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Kites prefer to fly in light to moderate winds. They are made from lightweight materials, so the wind can lift them up and hold them in the sky.

No kites like to fly in heavy, gusty or strong winds. This can cause them to become unstable and crash, or put too much pressure on the fabric and stitching.

If you are choosing a kite for children, choose a small one for small children, as it won't pull as hard as a bigger kite. If a kite is pulling too hard, children will probalby let it go - and some kites will go far, if the wind is right.

Generally children under 7 won't stand still and let the wind fly the kite - so their kite may end up being dragged on the ground or caught in trees and other objects as they run about. So, generally, kites shown here are for children 7 years and over.

For information about ordering kites - https://www.kites.co.nz/pages/order.htm

Kitealogue - Serpent Kites

The Kite Lady's favourites! These kites require no assembly and are excellent flyers in a broad wind range.

OCTOPUS KITE

A great first kite and remembered by Kiwis of all ages. This is the best flier for kids under 7.
2m long and made of parka nylon with a fibreglass frame. Line included.
Colours include - yellow, gold, hi-vis orange, red, pink, purple, blue, lime - please ask if you have a preference.

PLOCT - $15

Kitealogue - Diamond/Eddy Kites

These are for people who want a "traditional" or "normal" kite. Diamond, or Eddy, kites have lots of tail to help with stability. Eddy is also the name given to the wind that whirls leaves around in circles.

COLOUR YOUR OWN DIAMOND KITE

It is time to grab those pencils and crayons and show off your colouring-in skills. The Colour Your Own Diamond Kite keeps kids entertained for hours. Great for parties and an ideal present for kids who love colour.
This 60 cm x 60 cm diamond kite, made with a long-lasting rip-stop fabric sail and fibreglass frame, comes ready to fly with line and winder. A great flier in wind from 7 – 20 kph.

The Kite Day features popular show kites including the Dragon, Cuttlefish, Blue Whale and Crab.
The Kiwiana design features a rugby ball, buzzy bee, sheep, whale, Maori motifs and, of course, a kiwi.
The Matariki design features the stars of Matariki and traditional Maori kites - a great activity for the whole family on our new Matariki Holiday.

Two designs:
Kite Day - PLCYD - $15
Kiwiana - PLCYK - $15
Matariki - PLCYM - $15


VERTEX

The classic diamond for grown ups. A modern twist on the classic diamond kite. 90 cm x 90 cm, with a high quality rip stop sail and fibreglass frame. Includes everything you need to fly: quality braided line, a compact winder, 10' long triple streamer tail, and even a spare frame rod and connector so you can keep on flying if you ever lose a part. Easy instructions are printed on the sleeve. Colours may vary.

PRVTX - $80

Kitealogue - Creature Kites




CROK TAILSPIN

A colourful screenprinted 48 cm kite with a spiral spin tail. Ripstop nylon with a fibreglass frame. Includes line and winder and a pvc sleeve. When not flying, these make great mobiles for kids rooms.

CROK - $10




GECKO TAILSPIN

A colourful screenprinted 48 cm kite with a spiral spin tail. Ripstop nylon with a fibreglass frame. Includes line and winder and a pvc sleeve. When not flying, these make great mobiles for kids rooms.

GECKO - $10




LIZZRD TAILSPIN

A colourful screenprinted 48 cm kite with a spiral spin tail. Ripstop nylon with a fibreglass frame. Includes line and winder and a pvc sleeve. When not flying, these make great mobiles for kids rooms.

LIZZRD - $10




KIMONO KITE - BOY

A traditional Japanese Sode style kite, 127 x 100 cm made in ripstop nylon with a fibreglass frame. Includes line and winder and a pvc sleeve.

Boy is light and dark blue. (Girl no longer available)

KIMONO - $50



SKY CROW

Used by vineyards and orchards to warn off birds by shape, movement and noise. The Sky Crow is tethered to a long banner pole so it will float and soar up high on the breeze. It needs clear space from trees and other obstacles in all directions. Black with red eyes and white beak . Made in nylon with a fibreglass frame. Wingspan 1.75 m. 2m bridle line and 7m telescopic pole included.

PLSKC - $175

Kitealogue - Delta Kites

Delta kites fly high and are very stable. Easy to assemble, they just require a spreader put across the back, and check that the side spars are down at the bottom of the outside edge, leaving the nose to flex with the wind.

Click here for Delta Kite assembly information



RAINBOW DELTA

A great entry level delta kite - easy to assemble and fly. 120cm wingspan and a 2 m long tail with streamers on the wing tips. Made from ripstop with fibreglass spars. Sturdy enough for kids 5 - 10 years.
Packs into PVC bag. Line included. Fly in light to medium winds. The fabric is printed and colours will vary.

PLRDT - $25

MATARIKI DELTA

The same kite as the Rainbow Delta, but with a
Matariki design to help you bring in the new year
in Aotearoa.

PLMDT - $25





ZENITH 5

A modern delta with a redesigned wing for extra stability on those days when the wind is gusty or turbulent.

The 162.50cm wing folds up to 21 x 148; so you can take it anywhere, with snap-on tails that will break free if you ever get them tangled in a tree. The frame has bungies in the spars like a tent pole, so they spring into place and stay put.

The great-looking package includes kite and premium braided Dacron line on a hoop winder. Fun, stable and easy to fly for all ages. Colours may vary.

PRZN5- $95





ZENITH 7

Its 7-foot wing has 80% more sail area than the Zenith 5, for a stronger pull that’s great for lifting extra tails, line laundry, or even a small action camera. This kite is a grown up kite.

The frame has bungies in the spars like a tent pole, so they spring into place and stay put. Comes with dual streamer tails and braided line on an easy-to-use hoop winder.

The 213 cm wing folds to just 18” long, and the great-looking package includes kite, dual streamer tails and premium braided Dacron line on a hoop winder. Fun, stable and easy to fly for all ages. Colours may vary.

PRZN7 - $185

Kitealogue - Sled and Parafoil Kites

Sleds and Parafoils have no sticks to break or parts to lose - making them pretty much indestructible. These are quick to get going, excellent flyers, and ideal for bikers, trampers and keeping in the picnic basket or glove box ready to shake out and go.

POCKET FLYER

A lightweight, soft, frameless sled kite, 76 x 53 cm with a 1.2m flowing tail, that fits in a pocket so you can bring a kite on every adventure. No assembly, easy to fly and no parts to lose! Stuff bag and line included. Colours may vary.

PRPKF - $60

Kitealogue - 3D and Box Kites

 


FLIP

The Flip's rotor spins its way through the atmosphere. Like a kaleidoscope in motion, the vivid graphics blend and blur, creating colors and patterns that can only be seen while it spins.

Fully assembled in ripstop with carbon/fibreglass frame. Line included. 57cm wingspan, folds flat to less than 1/2" thick for easy transport. Fly in 6-25 kph winds.

PRFLP - $80

 


ATOM

The three intersecting planes give it great stability but let you experiment with a wide range of tumbling tricks by slacking the line. No matter which way it lands, you can relaunch it instantly just by tugging on the string. Ripstop with fibreglass frame. Line included. 47cm wingspan, folds flat to less than 1/2" thick for easy transport. Fly in 5-18 kph winds. Roll over pic for colour choices.

PRATM - $80

 


GIFT VOUCHER

Available in $20, $30, $50, $75 or $100

SBGFT

 


FLYING SANTA XMAS DECORATION

The reindeer have gone on holiday and left Santa to fly on his own. Resin decoration 12 x 5 cm, with red ribbon ready to hang.

FSXMD - $10