SCOUT POWER KITE

 
Getting started:- Whether flying for fun or Traction Kiting, the Scout is a worthy Quad Line Foil. They are good training kites for beginners and well behaved traction kites in higher winds for experienced pilots. No matter what type of kite you use for Kite Traction, there are a number of things to remember when selecting the best size to start with. The Scout to use will depend on the Surface; (Skis on snow or ice, Kite Buggy or Kite LandBoard on soft or hard sand, grass or hard ground), the Wind Speed; flyer Skill and Experience and flyer Weight. Whether the flyer is a novice or has a lot of Traction Kiting experience, the best choice is the smallest kite that will produce enough power to move. It is essential not to be overpowered, not just because it's obviously safer, but upwind travel will be easier and less power is easier to manage. A small to mid-size Scout is ideal to get familiar with control on solid ground in modest steady wind. Once you are confident that you can control the kite, then progress to Kite Buggy, Skis or Kite LandBoard.

Quad Handles or Bar:- We believe that Quad Handles give the most control over the kite. Handles give maximum maneuverability and can be used with a line between the top connection points for use with a harness. A Control Bar offers a simpler control system and for some fliers, an easier approach to Traction Kite flying. Handles can be used for all kite traction activities, whereas we would not recommend using a control bar for Kite Buggying. Scout Bar setup below.