Phoenix - The Prettiest on the dance floor

·  Shape: Bird
·  Size: 300x170cm, 125cm packed
·  Weight: 350g
·  Rods: 8, 6 fixed
·  Fix:  Medium (will be easy if not for the stabilizing strings)
·  Bridle: Fixed
·  Tail Provision: Nil
·  Pull: Light
·  Test Launch Wind: 6.4km/h
·  Launch: Medium

When you're the most beautiful and attractive thing in a sea of people, and you know it, you don't have to say "yes" to the every first requests. You can take your time and play the game a little, flirt even, and people still loves you.

I remember this kite being flown at the NTUC event this year by a member of the public. Though it is a little crazy to launch a big kite in a sea of small, memento kites, it stands out like the prettiest girl in a singles' bar. The color combination is stunning, though the original is more complete (notice the green that was added and the out of sync center bits? Reminds me of the girl in dark evening dress, pearl necklace and a pair of slippers waiting at the bus stop the other day. Prince Charming will be the glass "slippers"?). In the sky, it enhance every hue nature thrown at it. I think the guy flew it latter at the Barrage. Like the girl, different bar, same amount of attention, ig not more.

Like most bird series, it will come out of the package a little scrambled due to its irregular sail. The sail looks of good quality but the number of spars add to the weight. Its good they took care of the tail spars; no curved ones for you to break. Since this is a used kite, you can see the wear and tear at this end, though.

Fixing is easy, initially; extend the winds and fix the horizontal. There are 2 extra lines connecting the "head" to the wings. This is the tricky part; tied it too loose and the wings will look folded in flight and may fail to lift off. I would recommend that you pull it up a little; everyone is starring. Just let drools fall. A little finesse here would be helpful. You may want to add the line fastener (like those in the Rokkaku reviewed earlier) to make life a little easier. Hey, you do need a quick, clever one-liner when you finally get your chance, right? The top portion of the kite needs to be tight for lift-off (the bottom of the wing will flap in the wind). So, do do the adjustments occasionally.

The prettiest girl never needs to accept every first advances. She will take her time. At low wind, the lower portion of the wing will flap in the wind, flirting with you. Walking towards the dance floor but turned around the moment you  followed. It needs mid-force 2 to lift off. You can comfortably hand launch this baby but watch for the long wing span; it will dip to the sides occasionally. When she is finally ready to dance, she prefers a slow waltz to warm up before the higher tempo. Like the girl that she is, she'll pull lightly on the lines as it ascend to the sky. Wonder if it will improve with stronger wind.

I don't find the need for a tail to stabilize the flight though the owner recommends it. The default tail with the package is as beautiful as the accessories the girl worn that night. I actually kept it and hope that the owner don't notice, a little souvenir for the night, like a phone number.

Once it took to the sky, the color combination shines, like in the song, day or night.

I never seen you looking so beautiful tonight
Never seen you shine so bright

Blue sky or grey, it is simply outstanding in the sky. It will dance a little left and right in reaction to the wind, like changes in song tempo. Otherwise, it will be a fixture in the sky. The pull, however, is not strong. I caution hanging anything other than a tail to stabilize it, if the need arises.

I would prefer the original total color combination but this CN copy is just fine. Is this a copy right issue or QC failure? There is a delta I'm eying that seems to have the same problem. Can't wait to see the bigger, original version dominates the next kite festival sky.