Pointer kite – a unique design

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This is a very interesting, attractive, and unusual kite from Malaysian designer Ceewan, made by Premier Kites.  It is quite big, but the quoted height of 11 feet is misleading, since this includes the parts of the main spar which project at top and bottom.  The actual length of the sail is about 8.5 feet, which still fills a lot of sky.  The kite, made of ripstop nylon with carbon and fibreglass spars, rolls up very small, and is quick and easy to assemble or disassemble.  It has no bridle, and the line is tied directly to the top of the spar.  This makes it very simple to fly more than one on the same line.  There is amazingly little pull despite the size of the sail, so even with three kites on the line, a small child could hold them and only light line is needed – just the thing if your 5-year-old insists on having a big kite!  The Pointer has a wide wind range, but moves about a lot in higher winds, much preferring lighter breezes.  It’s easy to fly, very eye-catching, and quite unlike any other kite.  Update:  The Pointer is no longer available.