Key West Kite Company - Kite Flying Hints

Kite Tips
	Location: Select a location that is free of obstructions (i.e. houses, power lines, trees, etc.) Make sure wind conditions are proper for your kite.
	Launching: With the wind at your back, take the kite about 50 feet or more downwind and have a freind hold it up pulling the line tight. As the kite catches wind, pull on the line hand over hand until the kite gains altitude.
	Landing: Releasing the tension on the line will allow the kite to drift to the ground.

Wind Scale

0-5mph

6-10mph

11-15mph

16-20mph

21+mph

0-5mph
LIGHT BREEZE Wind felt on face, leaves rustle (Large Deltas)

6-10mph
GENTLE BREEZE Leaves and small twigs in constant motion, wind extends light flag (Deltas, Dragons)

11-15mph
MODERATE BREEZE Raises dust and loose paper, small branches move (Diamonds, Cellular Kites, Parafoils, Soft Stunters)

16-20mph
FRESH BREEZE Small leaved trees begin to sway: crested wavelets form on inland waters (Small Stunt Kites)

21+mph
STRONG BREEZE Large branches move: umbrellas difficult to control (We do not recommend flying kites in winds stronger than 21mph)