Christian's Kite Vocabulary

What are the parts of a kite?

Bridle :The "Bridle" puts the surface of the Kite at the correct angle to the wind so that it has Lift to fly, as well as stability.

Fittings: The  fitting of a kite is basically the 2 sticks that go across from each other that makes the kite not wiggle everywhere.

Keel - In the simplest kite, you have two thin crossed pieces of wood covered by paper. The keel is the longer piece of wood.

Line - 

Kite line comes in many different sizes, diameter, lengths, weights, and construction.   Choosing the right line for you kite is almost as important as choosing the kite itself.  ​Sail - is the wings of the kite that basically makes the kite goes different ways when the wind comes a certain way. Spars- are the sticks which hold the kites shape against the wind. Tail:-kites have a tail to stability and proper flight. without the tail, kites will come down and crash because then will be blown over. Tow point:- The tow point of the kite makes the kite stay how it is and go different directions.Spreader - The Upper Spreader is a single piece that connects to the Upper Leading Edge via Leading Edge Fittings. The Upper Spreader does not connect to the Spine directly, but the center of the Upper Spreader will touch, or nearly touch, the Sail against the Spine. Spine-.The spine of a kite is the two sticks that stretches the kite so it can stay flying straight.