Tiger Tribe Kite | Happy

Most first kites end in tears. Too heavy, too fussy, needs a gale to get off the ground, and a parent running up and down a beach while a four year old loses interest.

The Happy Kite is built to avoid all of that. It's light, it launches easily, and it'll fly in an ordinary breeze rather than needing perfect conditions. That matters more than anything else on a first kite, because the whole thing hinges on it actually getting up there within the first few minutes.

Once it's flying, the octopus is the fun part. Long rainbow streamer tentacles trail and ripple behind it, so even on a gentle day there's plenty of movement to watch, and it's unmistakable from a long way off at a crowded park or beach.

It's properly made too. Ripstop fabric and a fibreglass frame are what kites are supposed to be built from, so it handles a few crash landings rather than tearing the first time it meets a bush. The 30m of line comes on an easy-wind handle, which sounds like a small thing right up until you're untangling a fistful of string with a disappointed child standing next to you.

At 30cm by 120cm including the legs it's a decent size in the air without being a handful on the ground.

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🪁 Why You'll Love It

• Light and easy to launch, built as a genuine first kite
• Flies in an ordinary breeze, no gale required
• Rainbow streamer tentacles that dance in the wind
• Durable ripstop fabric and fibreglass frame
• 30m of line on an easy-wind handle
• Easy to retrieve and pack away
• Big enough to spot from across a park at 30cm x 120cm
• Completely screen-free outdoor fun

🎁 Perfect For

• Children aged 4 and up
• Beach days and coastal holidays
• Caravan parks and camping trips
• Parks, ovals and open paddocks
• School holidays and long weekends
• Birthday and Christmas presents
• Grandparents after something to do outside

📦 What's Included

• 1 x Happy Kite octopus kite
• 30m of flying line on a wind-up handle

📋 Product Details

• Brand: Tiger Tribe
• Product Type: Outdoor Toy
• Kite size: 30cm x 120cm, including the rainbow legs
• Fabric: Durable ripstop
• Frame: Fibreglass
• Line: 30m on an easy-wind handle
• Age: Suitable for ages 4 and up

⚠️ Please note: Suitable for ages 4 and up, with adult supervision. Never fly a kite near powerlines, roads, trees or during a storm. Choose an open area well away from overhead wires, and keep an eye on younger children around the flying line.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How much wind does it need?
A light to moderate breeze is plenty. It's designed to lift easily rather than needing strong wind, which is exactly what you want for a first kite. If the leaves are moving, you're in business.

Can a 4 year old fly it themselves?
With a hand getting it into the air, yes. Most children that age manage the handle and the running about quite happily once it's up, and the easy-wind handle means winding in isn't a two-person job.

How long is the line?
30 metres, which gets it high enough to feel like a proper kite without being unmanageable. It comes wound on a handle, so there's no untangling before you start.

How big is it in the air?
30cm across and 120cm long once you count the rainbow streamer legs. Big enough to spot from the other side of an oval, light enough that a child can carry it themselves.

Will it survive a crash?
Ripstop fabric and a fibreglass frame are the proper materials for a kite, and they handle the usual knocks a first kite takes. What they won't survive is a tree or a fence at speed, so pick somewhere open.

Is it good for the beach?
It's ideal. Coastal breezes are steady and there's nothing to crash into, so a beach or a foreshore is about the easiest place to get it flying.

How does it pack away?
Wind the line back onto the handle and the kite folds down. It's light and slim enough to go in the boot or a caravan locker without fuss.

🌟 Adventure Awaits Tip

Beach or open paddock, mid-afternoon when the breeze has picked up, and well away from powerlines. That combination is the difference between a brilliant hour and a frustrating twenty minutes. Have a browse through the full Tiger Tribe range for more to take outside.

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