Butterfly Kite 2 Pack | Easy to fly kite | Kite for kids

You get two butterfly kites with tails already attached, two handles each wound with 30 metres of string, two instruction sheets, and one carry bag that holds the lot. There is nothing else to buy before your first flight. The bag is the storage solution as well, so the set stays together.

Each kite measures 31 inches by 22 inches, which works out to roughly 78.7 cm wide by 55.9 cm. The tail adds another 100 inches trailing behind it. That size class is listed as small, meaning it is easy for a child to control but still visible from a long way off.

Yes, the combination of a light polyester sail, a flexible fibreglass frame and a long stabilising tail is what makes a kite forgiving for a beginner. Children can hold the handle comfortably and the kite does not need a running start in decent wind. Younger children may still want an adult nearby to launch it.

The maker lists the age range description as Adult, so treat that as the formal guidance and supervise younger flyers. In practice, school-age children manage this style of kite well once an adult has launched it. Very young children usually enjoy holding the handle while a grown-up does the letting out.

A steady breeze you can feel on your face is usually enough, the sort of day where leaves move and flags lift. The light sail means it gets airborne without a gale. In very strong, gusty wind you will want a firm grip and open space around you.

The fibreglass frame flexes under load rather than locking rigid, which helps it cope when the wind picks up. The long tail also adds drag and keeps the nose pointed correctly. Very extreme conditions are hard on any kite, so use judgement and bring it down if the line is straining.

Under a minute once you have done it once. The fibreglass rods slide into their sleeves on the sail, then you clip the line from the handle onto the bridle point. The included instructions show it clearly for first timers.

No, each kite comes with its tail already fitted. You just unroll it and make sure it is not twisted around the sail before launch. If it ever comes loose, it reattaches at the base of the kite.

Each handle holds 30 metres of string. That is plenty of height for a park or beach and still short enough to reel in quickly. Line weight is listed at 50 g.

That is the point of the two pack. Each kite has its own handle and its own line, so two flyers can be up at once. Stand a sensible distance apart so the lines do not cross and tangle.

Tear-resistant polyester. It is light enough to lift in a modest breeze and holds its shape in the air. Polyester also handles damp better than paper or thin plastic kites.

Fibreglass rod. Fibreglass bends and springs back instead of snapping, which is why it survives nose-down landings better than rigid alternatives. It is also very light, which helps the kite stay up in gentler wind.

Polyester copes with damp far better than paper, so a light shower or a splash of sea spray is not a disaster. Let it dry in the shade before packing it away. Do not store it wet in the bag or it will smell musty.

Open ground with no trees, power lines or buildings upwind of you. Parks, playing fields, grassland and wide beaches all work well. A beach kite session is often the easiest because sea breezes tend to be steady.

Yes, beaches are one of the better spots because the wind is usually clean and consistent. Shake sand off the sail and out of the rod sleeves afterwards. Rinse salt spray off the line and handle if they get soaked.

Stand with your back to the wind, hold the kite up by the spine and let out a few metres of line, then release it and pull the line in short tugs as it climbs. Once it catches the air, let line out steadily. Running is rarely needed if the breeze is decent.

Usually the tail is twisted or tucked under the sail, so check that first. Spinning can also happen when the wind is gusting hard and the kite is loaded unevenly. Letting out a little more line often settles it.

The listed contents are two kites with tails, two handles with string, two instruction sheets and one bag. The maker does not state spares. Treat the included parts as the full kit.

Very much so. The long tail and light sail make for a forgiving flight, which is exactly what a first-time flyer wants. Plenty of adults buy a set like this to get back outdoors without any learning curve.

A small butterfly kite like this is fine for casual festival flying and looks good against an open sky. It is not a competition stunt kite, so it will not do tricks. For a relaxed group day out it is well suited.

Wind it back onto the handle in even, side-to-side turns rather than bunching it in one spot. Bring the kite down before the line gets slack and loops on the ground. A minute of tidy winding at the end saves ten minutes of untangling next time.

Dry it fully, then slide the kites, tails and handles into the carry bag. Keep the bag somewhere flat and cool rather than crushed under heavier gear. Avoid folding the sail hard along the same crease every time.

Wipe the sail with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Avoid harsh detergents and never put it in a washing machine or tumble dryer. Brushing off dried mud is usually easier than washing it off wet.

The listed colour is Colourful, with a butterfly theme on both kites. Exact print placement can vary slightly between production runs. The images on this page show the design.

It is a strong gift for a child's birthday or a family present, partly because there are two kites in the pack. It needs no batteries, no screen and no setup beyond a minute. The carry bag makes it look tidy under wrapping paper too.

Yes, the package measures around 17.24 in by 5.04 in by 1.5 in and the kites roll down into one slim bag. It slides into a suitcase or a backpack without taking much room. That makes it a practical travel kite.

As high as the 30 metre line allows, which looks impressive from the ground. Actual height depends on wind strength and how much line you pay out. Keep well clear of overhead cables regardless of height.

Pull gently and steadily from different angles rather than yanking, which tends to wrap the line tighter. Never climb or use anything that could reach a power line. If the line has to be cut, the kite itself is usually recoverable with a new length of string.

We deliver to addresses across Ireland with a tracked courier. Most orders arrive within 4 to 8 working days of the order date, including one working day of handling. Change of mind returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items, and a faulty or damaged item is put right at our cost.

Get in touch and tell us what went wrong, whether that is a flight problem, a damaged part or simply the wrong choice for your situation. We would rather help you get it flying or arrange a return than leave you with something sitting in a cupboard. Unused items in original packaging can be returned within our standard window.