Kite flying is a relaxing hobby that can be enjoyed on nice days.It can be a bit confusing if you have never flown a kite before.It's relatively easy to fly a stunt kite if you assemble it correctly and keep in mind that symmetry and control are important.
Step 1: The stunt kite rods should be assembled.
Take the kite out of the packaging and look for the three rods.There are two identical rods and one shorter rod.The shorter rod will be stuck at the top tip of the kite.The short rod is going to keep the kite open.Keep the kite strings out of the way.The longer rods can be inserted through the rubber fitting at the center of the kite.The rubber fitting on the side edge of the kite is where the rod should be stuck.Put the other long rod into the center rubber fitting to match the completed side.Put the end of the rod into the other rubber fitting on the kite.
Step 2: Attach the standoffs to the rods.
The items on the end edge of the kite are called standoffs.The standoffs are connected to the two lower rods.The spreader rods are even with the standoff attachment on the actual kite.
Step 3: Check the kite's symmetry.
On both sides, your kite should look the same.Make sure the rods and standoffs are spread evenly on both sides of the kite by looking over it.As you hold the kite strings, check to see if they are balanced and equal in length.The way your kite flies will be hampered if there are areas that are disproportionate.
Step 4: Pick your launch site.
On a day with good wind, fly your kite.The launch site should be free from power lines, trees, homes, and lots of people.You want to fly your kite in a clear, open area where it can't get stuck and cause damage to surrounding people or property.Kite flying can be done in an open field or on a beach.Kite flying in bad weather is dangerous and unmanageable.
Step 5: The kite bridle needs to be connected to your lines.
The loops can be attached to the knots on the two sides of the kite's bridle if you unwound a bit of both of your kite lines.The right side line should be connected to the left side bridle knot.Attach your thumb and pointer finger to one of your kite lines.The loop is taut around your fingers if you spread them apart.The thumb and pointer finger are on the outside of the loop.The thumb and pointer finger are touching.The loop should now look like a capital A.Your thumb is now holding both loops if you slide the line off your pointer finger.Pull on the end of the loop to tighten it.The procedure is the same for your other kite line and bridle knot.
Step 6: Get rid of your kite lines.
Keeping your kite on the ground, make sure your left and right kite lines are the same length.You should unwound your lines about 100 feet from your kite.Stand upwind from the kite and hold onto the lines.From your standing position, your lines should run back toward the kite.If you have looped handles, insert your wrists through them.The less time you have to make adjustments to your kite, the better.The longer your lines are, the harder it is to do tricks with your kite.
Step 7: Put your kite in the air.
Make sure you have a good hold on the kite lines with your arms out in front of you.Slowly move away from the kite.This will tilt the kite with it's nose pointing upward, so it is ready to launch into the air when you pull the lines down to your sides.
Step 8: The kite can be launched.
Take a big step back and pull both of your hands down to your sides.The kite will be launched into the sky by this force.You can balance out the kite by raising your hands up and out in front of you.Don't try to steer the kite or make sudden movements.
Step 9: The kite needs to be steered.
For the first few minutes, keep your hands symmetrical.To spin the kite, gently tug on the right string.Pull on the left string.If you want to steer the kite to the right, you can give slack to your left side string, and vice versa.The push turn is more advanced than a pull turn.If you hold one of the lines for too long, your kite will spin in a circle and tangle your lines.If you want to fix this, find balance and steer your kite away from the lines.