For those of you wanting an entry level Power Kite, the Alpha 3.5 R2F is for you. Both rugged, and user friendly, this is the smallest of three kites in the Alpha R2F series and is suitable for winds between 6 and 31 mph. The flying characteristics are simple and stable, giving you a great learning curve that isn't too harsh. When it comes to power kiting, you want to make sure that your kite is suitable for the winds you'll be flying in, and as a general rule of thumb, the smaller the kite, the higher the wind speed it can handle.