Kite
flying
Kite flying requires lightweight but strong twine, as well
as paper or tightly-woven cloth. Kites typically consist of
one or more spars (sticks) that hold a sail of fabric taut.
Classic kites use bamboo, rattan or other strong but flexible
wood for the spars, and use paper or light fabrics such as
silk for the sails. Many modern kites use synthetic materials,
such as nylon or more exotic fabrics for the sails, and fiberglass
or carbon fiber for the spars.
Chinese kite designs often emulate flying insects, birds,
and other beasts, both real and mythical. The finest Chinese
kites are made from split bamboo (usually golden bamboo),
covered with silk, and hand painted. On larger kites, clever
hinges and latches allow the kite to be disassembled and compactly
folded for storage or transport. Lower-cost kites are often
made from printed polyester rather than silk.
Kites flown by children are often the geometric type. Kites
can be designed with many different shapes, forms and sizes,
from historic flat geometric designs, through box kites and
other aerodynamic forms, to modern sparless inflatable designs.
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