MelLovesKites

Hello, I have a 13' Flo tail kite and I purchased 500# line. I plan on attaching it with a Larks Head knot. What kind of anchor do you recommend? With the wind off Lake Michigan, I know it's a real possibility this kite is going to pick us up. We sometimes fly on the beach (will 1 large sand anchor suffice?) and sometimes on a grassy hill off the beach (no sand, just soil). What would you recommend? I don't mind buying two separate anchors for different terrain. Also: do I need gloves to pull this kite down? Here are the kite stats from the manufacturer (13' wide with 38' tails): Size (W X L): 156 x 535 in / 396 x 1359 cm Wind Range: 6 ~ 20 mph Fabric: Nylon Frame Carbon & Fiberglass Line Recommended: 250 lb. Test Line https://www.premierkites.com/products/33052 Thanks for your input! Mel

Hello, I'm brand new to this forum, so I hope I'm posting my question in the correct spot! I purchased a 13 ft. Flo-tail Kite - Rainbow Burst but did not order the line. The website where I purchased it from, as well as the manufacturer's website, says it recommends 250 lb. line, but when I received the kite, the tag on it (from the manufacturer) says they recommend 500 lb. line. Do any of you have any suggestions as to what I should purchase? I'm thinking of getting the 500 lb. line but I am worried the kite will drag and won't fly. (Although, we do live off Lake Michigan, where it can be pretty windy on the beach). Additional questions - Is a kite this big going to lift me off the ground? Can I wind the line on a ring? Here are the kite stats from the manufacturer (13' wide with 38' tails): Size (W X L): 156 x 535 in / 396 x 1359 cm Wind Range: 6 ~ 20 mph Fabric: Nylon Frame Carbon & Fiberglass Line Recommended: 250 lb. Test Line https://www.premierkites.com/products/33052 Thanks for your input! Mel