The Modern Stunt kite

A stunt kite is a joy to behold. These are the types of kites that do all those cool and fun dips and spins. They are also the type of kites that a more experienced kite flyer enjoys using the most because a stunt kite requires a little bit of skill in order to fly; and this gives some insight into the kite flyer himself.

The most popular type of stunt kite is the Prism. These kites are triangular and look similar to a hand glider. They generally are not “one string” kites, but instead contain four, five, or even six string attachments. Additionally, the control stick will attach to strings at multiple points. It may also include several buttons or “triggers,” which will pull the strings in a certain way to affect tricks.

One of the problems with the stunt kite, however, is that it is fairly easy to destroy. If you're new to using stunt models, you may find that strings tangle easily and that your kite More