Kite - Large Easy Flyer Kite - Butterfly (47" X 91.5") with 300 Ft 30lb Test Kite String and Winder

We bought this a year ago for our son who was 2.5 years old at the time. At first, I was a little skeptical for this one due to the relatively high price ($25 as of june 2013) and went for a cheaper model  In the Breeze Rainbow Diamond Kite, 30-Inch . However it was a very frustrating experience with no luck getting the thing on air. After that failure, I wanted to give this one a try by paying almost double the price.The kite is easy to set up and looks pretty decent. I can not say this is a high end professional kite, but an excellent starter for a toddler. Most high end kites cost more than this and accessories like tail and the string are not included in the package. Both string and the tail are present for this model making it significantly cheaper than those kites despite being double the price of the basic ones.We could immediately get it on air with almost no difficulty and the balance was okay despite the strong turbulent wind. We only had one or two nose dives and apart from that it was a smooth flying experience. For those who are not sure whether the accompanying string is enough, I can say that it is more than enough if you are not after sending your stuff to the moon. The handle could have been better since releasing and pulling back may generate unpleasant knots from time to time and a circular design with two sided handles would do better. But if you are a starter like myself and only after some joy for your kids once in a blue moon, than I would not pay extra and buy a separate string.In conclusion, this mid grade kite has performed well during our outings under different strengths and patterns of wind. I think it is worth the extra bucks when compared to the basic cheaper models. But kite enthusiasts may find it somewhat limiting.

I bought this for my 2 1/2 year old and 1 1/2 year old to play with at the park. With a light wind, I can launch it with my hand - no need to play out lots of line, run, or anything -- just hold it over my head and let go. I have flown it up to the limit of the provided string -- I think it's about 300', but it's most fun to fly it lower where the kids can see it better. At really low altitudes it can drop quickly when the wind changes, but you can pull on the string or run to keep it up. If I fly it up to about 80' or more where it's more stable, my 2 1/2 year old can hold it. If I pull it in to about 10', I can run around the park with it flying just overhead, buzzing the toddlers with the tail. It doesn't handle violent wind and gusts well, but it's not intended for that. It's so easy it might get boring for someone capable of handling multi-string stunt kites, but for any Charlie Brown, this is the right kite. There are other kites that fly easily, but these Easy Flyers are also supposed to have lighter line pull, making it less likely to pull or jerk the string out of a child's hand. Still, for under 5 year olds I do most of the flying. Therefore I'm going to try some helium balloons on the kite string instead. I'm also keen to try a KongMing lantern. Our area is popular for hot air ballooning and maybe when the kids are older we could build an RC balloon. A kite like this can get a lot of things started. Enjoy.

I was a little leery of the quality of a sub $30 dollar kite, especially given the multitudes of other kite choices that were more expensive but I couldn't be happier with this product. I wanted to get a kite that my 5 year old could mostly fly by himself and this fit the bill.Setup took only a couple minutes, which involved putting a support pole into the kite and tying the string end onto the body. Then, after waiting a day or so for some wind we went out to fly. One thing I like about this kite is you don't have to run the string out 30-40 feet and run to get it into the air. It's big enough to grab lots of air and fly without much effort (great for a 5 year old). Once in the air, it was very easy to fly.The only minor complaint I have is the string holder isn't the roller pin type that's easy for kids, but you can buy one of those separately for minimal cost. Buy with confidence.

I got this to fly with my daughter. It's really easy to get into the air. We went out on a breezy day, and it was actually a bit too windy for the kite. It goes up with the slightest breeze and hangs nice. It's not as stable in gusty winds. We had gusts around 15-20mph which got the fabric flapping around pretty good, and made it a little difficult to control. During the calm times it was great. You can stand still and control it with one arm.It's really pretty when the sun shines through the nylon fabric. The construction is also pretty good with heavier nylon pockets for the poles.I'd say it's worth spending a few extra dollars to get a real kite over one of those cheap plastic drug store triangles. This is a great first kite which won't frustrate a child (or adult) trying to get it into the air.It came with a few hundred feet of a fairly heavy weight nylon string.

I remember growing up thinking kites were hard to fly. We recently purchased this kite to start enjoying the spring outdoors with our daughter. I also bought the more premium string (Stake Line Winder, 500 ft) that simply clips on to the kite.The setup is very easy. 3 metal bars and a loop for the string to clip on to. Took less than 5 minutes.This kite practically flies itself. On a windy day, it takes no effort. On a slightly less breezy day, it still doesn't take much effort to throw it up and get it started. It can crash fairly quick and violently, but hasn't damaged the kite yet.With our help, our 20 month old is able to hold on to the winder and "help" fly it as well!Highly recommended for anyone wanting an easy, fun new toy.

nice and good price