I have followed the development of Peter Lynn power kites since the introduction of the Peel in 1991. I remeber seeing my first large foil of about 10m squared. At the time this size of foil was unknown - it was a monster!! Nowadays a 10m kite is relatively small. It is amazing how people have got used to flying huge kites. I would have never even considered using a 14m - now I need that kind of size to get going in the sea. The development of the the PL foils has seen may itteration from the peel to n-gen to the newer range of bridleless arcs. The Hornet is the latest ‘bridled foil’ from the lynn think tank. These are no-longer the sole development of the master but still seem to show steady improvements year on year. Here is the latest blurb:
The overall attention that was paid to designing this kite is shown in every aspect. Performance wise this kite has been made to fly well in every single wind condition. The overall feel of the kite and the way it can be controlled gives the kite flyer a very comfortable feeling. Even less demanding entry level fliers appreciate a good flying kite. A good flying kite gets that extra bit of confidence to move onto the next level. The Hornet is very easy going but still challenging to fly.
In terms of construction and finishing the aim of any Peter Lynn kite is always optimal value for money and fun for life! The kite is manufactured from high quality materials. Peter Lynn’s many years of research into fabric and materials ensures a high performance and durability. The leading edge and trailing edge are extra reinforced to prevent any damages in this area of the kite. The stitched bridles and extra features make life easy – have more fun flying your kite instead of struggling to get it set up!
The Hornet is available in 6 different sizes this means we have a size for anyone.
Do you live in a coastal region with loads of wind? Get a Hornet 2.0 or 3.0 to start learning the basics of kite flying. Do you live somewhere inland with less wind? We recommend you to go a bit bigger, a Hornet 3.0 or 4.0.
After you have mastered the basics, you can start to fly your kite in stronger winds and expand your range of kites with a Hornet 5.0, 6.0 or even a 8.0 if you are a big guy looking for a serious challenge. It is always recommended to visit your Peter Lynn dealer, they can give you some extra information about your local kite spots and help you to choose the right kite size according to your weight and local wind conditions.
The Hornet is packaged as a complete package, like all the kites in the Peter Lynn Access range. This means if you buy a PL Access range kite it has all you need to get started to fly your kite. The kite is flown on full EVA foam grip handles, kitekillers, and high quality Dyneema® flying lines. The supplied groundstake will help you secure your handles when taking a break. The full colour instruction manual will help you set up your kite safely and easily.