Four cheap big delta kites - and one misbehaves!

[@MarkAGroh]

It's a real thrill to watch your collection fly each day. Thank you so much for all the beautiful videos, and passion you share with the world.

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you very much, Mark, for your appreciation.

[@NB_KITES]

i never get tired of watching it over and over again.i love watching this video.all big delta kites.

[@JimNicholls]

Big deltas fly so well. I don't have all of them now, but I will show some of the ones that I still have in a video soon.

[@marylehman5379]

So I’m catching up on some videos I missed before and I love this one - I love the even pattern you have the big deltas make together in the sky - and all of their colors - thank you!!!

[@JimNicholls]

Deltas are very simple kites, but hard to beat in terms of value for money and ease of flying.

[@deweygravesjr.122]

Nice video Jim. Very colorful deltas. I like how you showed us the size of the kite. It really puts it in proportion. The Clown Delta is cool. Thanks Jim !

[@JimNicholls]

The Clown Delta is a good example of just how versatile the delta can be - it's the basis for lots of interesting kites, Dewey.

[@danokitemano9316]

Thanks for another wonderful video Jim! Delta's turned the kite world around for many people!

[@JimNicholls]

Yes, a great development in kites, and now there is such a variety of them that anyone can find something to suit. All the delta variants (like the flowtails) add even more to the selection.

[@billzielke6798]

Nice. Good musical choice!

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you liked it, Bill. Finding suitable music is sometimes the hardest part of making the video, and of course people's tastes vary anyway, but I do my best!

[@fastwalker128]

Another great relaxing video for an after dinner delight.

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it, but I hope it didn't send you to sleep!

[@quad4single]

When the Deltas line up, it looks like a formation flight fighters. This is a helpful video.

[@JimNicholls]

I'm happy that you liked it. I hope all is well in Japan. We have some very bad weather here now.

[@mel7372]

Pikachu was cute, but a bit naughty! I love that checkered design. It seems like a design I haven't seen much of.

[@JimNicholls]

It's quite an unusual design, Melissa, and I like it a lot.

[@johng.9319]

Another great assortment of kites on display, Jim. The Clown appears to be somewhat unique with its long flowing bottom half. I like it!

[@JimNicholls]

It's an excellent kite, John, but I don't know if it's still available anywhere.

[@redkitecrewJonny]

Great job Jim. I do like a formation of Deltas in the sky. I think Pikachu needs to sit on the naughty step for a bit. I have a feeling one more episode of his behavioural problems and he will be packing his bag!

[@JimNicholls]

You're right, Jonny. I never take too much nonsense from a kite!

[@amycuaresma]

Nice to see you in the video this time! Love the deltas.

[@JimNicholls]

I don't like to make a habit of it, Amy, but when I want to show the size of a kite there's sometimes no option.

[@TheRevFlyer]

As we have found a lot of fun can be had with cheaper kites but they do pick their moment to cause havoc, usually when I have poured a cup of Tea, love the large delta

[@JimNicholls]

Cheap is good for fun, but quality always tells in the long term.

[@coolruler8856]

Good to see ya Jim , hope all is well .

[@JimNicholls]

All is a bit cold and damp today, with rain forecast for the next few days, but I'm OK and still have a few videos to upload!

[@kiteflyingdownunder....car6272]

Three great examples of the big deltas. Even though the sewing is average quality mine are still flying and great fun for the price. I think the clown had the last laugh as he is always a reliable flyer.

[@JimNicholls]

Yours will never wear out, Carl, as they don't see enough time in the air! Mine don't fly often, either, because there are too many others keen to fly. The Clown is a great light-wind specialist, as you'll remember from a couple of times in Timaru.

[@kabody]

I like your all kites..

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you! I'm happy that you enjoy the videos.

[@thelivinlegend1]

Thanks Jim,. Have that last big kite in the video in the 9ft version. Bought from AliExpress for $20 and it included a 30 ft rainbow tail and cheap line that I later swapped out for 300 feet of 100 pound Dacron.👍🏿

[@JimNicholls]

There are certainly some bargains to be had, and yours sounds great. I'm sure you have a lot of fun with it. Some people turn up their noses at straight-from-China kites, but they're missing out on some good items for not much money.

[@thelivinlegend1]

@@JimNicholls yes. They are pretty good quality. No complaints from me. My first real kite and I didn't want to spend alot of money. I've been eyeing the 7ft USA Levitation Delta from Into the wind. But I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[@JimNicholls]

I first bought one of those many years ago - a nice kite, but it's done very little flying since I found that bigger deltas were better.

[@thomaskopowski4950]

Nice and relaxing as always 😊 maybe Pikachu were missing his proper tail and were angry about it?!

[@JimNicholls]

That might be true, Thomas. I can't remember what happened to that tail, as I used to keep it always with the kite.

[@kabody]

5like..my friend.. i always watch your video upload last year..

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you!

[@JS-jr1wu]

Hi Jim Really enjoy the videos and all of the kite flying resources on your web-page. A huge thank-you from Canada. One question - the delta with the squares is available on e-bay but the price range is anything from $4 to well over $100. Is there any difference in the quality of the kite based on the pricing on eBay. There appear to be different sources for the same kite but likely they aren’t really different factories?

[@JimNicholls]

Check the sizes on those kites, as the cheaper ones are almost certainly smaller. it would be impossible to make that size of kite even reasonably well for much under $100. It's always a problem with Chinese sellers to know the actual origins of a product, and as you say, often different sellers are offering the same item which probably all originated in one factory. I'm glad you enjoy the videos, and I hope you have a lot of fun with your kites in Canada.

[@fotonmom]

So ..I have to ask--is it the price that made t hem cheap? Or the craftsmanship in sewing? Cheap spars? The colors looked fine (but I could see the copy cat effort) . Good fly day, though--I hope you enjoyed your blue sky..

[@JimNicholls]

Priscilla, you should know that you largely get what you pay for when you buy a kite. So yes, cheap in price, but also cheap in quality. If they are treated well and not flown too often then they are perfectly OK, and in the air it's impossible to see that the quality is not good.

[@christians5694]

Hi Jim, Deltas are my favourites kites also ! Can you tell me te dimensions (approximate) of the big delta ( the end of this video) ? I saw it on Ali Express. Nice flights !

[@JimNicholls]

Hi Christian. The delta at the end measures about 16ft by 8ft (4.8m by 2.4m), but I have seen the same pattern sold in several different sizes, so you need to be sure what you are buying. The checker delta is bigger, with a 19ft wingspan, but I think I've also seen that in other sizes.

[@christians5694]

@@JimNicholls Hi Jim, thank you for answer, I forgot something on my question : The dimensions when it is stored. I would like to know if I can bring it with me easily . Have a nice day !

[@JimNicholls]

@@christians5694 Mine will fold down to a length of 4 feet (120cm). But the Chinese factories often change things, so I can't guarantee that will apply to every kite of this type. I can't remember where I bought this one, as I've had it a long time.

[@christians5694]

@@JimNicholls Hi Jim, yes it' s possible the dimensions change according the factories. Perhaps so big to be put on my luggage, but nice to fly here I fly usually. Thank your for your answer !

[@diky_marzuki1168]

Do you have a link to buy the kite ?

[@JimNicholls]

They were all bought from various stores on AliExpress, where there are hundreds of kites to choose from.