Trainer Kite That is Family-Friendly

Trainer Kites that are Family-Friendly

Why a Trainer Kite for the Whole Family?

Kites used for kiteboarding and snowkiting have become much safer and user friendly over the years.  The stability of the kites, safety systems, and depower mechanisms have dramatically improved as well. This means that kiteboarding has also become a fun family sport.

Specialized Instructors for Young People

Some kiteboarding schools now have instructors that specialize in teaching young people.  Kiteboarding and snowkiting can be an excellent family adventure.

The cool thing is if you live in snow country, many young people are light enough that a trainer kites can also be used for snowkiting.

Tips for Choosing a Family-Friendly Trainer Kite

Tip #1 – Safety First!

Children should always be accompanied by an adult.  Children should never be left flying a kite alone.

Tip #2 – Be Cautious of Higher Winds

As winds increase above 10 mph, the power and pull a trainer kite will generate will multiply much quicker with any trainer kite over 2m.  A kite under 2m will increase in power more gradually and only produce moderate pull.

Tip #3 – Choosing Trainer Kites Specifically for Lightweight Kiters

A trainer kite ranging from 1.5m - 2m is a good kite choice for lightweight children in light winds. A 2m - 2.5m trainer kite is good for older teens and lighter weight adults in light to moderate winds.

Tip #4 – Wind Speeds for Lightweight Kiters

Wind speeds will have the biggest impact on a kites power / pull. We recommend flying in winds ranging from 6 to 10 mph.

With winds below 10 mph, both smaller and larger (2.5 - 3.5m) kites will only produce a light to moderate pull. When the wind increases above 10mph, the power and pull will multiply much quicker with these larger size kites.

Tip #5 – Line Configuration for Lightweight Kiters

3-line or 2-line trainer kites are the most popular and simplest to fly.  Both 3 and 2 line trainer kites can be equally durable and fly almost the same.  2-line kites are the least expensive and offer smaller sizes.  However, 3-line trainer kites are the easiest to relaunch, and have better depower function.  3-line trainer kites are the most popular among adults and teenagers. 

Kites for Children & Young People