Description
Stars and Stripes Parafoil 5.0
The 5.0 Stars and Stripes Air Foil has an aerodynamic cell structure inflated by wind. Air pressure keeps the sail open and holds the kite’s shape while it flies. This style of kite is known to be a stable and easy flier. This is a great travel kite with no fiberglass spars to break and a cinch to pack up with the included bag. These are single-line kites, great for novice to intermediate kite enthusiasts.
- Weather-resistant ripstop fabric.
- Applique design features bright, bold colors with silk-screened stars.
- Three (3) 12′ color-coordinated kite tails.
- No assembly required, just connect the kite line and go!
- Kite bag with Velcro closure and 50 # x 300′ braided polyester kite line on a hoop winder.
- Recommended wind range: 7 to 25 MPH
Brand: In the Breeze
How do you fly a kite?
- Choose a day with light to moderate winds (about 5–25 mph or 8–40 kmh).
- 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 for use with Stars and Stripes Parafoil 5.0
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
