go fly a kite" and he took that seriously. Just sayin'.:smile:
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited February 2012
    Prism Kites....
    http://www.prismkites.com/

    HIGHLY recommended.
    HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
    Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
    2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure ;)
    Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers
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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited February 2012
    I have a Razor stunt kite I bought many years ago. Dual lines, carbon fiber rods and is six feet wide. Damn thing will drag you down the beach.

    Here's some reading which might help..

    http://www.wind-dreams.co.uk/lesson6.htm
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