| Wind Speed |
What To Look
For |
What
Kite Is Best |
| 0-5mph |
LIGHT
BREEZE - wind felt on face, leaves rustle |
Large
Delta Kites |
| 6-10mph |
GENTLE
BREEZE - leaves and small twigs in constant
motion, wind extends light flag |
Delta
Kites, Dragon Kites, Big-wing Stunt Kites |
| 11-15mph |
MODERATE
BREEZE - raises dust and loose paper, small
branches move |
Diamond
Kites, Cellular Kites, Parafoils, Soft Stunt
Kites |
| 16-20mph |
FRESH
BREEZE - small leafed trees begin to sway:
crested wavelets form on inland waters |
Small
Stunt Kites |
| 21mph+ |
STRONG
BREEZE - large branches move: umbrellas difficult
to control. |
We do not
recommend flying kites in winds stronger than 21
mph. |
