HQ Symphony 1.8M

When I got obsessed with the idea of flying one of those big water kites, I shopped for my first kite... and ended up settling on the 1.8 meter Symphony from HQ. At US $75, it was a good price to see if i really liked flying kites like these. My first time out, there was no wind. My second time out, however was quite gusty. 14-20 mph winds. I had no idea how much fun kite flying could be until that moment (I immediately started seeking more, and bigger, kites). This thing cuts through the air with wicked speed and a decent little pull (enough to put my girlfriend on her butt, I weigh 180lbs and it was making me work for control). This kite is loads of fun, and I still carry it around, as it is a great break from the work of flying my bigger kites.

The build quality is just fine... not super high end, but being my first kite, I was highly impressed with what obviously requires a lot of craftsmanship to build. The lines are sleek and fast... about 25m lines. It came with some nylon straps, and they fit the cause perfectly. Being my first kite, it has taken quite a beating, from me and a couple of friends. This is a great kite to learn with, and it still challenges my reflexes at times.

I was impressed with the HQ brand from the start, and currently both my other kites are HQ also.

On a side note, there is a little strop in the rear training edge that seems like you could fit it with a 3rd line, though a long colorful tail would add some flair to flying it.

By : dylanj423