24 in. Fringe Delta Kite – Tie Dye

24 in. Fringe Delta Kite - Tie Dye

The Delta design is an efficient one that out-performs most other flat kites in light winds. The ability of Deltas to fly at very high line angles has helped to make them popular. There is an emphasis on light wind flying, but...

The Delta is actually a very versatile design that can be altered slightly to suit all wind ranges. For example, a high-wind Delta kite will have its towing point more towards the nose of the kite. This reduces the pull on the flying line, and hence the stresses on the spars. Also, the amount of sail billow can be increased to provide more directional stability.

Kite shops sing the praises of Deltas describing them as stable, easy to handle and wonderful fliers. If it wasn't true, do you think there would be so many around?