What is a Kite?

A kite is a flying device that remains tethered to a fixed point or to the person flying it.

It must fly in a reasonably steady fashion at an angle of 15 degrees above the horizon for a sustained period of time to be considered a kite.

Kites may be of varying size and shape. They may be constructed of a wide variety of natural or synthetic materials.

Parts of a Kite:

• Sail: all kites have a sail or covering material.
• Bridle: most kites have a bridle. The bridle is the set of fixed lines that attach to important points on the kite frame or sail to hold the kite in a proper flying position. A few kites fly by attaching the flying line directly to a fixed point on the kite.
• Frame: some kites have a frame made of rigid materials. Others are constructed so that the sail and the bridle create a frame with the assistance of the wind.
• Line: all kites require at least one flying line to tether them into the wind. Some maneuverable kites are flown on two lines (dual-line sport kites) or on four lines (quad-line sport kites).

From: Best Breezes