Materials and CareTwo-Line Kite Tangles: Flight Twists, Packing and Winding
Keep a two-line kite tangle-free by separating flight twists from ground knots, unwinding upwind, and wrapping both lines in a figure-eight.
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Kite TypesKite Bridle Adjustment: Identify the Setup Before You Tune
Identify your kite's bridle, check assembly and flying lines, then use model-specific tuning instructions with a baseline record and a reversible adjustment log.
Materials and CareHow to Repair a Kite Sail Tear: Tape, Fabric and Stop Points
A small hole in open sail cloth can be taped when you know the material. Seams, spar pockets, and unknown cloth go back to the maker.
Materials and CareHow to Clean a Kite: Sand, Salt, Drying and Storage
Brush dry sand off the sail and lines, rinse salt with fresh water, then wipe stuck dirt with warm water and a little dish soap. Dry in the shade before you fold.
Materials and CareRipstop Nylon for Kites: Fabric Weight, Coating and Polyester Compared
Why kites use ripstop nylon, how it compares with ripstop polyester on stretch, tear and sun, how to decode oz labels and coatings, and which fabric fits which kite.