Zephyr [zef-er]
- a gentle, mild breeze
- (initial capital letter ) Literary. the west wind.
- any of various things of fine, light quality, as fabric, yarn, etc.
- The Greek and Roman god of the west wind, considered the most pleasant of the winds.
After playing in a steady 5-8 mph Twilight Breeze (coming form the West no doubt) you’ll agree that these 4 definitions describe the Zephyr aptly.
The Zephyr flies like a dream. It feels smooth and steady, even in variable wind. It will try and go in any direction it’s guided. If the kite’s angle changes a little bit, it will gracefully flip over and still float, or crash trying.
After filling up the sail with wind (and designating one of many wind directions), a few “tugs” is all it takes to make this baby climb. Done incorrectly, the kite feels surprisingly heavy; if you fight the kite, it will barely get off the ground in lighter winds. Change the kite’s angle a little and lessen your movements, and the kite’s weight all but disappears [even in the lightest wind.] (more…)
