Shanti, the most respected kite line company in America. Shanti Kite company was founded in 1974 by Daniel Prentice.  He began cutting wooden parts in his basement, dyeing them in his bathtub and assembling them on his kitchen table.  The result was the first “factory” in America to produce high-quality kite spools and winders. Since then Shanti has been the leader in developing and offering cutting-edge kite line products including the world popular Spectra lines. Harbor Wind & Kite Co. takes great pride in offering our customers "Made In America" products from Shanti.

Flying single line kites…

The joy that one feels flying a kite is tied to trust…and that trust is that the line won’t break, that it will keep you connected to your wing and ultimately that it will bring it home safely to your hands.  The kite itself is detached from us — patch of color, an expectation, dancing in the sky.  But the kiteline is real.  We can feel it with our fingers and through it, touch the wind and our dreams of flight.  Is kiteline important to the experience?  At Shanti, we believe it is.

What is the best line for kiteflying?  Generally speaking, the best material for single-line flying is polyester.  Shanti polyester lines are economical, tough and have only half as much stretch as nylon.  Monofilament line should never be used due to its excessive stretch of up to 50%!

Are twisted or braided lines better?  Braided lines are better.  These lines are constructed much the same as weaving ribbons around a Maypole.  The result is a balanced line that wears longer and will not unravel when cut. Shanti braided polyester lines are smooth, round and tightly woven.  Shanti braided lines are available in virtually all strengths from 20 to 1200 lb./test.  We generally wind them in 500 or 1000 ft. lengths but can easily wind custom lengths.

Braided Polyester 1,000' line on Hoop comes in 4 different weights. Click on the weight button above to order.