Description
Sea Turtle Kite by Premier
The Large Sea Turtle Kite by Premier are based on our reliable Delta Kites and feature a specially molded center fitting that gives them a very stable flying shape.
Size (w x h) 65 x 54 in. / 165 x 138 cm.
Wind Range: 5-18 mph
Fabric: Polyester
Frame: Tubular Fiberglass
Line: Includes 300ft. of 50 lb. test line & winder
Beaufort Wind Scale for use with Sea Turtle Kite by Premier
Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy
| Force | Wind (Knots) |
WMO Classification |
Appearance 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 | |
