HQ4 Alpha 4-Line Power Kite With Handles | Beginner–Intermediate Traction Kite

The HQ4 Alpha 4-Line Power Kite is one of the best-value ways to get started with traction kiting. Designed for beginners but built with enough performance to keep you progressing, the Alpha offers a perfect balance of stability, controllable power, durability, and user-friendly handling.

Whether you're learning four-line kite control, building confidence for landboarding or buggying, or simply looking for an affordable power kite with serious capability, the HQ4 Alpha delivers exceptional fun without the premium price tag.

Stable and predictable flying characteristics make the Alpha easy to learn with, while its smooth power delivery gives you enough pull for your first runs down the beach. It won’t yank you into the sky on accidental lift — making it far safer for beginners — but in the right wind, it still packs plenty of speed and drive for buggy riders and confident flyers.

If you want even more performance and higher-end construction, the HQ Beamer is the natural step up — but for most new kiters, the Alpha hits the sweet spot.

Key Features

• Stable, beginner-friendly flight – Smooth power delivery and predictable handling

• Durable ripstop nylon canopy – Built to withstand sandy launches and regular sessions

• Complete setup included – Fly straight out of the bag

• Excellent value – Perfect entry point into traction kiting

• Versatile performance – Static flying, buggying, body dragging & light landboarding

• Colour-coded handles & lines – Easy orientation for new flyers

• Comprehensive safety system – Includes kite killers for safe power release

Size Guide & Recommended Wind Ranges

HQ4 Alpha 1.5m

• Wingspan: 2.29 m

• Wind Range: 10–30 mph

• Best for: Juniors & light riders; high-wind training; small but punchy

HQ4 Alpha 2.5m

• Wingspan: 2.96 m

• Wind Range: 8–25 mph

• Best for: Most beginners; fast turning; strong pull in wind; all-round static flying

HQ4 Alpha 3.5m

• Wingspan: 3.50 m

• Wind Range: 6–20 mph

• Best for: Adults learning traction; buggying; landboarding; powerful low-wind option

Note: Wind ranges are approximate, based on adult static flying with new equipment.
Beginners should avoid winds above 15–20 mph until fully confident with four-line control and safety systems.

What’s Included

Everything you need to get flying:

• HQ4 Alpha kite (1.5m / 2.5m / 3.5m)

• Quad handles (colour-coded)

• Dyneema line set – 4×20m (220kg / 100kg)

• Kite killers – safety wrist straps to depower instantly

• Ground stake – secure the kite safely during setup

• Instruction manual

• Large HQ carry bag – easy transport & storage

Suitable For

• Complete beginners to traction kiting

• Riders stepping up from two-line kites

• Static flying & power development

• Buggy and landboard learners

• Families & juniors (1.5m option)

• Anyone wanting a safe, fun power kite without a big price tag

Technical Specifications

• Canopy material: Tear-resistant ripstop nylon

• Lines: Dyneema 20m – 4 line

• Accessories: Handles, stake, killers, bag

• Control system: Quad handles

• Style: Fixed bridle power kite

Why This Kite Is Great for the Sport

The HQ4 Alpha helps new riders build the foundation skills required for kitesurfing, landboarding, and snowkiting:

• Learn power control safely

• Build confidence with four-line steering

• Develop buggy/landboard technique

• Enjoy real power without dangerous lift

It's a progression-friendly setup that stays fun long after your first session.

Why Buy from Northern Watersports

• Official HQ4 Supplier – 100% genuine products

• Fast UK shipping from our North West warehouse

• Expert advice from real instructors & traction kiters

• Community first – rider-run, friendly and trusted

• Aftercare support to help you learn safely