Have ever wanted to build a kite? Well, here is a simple kite you can make your
self!
A kite consists of these basic parts:
# The Spine.
The up-and-down, or vertical stick that you build your kite around.
# The Spar.
The support stick(s), that are placed...
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Have ever wanted to build a kite? Well, here is a simple kite you can make your
self!
A kite consists of these basic parts:
# The Spine.
The up-and-down, or vertical stick that you build your kite around.
# The Spar.
The support stick(s), that are placed crossways or at a slant over the
spine.
Sometimes they are curved or bowed.
# The Frame.
The joined spine and spars, usually with a string connecting their
ends, that form the shape of the kite and make a support for the cover.
# The Cover.
The paper, plastic, or cloth, that cover the frame to make a kite.
# The Bridle.
One or more strings attached to the spine or spars, which help
control the kite in the air.
# The Flying Line.
The string running from the kites? bridle, where you hold to fly
the kite.
# The Tail.
A long strip of paper or plastic of ribbon that helps to balance the
kite in flight.
Not all kites need tails.
# The Reel.
The object you use to wind your flying line, to keep it form getting
tangled or flyin
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