Im looking for a zippy little 4 line kite, preferably less than 2m, for static flying. Fastest turning and fastest flying. Hoping for low pull.
Anyone know?
Sorry if this is too similar to my last thread, I think I have a better idea of what I'm looking for now.

Check out the HQ Symphony 1.7. Here is a review.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=14924

I have one of these kites. It is great for teaching kids traction kiting.

It has a little pull, but not an intimidating amount.

Cool! I was wondering about those kites, thanks!
I should have mentioned I want a 4 line kite, sorry
Thanks!
I edited the main post...

Are you looking for a bar or handles?

Handles for sure, for now.
Hoping to play around with a bar sometime though...

Spiderkites Smithi

• quad line/handles
  
• 240 cm span
  
• sudden stops
  
• near 90 turns
  
• proper reverse flight
  
• sideways flight
  
• water re-launchable
  

Video of the prototype in flight



ATB,
Sam

Revolution kites, anyone?
http://www.revkites.com/

Or you could try more affordable alternatives such as the NTK Volksquad (which I own) or the HQ Mojo.

Holy dang! That smithi seems to be what I am wanting! Any word if the smaller, less pulling "pro" version is for sale in US yet?
Thanks!
Are the NTK or the mojo close to the rev in terms of performance? They certainly are much less expensive!

Haven't tried a Rev yet, but the Volksquad has some pretty good precision that is close enough to matching the Revs, not to mention some good build quality, too. Of course, given that this was my first quad and I was kind of new to kiting at the time I got it, it's pretty beaten up. :bouncy:

But yes, I'd recommend the Volksquad to any beginner looking for a cheaper Rev.

PKD makes(made?) some tiny 0.7m 4 line Busters (the original Buster..looks like flying florescent pillow case gone freaking nutso..)
i have a couple small Busters(not for sale) that are furiously fast. if a person put some decent lines(OEM area little spongey/springy/elastic) on them they'd be even faster.

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[quote=249020&tid=25580&author=Turtlejon]Holy dang! That smithi seems to be what I am wanting! Any word if the smaller, less pulling "pro" version is for sale in US yet? Thanks! Are the NTK or the mojo close to the rev in terms of performance? They certainly are much less expensive!

The Smithi & Smith Pro are both designed by Christoph Fokken who designs a lot of the ITW branded kites. The Smithi is part of the current ITW catalog. It's quite possible that the Smithi Pro can be special ordered, but you will have to contact them (phone would be best) and make arrangements. Most special orders take 4-5 weeks and possibly longer.

The Smithi Pro is made of a lighter material (lower wind range) and is about 2/3 the size of the Smithi.

They had me at "a foil that side slides." :o

I can side slide the smaller Flexifoil Stings and NTK Thunderfoils (the TFs are a bit easier), but it takes some practice and the winds have to be moderate. A kite that is bridled that way as a design feature is all kinds of splendiforous.

ATB,
Sam

Thanks!!
I think this is just right! How much does yours pull?