Tantrum 220

Great for all ages and lots of fun.

Like an earlier reviewer, I've been flying foil kites for decades....but...have only had the Tantrum for a couple years. It's now my go-to foil in any wind. Responsive, predictable, strong.

This kite is so much fun...

I've been flying stunt kites for the better part of four decades and the Tantrum has been my go to for years. In fact, it was my son's introduction into flying stunt kites, and I've since given my Tantrum to him!

Responsive in light winds and exciting in strong winds. I would recommend this kite to anyone.

I've purchased roughly 30 kites in the last couple of years. The Tantrum 220 was only the second of those, but I use it the most. It is very sturdy, can take a beating, and the size is ideal for me. In higher winds, it generates enough pull that I (220 lbs) have to lean back to keep from being tugged off balance. For that reason, I would only recommend it for use by a full grown adult if the wind is approaching 15 mph or so. That pull makes it fun, though, and a bit of a workout! I've had it pull a 190 foot tube tail (made from 4 chained Prism tails) before.

A benefit of the size is that it's not very susceptible to cross-wind collapse, unlike smaller stunt foils. The roughly 7 foot width means it will catch and hold the air at many angles.

I understand that conventional wrist straps give a little more control, but I do like the bar. It is still comfortable in higher winds and it's easier to hand off to other pilots if you're sharing. It's really convenient for line storage, too.

The kite is definitely easier to launch if you have a helper to hold and release it for you, but you can use objects to weigh the bottom edge down for solo takeoffs. I use a long bean bag I made from thrift store pants, but some people just use water bottles or some sand.