The construction and flying of kites can be an enjoyable pastime for the young and old alike.
Kites come in all shapes and sizes and can be constructed from many different materials.
A creative mind can design and build a flyable kite in almost any shape, and assembling and flying a kite can be an informative and educational experience. WHAT YOU WILL NEED 1. Book A book about kites. Spar Material Wooden dowels are by far the most common material used for spars. There are also many other materials available for the serious kite flier including fiberglass, bamboo, epoxy tubing, aluminum carbon tubing and graphite tubing.