Description
Story Book 3D Dragon Kite
Story Book 3D Dragon Kite by Premier Kites are fierce, friendly and fun to fly. Based on our Bird Kite platform, these kites are stable flyers and look amazing in the air.
Size (w x h): Size: 68 x 148 in. / 172.75 x 376 cm.
Wind Range: 8 – 18 mph
Fabric: Polyester
Frame: Fiberglass
Packaging: Fabric case with color header
Line: Includes 300 ft. of 50 lb. test line & winder
How do you fly a Story Book 3D Dragon Kite ?
- Choose a day with light to moderate winds.
- 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 Story Book 3D Dragon Kite
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 | |
