Description
This traditional diamond kite is a bright, simple flyer in the classic four-panel style, with a fabric sail split into red, yellow, blue and green triangles and edged in red. It measures 70cm long and 60cm wide, a good size to spot high above you yet easy to handle, and it weighs just 54g, so it tucks under an arm on the walk to the park. A long tail of bows in the same four colours trails from the lower point, adding movement and colour as it flies, and it comes with a red handle wound with white line.
It belongs outdoors, in open spaces with room to run and a steady breeze: a park, a playing field, a beach or a grassy hilltop on a weekend walk. The cheerful primary colours stand out against a blue or grey sky, so it is easy to follow once it is up. Its traditional shape has a familiar, old-fashioned charm, and it is a simple, screen-free way to spend an afternoon in the fresh air. It folds down slim between outings, so it sits in a car boot or a cupboard, ready for the next windy day.
The sail is fabric, with small metal eyelets at the corners, and it flies on a string line wound on a handle you hold as you let it out. Check the line and tail are untangled before each launch, and wind the line back neatly onto the handle afterwards so it is ready next time. After a damp day, shake off any grass and let the fabric dry fully before folding it away; a wipe with a damp cloth deals with light marks. It arrives in a slim illustrated card box printed with a kite and its bow tail, which makes it a cheerful present to hand over before a trip to the park, and a handy place to keep it between flights.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card string, fabric & metal |
| Length |
70cm |
| Width |
60cm |
| Height |
1cm |
| Weight |
0.054KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the diamond kite?
The kite measures 70cm long and 60cm wide across its diamond sail, a comfortable size to carry and easy to spot once it is flying.
What colours is the kite?
The sail is divided into red, yellow, blue and green panels with a red edge, and the bow tail picks up the same four cheerful colours.
What is the kite made from?
The sail is fabric with small metal eyelets at the corners, and it flies on a string line wound onto a handle, packed in a card box.
Does it come with a tail and a line?
Yes, it comes with a long tail of bows in red, yellow, blue and green, plus a red handle wound with white line ready to let out.
How should I look after the kite?
Shake off any grass after use, let the fabric dry fully before folding it away, and wind the line neatly onto its handle so it does not tangle.
Where is the best place to fly it?
Choose an open space with a steady breeze and plenty of room, such as a park, playing field or beach, well away from trees and overhead lines.