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Apurba Kites are very fast Nylon Fighter Kites with exceptional spin rates, easily comparable to the best traditional Indian paper kites with the added strength and durability of bonded rip-stop nylon.

As a rule of thumb, the smaller kites will fly and spin faster than the larger kites but requires a strong wind due to the reduced sail area. Larger kites will fly and spin very well in average wind conditions. The increased sail area of the Larger creates a greater wind resistance and although this will result in a slower, steadier flight it will enable the kite to be flown, under full control at great distances in a light wind.

Therefore, it is reasonably safe to assume that if the wind is light, a large kite would be the right choice, as it would catch more of the wind. In stronger winds, select a smaller kite, as it would survive the wind better with the added bonus of a considerable increase in speed and manoeuvrability.

One important factor, which also affects the speed of the fighting kite, is the bow. A kite made with a soft bow will fly slower than one made with a stiffer bow. The bows are of a different specification on all models of Apurba kites, all designs have been tested and the bow selected for optimum performance.

For your first fighting kite, we would recommend the Original Indian kite in the rip-stop or Marllow, Umbrella kite (Larger sizes).Once you have mastered these, you may consider any fighter kite

Please take time to read the following notes.

They will help you to enjoy flying and looking after your kite.

Please do not fly near power lines or in built up areas and please be aware of animals and small children.

Remember that other people will be near and kites that fly out of control can be dangerous.

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If you have not flown kites before it is important to fly in the right conditions that are best suited to your kite, as all kites will perform better when they are flown in the strength of wind that the kite was designed for.
For example, the Large kites are a all round type that will fly in most wind speeds up to about 15/20 mph.
However if this is your first experience in fighter kites we suggest that you wait for a day when the wind is steady and about 10/12 mph.
Choose a field that is not surrounded by trees or in a built up area as that helps in having a steady constant breeze while you learn to control the kite.
If you look at the television or newspaper weather forecast it always gives the expected wind strength for the area that you live in. Flying kites will help you understand the weather where you live so there is also educational value as well as having fun.

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You will see that your kite has already been bridled because every kite is test flown to make sure that it performs to the high standard that we have set for his product.

Take the end of your flying line and tie it to the loop in the bridle.
Now let out about 40 yards of line with the kite downwind and your helper holding the kite with the nose pointing straight up and by the wing tips only. When you are ready call for the kite to be released and at the same time pull in the line. The kite will fly straight up without having to pull in too much line (dependent on the wind speed).

Allow the kite to fly to its normal height for the amount of line that has been let out. At this stage you will want to start getting control of the kites movements, always try and keep it high while you are learning - this give you more time to correct mistakes.

In a steady breeze the kite should remain in its position, to change direction pull the line sharply and the kite will respond with the nose moving from side to side. When the kite is pointing in the direction you want it to go pull the line in and it will continue to fly all the time that the line is taut to the kite. As soon as you stop pulling the line the nose will come up straight, at this point you will probably need to regain your height.
This is achieved by allowing the wind to take the kite back with the line being fed through your fingers, and then holding whilst the kite climbs. As the kite can spin in a complete circle you can make it fly in any direction you choose, controlling this spin is how you fly fighter kites.

When learning to control the kite you will almost at some time be heading for the ground in a dive. To stop this you must release the line, which will take the tension off the kite, and it will respond with the nose coming back up.
If you carry on pulling the line it will keep flying in that direction.

Practice making the kite fly from left to right before you try controlled diving.

The kite is designed in such a way that it will want to spin, what you are learning to do is control that spin. With practice you will be able to make the kite fly in any direction which is when the real fun of flying fighter kites starts. Then you might consider fighting with manjha (glass powder string) against other fighters

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When you have landed the kite wind the line in by walking towards the kite, do not drag it over the ground.
The only part of the kite that can be damaged is by continuos crashing in a dive and pulling the kite along the ground with the nose in the dirt. This can break the bamboo spine where it is tied to the bow stick.

Check the bridle for any wear at the loop.

It is best not to fly when it is raining (certainly not in thunderstorms), if the kite should get wet allow it to dry naturally after drying any surface water with a tissue cloth.

Your kite is supplied in a polythene sleeve, which we recommend to keep the kite in after you have finished flying.