Octopus kites big and small, old and new

My 1,778th kite video. The day started with a very light breeze, but later I was able to fly a good selection of kites. Our weather is not generally so kind these days - as I write this, the sun is shining but the wind is gusting to 106 km/h (over 60 mph), so I shall not be flying kites today!
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[@andreaburdett8919]

Oh my word this is a wonderful video. I'm so happy I found it. Thank you!

[@JimNicholls]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@papercutpostman1660]

The white octopus is quite beautiful. But nothing beats a gang of octopuses!😊

[@JimNicholls]

So true! Octopuses are among my favourites for sure.

[@fotonmom]

Isn't it great when weather cooperates!? Glad you had a good fly with so many great kites. Octopus kites still are keen flyers , no matter the generation. But I have to say ..I like the buggy eyes on that black one. :)

[@JimNicholls]

Octopus kites are among my favourites, Priscilla, especially the big ones, but they are a lot of trouble to pack up after flying, which is why I don't use them more often.

[@roquesoprano913]

Thank you so much Jim ⭐️

[@JimNicholls]

You are very welcome.

[@bradmills1104]

Fabulous day at the beach - those kites really look vibrant against that clear blue sky. I love any of those tentacled kites. Their movement just makes the display that much more captivating.

[@JimNicholls]

Yes, tentacles look good, and lots of tentacles look even better.

[@vikramsinghkite4358]

So very Nice Octopus kites video 👍

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks, Vikram. I'm happy that you enjoyed the video.

[@johng.9319]

Fantastic display, Jim. Great to see all of the Octopi occupying the sky. What a sight for the motorists passing by! As alway, thanks for sharing.

[@JimNicholls]

I often worry that we might cause accidents by distracting the drivers, but I think we've been OK so far!

[@deweygravesjr.122]

Very nice Jim. You have a very unique place to fly and photography. The display of Octopuses was beautiful. Thanks Jim!

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it, Dewey. It was one of our better days.

[@MarkAGroh]

What a beautiful view, awesome video, Jim...

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mark. Wind here now is 60 mph, so no flying today!

[@randylackershire4766]

I like the themed flying Jim. Great display.

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks, Randy, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Octopus kites are great.

[@jakethekiteguy]

I used to fly at rest stops where I could park my truck for the night and eventually stopped because it would cause slowdowns on the interstate and I didn't want to cause an accident just because people wanted to see what was flying so I understand that concern Jim! Lol It would usually be a 24ft octo, a fish and a mini stinga, sometimes my 13ft flowtail delta to mix it up. Love the videos Jim!

[@JimNicholls]

Certainly those kites right next to the road would cause a distraction! Our beach is narrow, so we have to be careful not to fly across the road that runs just the other side of the dunes.

[@kiteflyingdownunder....car6272]

I have a few Octopuses I could have added including a black one that is missing its original beach location. Once again too far away. Hope to see you soon.

[@JimNicholls]

I can't remember if you've ever flown that black one, Carl. It may be among your numerous unflown kites. Let's hope next weekend goes according to plan.

[@kiteflyingdownunder....car6272]

@@JimNicholls Flown one year ago this month on the Trilobites on a Spring day video

[@JimNicholls]

@@kiteflyingdownunder....car6272 Well done. It must be due for its second flight now!

[@Midpoin.official]

Belinya dimana ya??

[@JimNicholls]

The kites all come from China on AliExpress.

[@caycug1]

Do you know where I can buy one of the white octopus kite?

[@JimNicholls]

It came from here: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000767878237.html .

[@caycug1]

@@JimNicholls Thank you, what size did you get?

[@caycug1]

Thanks, what kind of string and reel would you recommend?

[@caycug1]

What is the wind speed range for the kite?

[@JimNicholls]

The 13m one. But I also have an 18m one which I don't often fly. I fly the kite on 300lb braided dacron line, on a simple hoop spool. I've never tested the full wind range, but I'd say probably 6 mph (10 km/h) to 18 mph (28 km/h) or maybe higher.