| Lets explain these parts in more detail: The spine is
the main support or backbone of the kite, this is usually
built around a few vertical rods or sticks, these need to be
as light as possible of course, and also strong. The spar is
an additional stick or rod that runs crossways or
perpendicular to the spine and helps define the shape of the
kite. Spars can be either straight or curved depending on
the required shape of the kite. The frame is the name given
to the combination of the spine and the spar.
The cover is the material that is used to cover the
frame, this is what will capture the wind and provide lift
to the kite, the cover can be made of many materials
including paper, plastic or cloth, it has to be strong and
again has to be light weight. |
