With just the right wind strength, one can have a great time flying kites. Gone are the days when the basic design was a square, triangle or rectangle piece of lightweight paper or material tied to an end of a string. Nowadays, there are more varied, unique, fun and even unusual kite designs.

Kites are a safe toy or play item because it does not have protruding or sharp edges that could harm the flier. This, however, does not mean that adult supervision is not advised as the chance of harm being caused by the string and some designs of kites for younger kite fliers is relatively high. Most kites are recommended for those over the age of 5 and this varies in size, weight and other features. For younger fliers, there are designs that will appeal to them as compared to a kite that has a map of the world printed on it (although this could come in handy one day during a fun study session).

Large Easy Flyer (Premier Kites & Designs)

You will find great kites for young kids within the Large Easy Flyer range from Premier Kites & Designs. These kites have some unique and fun design that needs almost no assembly. One can choose from the Tommy Cat, The Fairy, The Caribbean Pirate and many other designs that will make that kite flying day out is appealing to the young ones. The Tommy Cat design is available on Amazon at the price of $23.95 while one can also purchase one other design, the Sparky Dog, along with a Stake line winder for a very special price.

CloudPleasers Nylon Kite: Air Inflated Dragon

For a kite flier that fancies the fantasy world of dragons and magic, one can look to the CloudPleasers Nylon Kite: Air Inflated Dragon. This is a product from the X-Kites house and is actually shaped like a flying dragon with a glorious tail. It is made of rip nylon material which makes the flying experience seem like a real dragon is flying overhead because of the intricate graphic design and colors found on this kite. It has a fiberglass airframe and can take wind speeds of up to 18 miles per hour and weighs only 12 pounds and is a kite ideal for ages 8 and above. For $24.99 (Amazon), one can be the proud owner of their very own dragon.

XL Dual Control Nylon Kite

For the sport lover who would like to try their hand at a kite which can withstand being crashed and can even be taken to the beach, one can look into trying out the XL Dual Control Nylon Kite: Blue created by X-Kites. (also in the colors red, purple and orange available) It has strings attached to each of its ends and has two handles that allow for more steering control and even allows one to perform kite stunts. What makes it so durable is the fact that it is made of ripstop polyester which is a material that will not tear easily. This kite needs wind speeds of about 7 miles per hour to get going and can take on speeds of up to 25 mph. This kite costs about $28.99, check the Amazon site for a discount of more than 3 dollars.

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