We've all seen them. We have all even thought about the fun the flyers seem to be having so lets join them.
There is no better way to enjoy flying a kite than to make your own and watch it fly for the first time. Get your kids involved as well as the fresh air and fun with your children are rewards on their own. The joy on your kids faces makes it all worth while so don't make excuses ... make a kite!
Kite making has been around for hundreds of years and the principles are the same today and not too hard to master. Making your own kite with your children then flying your creation is an experience all parents should try but as I said, it can become addictive.
The basic design we all know is the best starter and easiest to make. It is simply just a cross of sticks with supports and the whole covered in paper or very light material. To try to describe the methods of kite making without diagrams is not too easy so if you want to see instructions with diagrams take a look at my Outdoor Kids Fun site.
Using split bamboo canes for the ribs etc. makes life easy but ,PLEASE PARENTS, do the splitting for your kids and don't leave them with a knife to do it themselves. The backbone of the kite is best made from a piece of flat, straight grained wood not too thick as weight is very important here. Light weight paper or a fine silk like material is best as the material will outlast the paper especially if it gets wet.
Flying your new creation is the best part and great fun. Your children will have a great time, as will you, and as your kite gets higher your thoughts turn to the 'man thing' ... can I make it bigger and fly higher ... and even bigger still ....
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