KITE

[Sparrow Hawker]

Hi,

I'm thinking of purchasing a kite can anyone recommend a good one to use?

All The Best,

HH

[GlennB]

Think this one may be too big!!!
Think there is a thread on here somewhere to do with kites etc though,
will try to find it!

[The Late Lord Lucan]

I can only recommend one type.........Delta.
It has to be the best option due to it's steep flying angle and stability.
Strangely enough, I have a full 'falconry kite kit' for sale........
£750.00............I'll chuck in the female peregrine F.O.C.

Regards,
LLL.

details here.....(includes a link to other photos of kite etc.......)
http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2490&highlight=

[Shaun Byrne]

Any of the deltas are ok mate, its the release mechanism you need to get right. I use a Cannon Bait Clip with adjustable tension. Try Northwoods.

[Sparrow Hawker]

Thanks for all of your help.

All The Best,

HH

[Gos212]

have you checked out Dan Leigh's website ?

I bought one from him a few weeks ago. He was really helpfull.

I wouldn't know a bad kite from a good one but all he does is make kites so I knew I wouldn't be taking a chance with him.

He even supplied a spare spine with it which I thought was a bit odd until I nosed dived the kite into the ground and broke the spine !

Thats why there was a spare

[Sparrow Hawker]

Hi Graeme,

Cheers, I have been looking at his site get some great info on there.

Which kite did you opt for?

I'm thinking of purchasing a Whirlwind one.

All The Best,

HH

[Varmint]

If anyones interested im getting rid of two "Dan Leigh" delta 's (15ft and 9ft) with Line spool(3000ft) rods, bait rigs ect, ect.

Make me an offer?

[Gos212]

Hi HH,

I got the Wildcard which is good for up to 18mph. Thought that would suit the conditions up here in the frozen north.

Saying that, I tried it for the first time with the falcon last Sat and not a breath of wind !

Did you notice on his web site that they are made to order ? Mine took 3weeks. Permission to fly took the same time though.

Wish I knew then about Varmints. Thats got to be the best option.

Why are you getting rid Varmint, do you not rate the use of kites ?

[Varmint]

Getting rid cause ive been there and got the t shirt!

Great for early fitness but they can start some irrepairable habits?

Have fun!

:wink:

[Shaun Byrne]

Give us an Idea how much your asking Varmint?

[Bird_Dog]

HH --

I saw this sale on Delta kites.
http://www.sunoakkites.com/accessories.html

I had a delta-coyne model that recently was trampled by a herd of black angus cows. Iwas told that the angle (not sure how to explain this.. the angle of the hypotenuse is steeper thus needing less line to attain the a particular height) of delta flying is greater than most. I'm going to order one.... it even comes with 500 ft of string

-- BIRD_DOG

[Falconry Equipment International]

Any of the deltas are ok mate, its the release mechanism you need to get right. I use a Cannon Bait Clip with adjustable tension. Try Northwoods.
or if anyone wants cannon releases we sell them but they are hellish expensive Hope this helps

[Hawkmaster]

Julian send a PM to Sparrow and he can organise you your own forum for selkling gear. This site does over 200 000 page hits per month.

[Falconry Equipment International]

Sorry Hawk master, what is a PM (apart from post mortem`!) also how do I find sparrow, onluy been on this a day and strugling to find my way around.all thebest

[Hawkmaster]

No Problem! You are doing fine, just asking around here does the job usually.

PM=Personal Message, if you look at someones post or profile you will see the little PM icon, click on it and you can send them an email on the forum system as it were.

To find him, simply click on the SEARCH icon at the top left of any page and enter 'Sparrow' into the second box down next to Search by author.

Tell him you would like your own forum on here, and he will give you details and then you can benefit from selling on here too.


HTH? (Hope that helps?)

Paul