How to Choose a Kite Style
There are thousands of types of kites, categorized by purpose, shape, material, number of lines and dozens of other variables. There are even kites designed to "fly" in soil, water and even plasma, energetic particles in outer space. However, there are seven basic kinds of kites, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
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Select a sled kite if you want something easy to build and fly. Sled kites are squares with triangular wings giving it the shape of a sled.
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Choose a delta kite if you want something lightweight and easy to fly. A delta kite's basic shape is a triangle (shaped like Delta, one of the letters of the Greek alphabet) and is made of nylon fabric. It makes a good stunt kite.
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Opt for a box kite if you want a big, sturdy kite. A box kite is a rectangular box made of lightweight rods with fabric wrapped around it.
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Fly a diamond kite if you want the same kite that Charlie Brown was always losing in the kite-eating tree. The diamond is fabric or paper attached to two lightweight rods fastened in a cross, has lines at the top and bottom corners and a tail for stability. Most people can manage to build their own diamond kite.
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Get a winged box if you want to control your box kite from lines attached to wings instead of the frame of the kite itself.
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Buy a parafoil kite, which has no rigid parts, if you want something portable. The parafoil is like a parachute.
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Use a kinetic kite if you want something with moving parts. An example of a kinetic kite is one that has a fan-like structure that spins in the wind, providing lift to the kite.
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Tips & Warnings
The best place to fly a kite is at the beach, where there is plenty of space, a constant ocean breeze and few overhead wires in which to get your kite tangled.
Don't fly a kite near power lines or in thunderstorms because you may get electrocuted. Benjamin Franklin was extremely lucky to survive his experiment with kite-flying and lightning.
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