Moving to a dual line stunt kite for beginners is the next logical step from a single line kite. With this upgrade, you can start to do tricks and make the kite do what you want it to do instead of constantly being at the mercy of the wind. While I enjoy flying other kites like my quad line stunt and single-line box kite, dual line stunt kites are what I pull out when I just want to release tension and have fun.
Stunt kite flying is one of the most relaxing things I have ever done. Finding the right kite, however, not so much. Let’s take a look at several models and see which one suits your needs the best.
The best dual line stunt kite for beginner
Don’t let that fool you, though, this is by no means a disposable kite. While it does not seem as robust as the HQ, Bold Innovations, or Prism kites listed below, it certainly has survived its share of crashes into the sand.
I have to admit I have never owned one of these Babyeden dual line stunt kites, however my friend does and I have flown it. I don’t know the brand, never heard of them. So why is it included here? Because it is a $40 84″ kite that flies better than I expected. It assembles quickly, is extremely stable, and not too fast for a beginner. That is a pretty good combination!
My only concern with this kite is that it does not look like it would do well in really strong winds or repeated crashes. Keep it out of really strong winds and try not to crash too hard (to ease crashes, step forward a step or two right before the kite reaches the ground) and it should provide a lot of big kite fun for not a lot of big kite money 🙂
WindNSun has some well regarded kites, including their stunt kites like this DC Sport 70. The 70″ wingspan is more than enough to stand out from the crowd while providing plenty of wind catching ability. Included in the kit is a DC Sport 70 Dual Control Stunt Kite Sail, Fiberglass Airframe, 2x Stunt Kite Handles, and 2x 75ft of 75lb Kite Line. Coming in four different colors including red, blue, purple, and teal, you are sure to find one you like.
Handling is pretty typical of a kite this size, pretty stable in moderate winds. You can get a little speed out of this guy without trying too hard, and it responds well to inputs.
Prism has a great reputation with dual line stunt kite flyers, and the Prism Jazz 2.0 Dual line stunt kite does not disappoint. Every bit the kite of the HQ Bebop, it comes down to little things. All the prism stunt kites are well-made and well-behaved in the air.
The Prism uses carbon-fiberglass hybrid supports instead of the fiberglass that all the rest of the kites in this roundup use. This helps provide a superior frame for the kite, which increases its rigidity in the air while maintaining its ability to crash without being destroyed.
Just like the HQ, it comes with a nice case, winder, and wrist straps. The one nitpick I have is that the wrist straps I received with both black instead of the red and blue with the HQ. Yes, I know that is minor, but I really like the idea of having them color-coded, so I know which one is which should the line get twisted and tangled.
Rated at 5-25mph, it is the most versatile kite in this roundup able to fly in low and high wind conditions with equal ease.
Bottom line
If you are looking for something to launch you into stunt kite flying for many years, stunt kite manufacturers such as HQ and Prism are where you need to look. This is an excellent gateway to quad line kite flying and HQ makes an excellent quad line kite.
If on the other hand you are looking for something inexpensive as a gift, or to play with on your vacation on the beach, the In The Breeze kites might be a better choice.
Just the type of article I was looking for. I just purchased my first dual-line stunt kite today and ended up going with the HQ LIMBO II LAVA. I figured it’d be a good intro – mid range kite to start with.
Thanks for the info..
Thanks for providing such an excellent guide.
I think I will go for the HQ Kites Bebop Dream Sport 57″