Description
Aurora Winged Box Kite
The Aurora Winged Box Kite is a standard box kite enhanced with wings. Box kites have multiple sail surfaces which allow them to be stable fliers in a variety of wind conditions. They are also very adaptable to changing wind speeds making them a great kite for novice to intermediate kite enthusiasts. The colorful pattern will, without doubt, attract the eye of onlookers!
- Weather-resistant ripstop fabric and fiberglass rods
- Printed design
- Easy to assemble
- Kite line with handle and kite bag included
- Recommended wind range: 6 to 22 MPH
How do you fly Aurora Winged Box Kite?
- Choose a day with light to moderate winds (about 6–22 mph).
- Put your kite together inside.
- Stand with your back to the wind and hold the kite up until it catches.
- Release the kite and let out some of the line, keeping it fairly taut.
- Pull the line gently to help the kite ascend.
- Reel in the line slowly and walk toward the kite to land it.
Beaufort Wind Scale to use with Aurora Winged Box Kite
Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy
Force Wind
(Knots)WMO
ClassificationAppearance of Wind Effects On the Water On Land 0 Less than 1 Calm Sea surface smooth and mirror-like Calm, smoke rises vertically 1 1-3 Light Air Scaly ripples, no foam crests Smoke drift indicates wind direction, still wind vanes 2 4-6 Light Breeze Small wavelets, crests glassy, no breaking Wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes begin to move 3 7-10 Gentle Breeze Large wavelets, crests begin to break, scattered whitecaps Leaves and small twigs constantly moving, light flags extended 4 11-16 Moderate Breeze Small waves 1-4 ft. becoming longer, numerous whitecaps Dust, leaves, and loose paper lifted, small tree branches move 5 17-21 Fresh Breeze Moderate waves 4-8 ft taking longer form, many whitecaps, some spray Small trees in leaf begin to sway 6 22-27 Strong Breeze Larger waves 8-13 ft, whitecaps common, more spray Larger tree branches moving, whistling in wires
