Re: Kite for kids.
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:40 pm
Ion makes a kid specific harness. Called the Ripper. It is soft, not just a shrunk down version of an adult harness. It also has removable leg straps. A must for the snow, and pretty good idea with kids on the water too.
I have a 4m Viron for my kids. Very nice kite, and if short arms are a concern, you can always shorten the depower throw a little bit. The safety is top notch, and it is virtually indestructable. Like Seb said, can't imagine a better trainer. Very civilized.
You said she was seven. Unless she is big, a 4m is more than enough for now. In winds enough to have the kite fly nicely, a 4m will be more than enough. It can still pick my kids up, they both weigh about 80lbs.
Read: take it very easy with a seven year old, to start! Lots of time!
I have a 4m Viron for my kids. Very nice kite, and if short arms are a concern, you can always shorten the depower throw a little bit. The safety is top notch, and it is virtually indestructable. Like Seb said, can't imagine a better trainer. Very civilized.
You said she was seven. Unless she is big, a 4m is more than enough for now. In winds enough to have the kite fly nicely, a 4m will be more than enough. It can still pick my kids up, they both weigh about 80lbs.
Read: take it very easy with a seven year old, to start! Lots of time!