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L Minimum power
Wind Speed Table
Force
MPH
Knots
KPH
Metres/ sec
Description
On Land
0
<1
<1
<1
0-0.2
Calm
Calm; smoke rises vertically
1
1-3
1-3
1-5
0.3-1.5
Light Air
Smoke drift indicates wind direction; vanes do not move
2
4-7
4-6
6-11
1.6-3.3
Light Breeze
Wind felt on face; leaves rustle; vanes begin to move
3
8-12
7-10
12-19
3.4-5.4
Gentle Wind
Leaves & small twigs in motion; light flags extended
4
13-18
11-16
20-29
5.5-7.9
Leaves & loose paper raised up; flags flap; small branches move
5
19-24
17-21
30-38
8.0-10.7
Fresh Wind
Small trees begin to sway; flags flap & ripple
6
25-31
22-27
39-50
10.8-13.8
Strong
Wind
Large branches in motion; whistling heard in wires
7
32-38
28-33
51-61
13.9-17.1
Near Gale
Whole trees in motion; resistance felt in walking against wind
8
39-46
34-40
62-74
17.2-20.7
Gale
Whole trees in motion; resistance felt in walking against wind (again)
9
47-54
41-47
75-86
20.8-24.4
Strong Gale
Slight structural damage occurs; shingles blow from roofs
10
55-63
48-55
87-101
24.5-28.4
Storm
Trees broken/uprooted; considerable structural damage occurs
Minimum power
Maximum power
Minimum power
A A
When launching kites in strong winds, ALWAYS launch at the edge of the wind window
Weather conditions are unpredictable and can change very quickly ALWAYS be vigilant and respect the power of the wind
Taking good care of your kite will prolong its life.
AVOID flying your kite near trees, hedges, stone walls, barbed wire fences or other obstacles that could damage your kite
DO NOT drag your kite across the ground when trying to launch or land, especially in stubble fields, on stony beaches or on other abrasive surfaces that could damage your kite
NEVER store your kite wet. Always allow it to dry before packing and storage
Your kite can be hand-washed with care in warm NOT HOT soapy water. Use a mild detergent, i.e. washing up liquid, and a soft sponge
DO NOT use aggressive detergents or abrasive materials to clean your kite DO NOT use a washing machine or tumble dryer!
ALWAYS check your equipment for wear and tear before using it and repair or replace accordingly
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