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All-time classic trick kite hand made in the UK by Tim BensonOriginally released in 1995, the Box of Tricks was one of the kites that led the revolution in trick and freestyle flying. Rated a purist's 'full-on' trick kite, the Box of Tricks performs tricks and radical manoeuvres with ease, and has an amazing ability to recover from just about every position. This kite has a smooth, responsive, positive and light feel; and is an excellent choice for flyers of intermediate and above ability who want to progress into trick and freestyle flying.Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Hand made to order click here for more info...
The ultimate next-generation extreme freestyle/trick kite by Andy Wardley and Tim BensonThe Gemini is an extreme trick and freestyle flying machine designed by Andy Wardley and Tim Benson. It is easy to control, predictable and precise in flight, yet capable of the most incredible tricks ever conceived. The Gemini features a unique twin spine design to increase stability with no compromise to trick performance. The advanced Cross-active bridle further enhances the flying experience, allowing smooth transition through trick and freestyle manoeuvres. The primary objective in the design of the Gemini was to create a kite specifically for executing fades, back spins, Lazy Susans etc with total control and stability….."The twin spines are used to create a channel which creates drive and stability when the kite is moving forward. The extra stability afforded by this allows us to flatten out the outer wings and curve up the leading edges. When the kite is moving forwards it becomes very stable and precise from the increased airflow through the central channel. When the kite slows down or stalls, it becomes very radical and spins easily, being more influenced by the flat, curved outer wings: The very best of both worlds.I don't know of any trick the kite won't do, and there are quite literally dozens of new tricks, variations and combinations that it will do" …….Andy Wardley, June 1999Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Hand made in the UK by Tim Benson click here for more info...
Light wind extreme freestyle/trick kite by Andy Wardley and Tim BensonThe Gemini Ultra Light features a unique twin spine design to increase stability with no compromise to trick performance. Easy to control, predictable and precise in flight, yet capable of the most incredible tricks ever conceived. The advanced Cross-active bridle further enhances the flying experience, allowing smooth transition through trick and freestyle manoeuvres. The Ultra Light is the same size and shape as the original Gemini, and offers the same radical capabilities combined with the predictable and reliable handling that has made the original Gemini so popular. Features a Skyshark frame in a combination of P90 (leading edge) and 3PT (spreaders) spars, with a 5mm Structil spine. This has been carefully selected to give the kite exceptional balance and stability for long, gliding flight that is typical of lighter wind flying.Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Hand made in the UK by Tim Benson click here for more info...
Radical twin-spined extreme trick/freestyle kiteby Tim Benson and Andy WardleyThe Minigem is the higher wind little brother to the Gemini. Fast and responsive, the Minigem will perform every trick in the book. The unique twin spine configuration increases stability with no compromise to trick performance. Easy to control, predictable and precise in flight, yet capable of the most incredible tricks ever conceived. Control is further enhanced with an advanced active bridle allowing smooth transition through trick and freestyle manoeuvres.Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Hand made to order click here for more info...
Classic all-round freestyle kite hand made in the UK by Tim BensonThe Outer Space quickly established itself as a state-of-the-art freestyle kite when it was released in 1998, earning the "Kite of the Year" award from kite passion magazine. This highly accredited and desirable freestyle/trick kite continues to be popular as one of the all-time classic kites to come from the Benson workshop. It offers reliable, stable and effortless flight combined with the ability to perform radical tricks and freestyle moves.The Outer Space will perform all the trick manoeuvres the Box of Tricks can - flic-flacs, hovers, cascades, rising fades etc. The clever 'active' bridle designed by Andy Wardley smoothes out the speed, and enhances precision and stability through the centre of the wind window, with increased drive and performance at the edge of the wind.Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Kite Passion Focus Test (issue 13)" The kite is among the easiest to trick that ever came across. It has a huge usable wind range, and its precision capabilities are nonetheless very accomplished. With the Outer Space we feel that perhaps Tim Benson has given us a new benchmark for the ultimate all rounder of the late 90s to follow his much copied Phantom of the beginning of the decade"'Kite of the Year' (Kite Passion issue 15)1998 Kite of the Year (Professional category)quoted in Kite Passion's Best of '98 awards ….. the most accessible of all high performance kites.'Top of the Pops' winner (Kite Passion issue 16)UK Kite Charts 1998 winner Big wing/Freestyle/Competition kite categoryHand made to order click here for more info...
Top quality indoor freestyle kite for experienced fliers hand made in the UK by Tim BensonThe Inner Space has been specifically developed for indoor flying as well as in a very light outdoor breeze, with the absolute minimum of effort. Balanced to perfection, the Inner Space is designed to float and glide slowly and gracefully with smooth turns and wonderfully flat axels, flat spins etc. As with all the Benson range, the Inner Space is very responsive and performs tricks well with good and easy recovery. The distinctive P31 sail features the 'B' logo appliquéd in a circular mylar panel. Suitable for more experienced flyers only.Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Hand made to order click here for more info...
The full size all-time competition classic hand made in the UK by Tim BensonThe standard Phantom by Tim Benson is one of the most recognized and influential full size competition kites. When Tim Benson originally created the Phantom it became the benchmark for the development of many other precision sport kites, and still remains a much loved classic to this day.Popular with competition and leisure fliers alike, the Phantom is sophisticated, predictable and well-balanced. Essentially designed for precision flying, the Phantom responds to command immediately with crisp and sharp manoeuvres. It is the most stable within the Benson range and performs smooth and easy axels, flat spins and is generally a delight to fly.The sail has a large and relatively flat sail area for light wind performance, and handles with a more conventional, light but solid, positive feel. This kite is the slowest in the range and therefore the easiest for the less experienced to master their flying skills on. All models have Icarex PC31 polyester sails for ultimate response and performance.Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Hand made to order click here for more info...
The full size all-time competition classic hand made in the UK by Tim BensonThe Phantom Ultralight by Tim Benson is one of the most recognized and influential full size competition kites. When Tim Benson originally created the Phantom it became the benchmark for the development of many other precision sport kites, and still remains a much loved classic to this day.Popular with competition and leisure fliers alike, the Phantom UL is sophisticated, predictable and well-balanced. Essentially designed for precision flying, the Phantom UL responds to command immediately with crisp and sharp manoeuvres. It is the most stable within the Benson range and performs smooth and easy axels, flat spins and is generally a delight to fly.The sail has a large and relatively flat sail area for light wind performance, and handles with a more conventional, light but solid, positive feel. This kite is the slowest in the range and therefore the easiest for the less experienced to master their flying skills on. All models have Icarex PC31 polyester sails for ultimate response and performance.Available to order in assorted colours: see Deep Space details for typical colour options.Hand made to order click here for more info...
Top quality all-round freestyle kite by award-winning design team of Tim Benson and Andy WardleyThe Deep Space is an all-round freestyle kite that is easy to fly, precise, reliable and responsive. Known during the design phase as the 'C-Class', the Deep Space was almost two years in the making and evolved through dozens of prototypes and thousands of hours of testing.This all-round freestyle kite has a sharp and crisp 'feel', and performs with a high degree of accuracy and predictability making the most extreme tricks easier to achieve… and repeat. Handling is sharp and crisp, and the Deep Space excels at free-flowing, seamless freestyle flying, providing smooth transitions from one trick to another for advanced and extended combinations.Technical design features include the roll bars, which provide an effective way of catching and securing the flying lines in wrap and multi-wrap tricks. Integrated glides in the leading edge cover both upper and lower connectors, and are internally reinforced to reduce bunching and wrinkling. Slimline and snag-free nose, tail and tip reinforcements further reduce the chance of tangles. Hand made in the UK by Tim Benson. click here for more info...
