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Just wanted to get some suggestions as to what to purhase. Im interested in picking up a zero wind-light wind kite. I flew a Pro Wren this weekend in basically no wind and fell in love. But I didn't want to spend that kinda money. Was hoping to get into something useable for maybe 100-130 bucks....any suggestions?

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Yes, and then there's that 'other' Kite Shoppe, Dennis :P

We carry a wide range of indoor choices, in fact, we have a full wall dedicated to indoor kites!

The Wren is one of the most popular choices for under $100. Also the Dini.

As Todd mentions.....then there's the V.I.P! :D

Have fun flying! :)

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Ok, great suggestions...thanks. Guess I should clarify a little, I doubt I'll be doing any actual indoor flying. Mostly light wind outdoor...0-8 mph or so is the norm for nice days here in Denver. I'd like to narrow my search down to a few kites and then try to fly before I buy, but that's in a perfect world...so the more suggestions the better.

But man o' man are those pro wren's nice......

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I know for a fact that the wren is in your price range and a very good kite

for those dead days. I think it was all of the days when their was no wind that got me flying indoor in the first place all the more. In my case I would definatly give the kite shoppe a call and just see what amazing service can do. never hurts to do your home work.

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Geoff,

Here in the central part of North Carolina, we have some pretty light wind days.

I'm not enough of a duallie to know the relative merits of each light wind kite, but I have an HQ Breeze that sure is a lot of fun when the wind drops down low. Don't think anyone should fly it over 8 mph.

For a quad line, you can't beat the Revolution 1.5SUL. I love mine.

And I'm with Penny... I have a UFO, and when there's no wind at all, it's a hoot!

Doug

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Hey, Actual wind.. I don't know what the wind range is on it ... yet. I haven't even read the flyer.. but it is kewl... and I've seen it flying in good wind quaded... Don't expect miracles.. next year I hope to have a little control...the next year, it will start to look better.. after that... I hope to get good at it. Wind or no wind.

And just ask anyone.. I am not a natural. I can't fly just anything. Those dual lines.. they are a little squirrely.. or maybe it's me. ;)

Ahhhhh.... I wish we could rewind last week at Long Beach and do it again.

BB

Penny

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;) I have to chime in here..

I loved the UFO... way fun.. floaty and very controllable..( ok i clunked myself a few times lol) but I got pretty good with it on a single line... in a short time.

I have an air-yo, which I have had alot of trouble keeping on the frame.. thinking of permanetly stitching it on.. to see what that does.

I purchased an indoor trick wren last march. I have yet to fly it.. but i paid less then $100 for it and I have seen how they fly indoors.. pretty sweet.

good luck to ya

hugs mousie

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I loved the UFO... way fun.. floaty and very controllable..( ok i clunked myself a few times lol) but I got pretty good with it on a single line... in a short time.

Careful Amy... more thumps on the head makes for more blonde! :clap;

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Hey Penny,

The handles were easier to make than you might think. Like I said, I flew on 24' lines. It was a little too long because the UFO would go unstable (to my inexperienced hands), and spin. Then I'd forget what was up and what was down and have a horrible mess. Much easier on shorter lines.

I think the author of the Rang Thang was coming up with some sort of copy of the UFO. I don't think it's a purchased kite.

You can do a few maneuvers with the quad lines like a dive stop and slide (of sorts). It was totally different, and a lot of fun. But when the wind picked up a little, I had to put it down. It won't take much time for you to see the upper limit.

BTW, my granddaughters (ages 4 and 6) had a ball with the UFO single line. They wouldn't give it back to me. :blushing:

Later, Doug

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