Here's Why 14,358 People From 96 Countries Have Bought The Sting And Why More Than 500,000 People Have Chosen Flexifoil Kites Since We Invented Power Kiting in 1972, by Anthony Van Dort, CEO, Flexifoil International. In 2012, Sir Richard Branson chose Flexifoil to design the kites which powered his family, friends and himself from England to France and in so doing, achieve 3 world records. A survey completed by 1485 kiting enthusiasts reported quality as their number one priority when buying a kite. It is little surprise considering the number of reviews one reads online about lines breaking, straps snapping, lines fraying, kites tearing on minor impact and kites stalling to name just a few! Flexifoil kites perform well in the lightest of winds and they are safe, reliable, strong. Flexifoil is a highly trustworthy premium brand - the absolute market leader in superior quality power kites. The Sting is a 1.7m 4-line kite. The ideal kite for those who just want to get out and have fun. It is also the perfect kite for beginners because it is easy to control, particularly as the rear two lines act as brakes. It is also a very safe kite. Perfect for all aged 12 and upwards - although we highly recommend adult supervision of youngsters just in case a strong gust comes through. And while 14,358 people have already bought the Sting from Flexifoil, to give you absolute confidence in your purchase, we make you a promise by way of a 90-Day Money Back Guarantee. You buy a Sting from Flexifoil here on for $249, you'll fly it and we're certain you'll love it - but - if you're in any way unhappy with your purchase, then we will give you all your money back within 90 days of your purchase - guaranteed!
M**0
Top Notch Kite!!!
The Sting is my second kite and is a step up from recreational kiting into traction kiting. An extremely versatile and strong four line kite, with great quality construction and attention to detail. Now looking for a landboard to use it with. Plenty of information on the manufacturer's website too and I can see why they say they have sold over 4,000 of these kites! Top marks and amazing value for money at $150! Recommended.
A**R
Easy and fun to fly
Extremely well built and designed kite. Easy and fun to fly.Flexifoil will help you as much as you need to be successful and enjoy your kite.
R**S
What's not to like? A Great Kite!
I bought this kite at the end of August and have enjoyed it on a couple of nice outings, today included. Flexifoil is a fantastic kite company that cares about your kite flying experience. The product is exquisite in every detail. They even contacted me by email, independent of Amazon, just to make sure all was found to be to my liking and if I was pleased with my new kite, the Sting 1.7 quad line.Yes it flies great at the beach. But I really have a great time with it at the nearby parks because I don't have to worry about the trees due to the short lines of a stunt kite. It's fun and satisfying to enjoy the grassy parks in addition to the more dramatic power experiences of the Pacific Coast beach winds.Everything you read in the discription about Flexifoil kites is true and right on. You won't be sorry you chose a Flexifoil. But if for any reason you think this kite is not for you after you've bought yours, contact the people at Flexifoil (if they don't contact you first) and they will certainly make it right and make you happy. Fantastic fun kite!
I**E
Five Stars
Great kite. easy to set up and easy to use
A**S
So much fun!
You will be flying high with this kite. Get it! So much fun!
M**N
VERY Happy!
Having owned a Big Buzz, it was time to progress to a four line kite. The Sting 1.7 was recommended by another kiting enthusiast. More dynamic than the two line Big Buzz because the Sting's two rear lines work as brakes so easy to stop/start in the air allowing for neat tricks as well as taking a well-earned break! As ever, made of top-notch materials, it has been thrashed into the ground relentlessly, yet still remains as strong as ever. Not too powerful so won't drag you around but still a lot of fun... recommended...
R**.
Five Stars
Great customer service, unbelievable kite. This is my 5th kite from flexifoil, all are top shelf!
C**S
The perfect kite!
The perfect kite - allows for an easy introduction to 4-line powerkiting, while remaining a great value for money, The best kite on Amazon, and markedly better than other (more expensive) options.Highly recommended.
S**.
... a couple of these kites in different sizes and love them all
I have a couple of these kites in different sizes and love them all, they are all great in different wind conditions. However, I’ve found that for the most fun the 1.7 size seems to cover it all, from low wind speeds when you need a bigger kite to catch the air to higher wind speeds (when bigger kites become too powerful) this one works the best. It has plenty of power to keep you on your toes but not too much that it becomes uncomfortable to fly. It’s fast and very manoeuvrable with the ability to quickly turn direction. If your new to power kiting then I would suggest buying one of these, and if like me you have also moved on to bigger and more powerful kites you will keep finding yourself taking these out to just have fun and enjoy flying.
D**L
Brilliant Kite
Being an experienced kitesurfer myself i wanted something that my 8 year old son could use that would also last him for a while. I was dubious at first as i am well aware of the power that power kites can generate and remember my first flight on a Flexifoil Bullet some 15 years earlier.Having used this a handful of times now i have to say it is brilliant, it generates power without feeling out of control. It keeps you on your toes and stops you getting board.A great addition to anyones set.
A**R
Good all-rounder
This is a great kite! Size is just right to be smooth and usable in lighter breezes (5mph), and powerful and fun in stronger breezes (12mph+), being nicely responsive for endless entertainment. If you want just one all-round kite from the Sting range, this could the one to go for. The 4-line configuration works well and the handles and straps are comfortable, although they look a bit “cheap” compared with earlier versions from the Sting range that I have.
M**N
VERY Happy!
Having owned a Big Buzz, it was time to progress to a four line kite. The Sting 1.7 was recommended by another kiting enthusiast. More dynamic than the two line Big Buzz because the Sting's two rear lines work as brakes so easy to stop/start in the air allowing for neat tricks as well as taking a well-earned break! As ever, made of top-notch materials, it has been thrashed into the ground relentlessly, yet still remains as strong as ever. Not too powerful so won't drag you around but still a lot of fun... recommended...
P**H
Happy! Happy! Happy!
I love this kite! It arrived quickly (delivered on a Sunday!) and I took it down to the common that day. Its easy to set up and get going and the bright colours look awesome against a blue sky. Recommend it highly!!
M**M
Great Kite, not flown anything like this before but ...
Great Kite, not flown anything like this before but after following the instructions it was up and flying within minutes of putting everything together. Good fun and excellent quality product. Plenty of videos for this product on YouTube to help you get going. I probably should have got a bigger one!
B**T
Five Stars
As usual another great kite from flexifoil, fast, responsive and pulls hard for it's size.
M**G
Brilliant!
Brilliant kite..brought it for my daughters 11th birthday, she already windsurfs now she wants to kite surf! I just want a bigger one for me!!!
N**T
Totally excellent all round
I have the bigger brother of this and the smaller one has no compromises on build and flight quality. Totally excellent all round. Comes in a great little bag too. Much better than some of the cheaper foils I have owned, worth every penny.
C**N
Mi primera cometa
No tenía ni idea de cometas y por recomendaciones compré esta. Tiene un manual de instrucciones muy gráfico y completo, por lo que en cuestión de un rato ya estaba haciendo filigranas con ella. Cierto que al ser relativamente pequeña no empuja con exceso pero desde luego que es divertidísimo jugar con la ventana de viento. Perfecta para lo que estaba buscando. Los días de playa son más divertidos ahora.
F**.
notevole
Abituato fino ad ora ad aquiloni "con stecche", per essere il mio primo flexifoil lo trovo ottimo. sembra decisamente robusto, vola anche con poco vento (specialmente rispetto ad aquiloni con stecche!)
P**L
A little better reaction to control from the handles
Kite flies. Relatively well. Though expected a little more from Flexfoil. A more solid pull maybe. A little better reaction to control from the handles.Don't get me wrong this is an entry level kite and is much better than any noname brand you might purchase. I was just hoping for a little bit more from the kite to pull me on my buggy on those really high wind days. (Maybe I should except that I should not be out on the buggy on those days)
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