I am looking for a large single line kite that my kids will like to see in the air. I currently have a cheap octopus kite (it looks more like a squid) and a whale kite (that doesn't like to stay in the air). I would like a really big animal kite for them to enjoy.

I'd also like a small kite for my 3 year old to hold. I know that I can buy a cheap little kite at almost any store, but if one of you have a good quality one, I'd be willing to buy it from you.

If you don't have either but want to make a suggestion, please do.

Thanks,

Jason

i have some that might work for you. shot you an email

Hey Jason

First off are you from Lafayette.

I make a small single line sled kite that is ready to fly that might be good for your 3 year old. It measures 20x30 inches. Below is a picture. I make much larger kites but none like animals.


back by kitemaker42002, on Flickr

Susan (npw goddess)

Susan,

Yes, I went to university there. I've even been to your house so you could repair a kite of mine. I still look back fondly on those days where we would all buggy in the Cajun Field parking lot.

I am interested in the small kite. How much is it? I will be driving through Lafayette around March 1.

Thanks,

Jason

u2u sent.

Susan (npw goddess)

I love this place, they have a little bit of everything,...

http://www.intothewind.com/

I teach a kite making class to the older kids in my girls' homeschool group, and buy most of my supplies from them, and I've bought a bunch of my single line kites here too... Good luck!!!

Hey! That's my local excuse for a kite shop. They absolutely have a great single-line selection and a bunch of stunt kites. Their foil selection isn't as good. They primarily only carry 2 line foils and 3-5m Beamers... and Prisms, I think. I did buy an HQ stunt kite, a Symphony 1.4 and an ITW bulldog 1.7 from them, and they're all fantastic.

Also, I have an almost 3 year old and he is OBSESSED with this Elmo kite video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2goVXfwVo6U

I have a single line dragon kite, a diamond "horse" kite and he is only moderately interested in either. Well, that and he runs downwind when it starts flying because kids are dumb

Anyway, I'm going to make an Elmo kite next week with my shoddy sewing skills. The results will be comical and I vow to share them with you all (especially susan) . If I actually document plans, I'll certainly share them with you.