He rushes through the blue sky as fast as an arrow, the kite from Do It Yourself. We had it designed exclusively for our readers by a specialist. A kit came out, which you can also order. And then we're still looking for the most beautiful kite. The win: two days Denmark!
Build colorful kites, that made our fathers happy. Some wrapping paper, a few meters of thin twine, a few wands and a tail, were tied in the paper bows, so in the fall they went to the stubble fields, to let their homemade birds soar high in the sky.
It doesn't have much in common with the hobby of today's kite pilots. Modern materials such as Tyvek or nylon cloth, light and tear-resistant lines and the enthusiasm of countless enthusiasts have changed the scene. What was once a hobby became a sport. ”
The construction of such a sports kite is almost a small science. No reason, to let kite building be, we meant. That's why we asked an expert, the former competition pilot and specialist author Wolfgang Schimmelpfennig. A set of building instructions came out, with which even laypeople can get along well.
The Dragon, that Schimmelpfennig designed for us, only looks traditional with its trapezoidal shape. Its flight characteristics are optimal, Construction and material are state-of-the-art, the covering is tear-resistant, the bars are carefully matched to the loads. So that not only city dwellers can enjoy this kite, who can buy everything in special shops, we offer it as a kit. how to get him, view from side»
You can have the material sent to you by post below. If you understand the work steps, which we have presented on the next page, you will confirm: It's not so hard, to build a stunt kite. You can paint the surface of the Tyvek fleece with poster paints, the – once dry – are weatherproof. You should practice flying the kite, in an open field and in one place, where no one gets hurt, if your kite should ever crash.
Before you start kite building, first look at the drawing below. It not only contains all dimensions, but also reveals, wo z. B. the Tyvek kite sail has to be provided with small recesses, to create space for the hose connectors. At the bridle points you simply pierce the kite sail with a spike. Pull the strings through, secure the knot with a drop of glue.
You only attract the right attention with your stunt kite, when he curves elegantly as a colored flying object, fast climb- or perform breathtaking swoops. The material of our kite sail, Tyvek, is an ideal base, where you can show off your painting skills. If possible, make a draft on white cardboard first, so you can judge, how your kite artwork looks. The ideas on the right can serve as inspiration. poster colors, which you can get at your craft store, have already proven themselves on numerous kites. They shine brightly and are weatherproof.