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Wind

Estimating Wind speeds!

Modern kites of today are made to fly in a variety of wind ranges. There are many different types of kites, from ultra-lights to power kites. It is important that the flier knows how to estimate wind speed. For those kite fliers who do not have a wind meter, the following is a quick reference guide.

Wind Speed	Appropriate Kites
2 to 3 mph: smoke drifts	Zero wind & Ultra light kites
4 to 7 mph: leaves move on trees	Ultra/Light wind, most large foils & large Power kites
8 to 12 mph: small flags stand out	most kites fly, low wind range of most Box & Cellular
13 to 18 mph: tree limbs move	upper wind range of most kites
19 to 24 mph: small trees sway	upper to top wind range of specialized kites
25 to 31 mph: large trees move	specialized (vented Sport kites, smaller Power foils)

Keep in mind that each kite design has it's recommended wind range. It can become dangerous when a smaller adult or child attempts to fly any kite in it's upper to top recommended wind range, especially in gusty wind conditions. It is a good rule of thumb, to avoid flying any kite above it's recommended wind range.

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Wind

Estimating Wind speeds!

Wind Speed

Appropriate Kites