Feb 26, 2025 | Camps and Youth Organizations, Daycare and After School, Education, Festivals and Special Events, K - 12, kiting tips, Project Ideas
Planning a kiting event using Kite Kits from Kites in the Classroom couldn’t be easier! Just follow this simple outline and watch the expressions of joy on your participants faces as they see their personal creations fly high above them. If you just want to...
Apr 2, 2022 | kiting tips
Assess the wind Start by noting the direction of the wind – feel it on your face, notice the sway of the trees, or wet your finger. Remember, our Kite Kits are designed for light wind, so don’t try on a very windy day – about 5-15 mph or 8-24kph is...
Apr 2, 2022 | kiting tips
Stand in one place, and parallel to other flyers, to fly your kite. It is designed to fly in very low winds, so no running should be required. Watch where you are going if you choose to run. Let the kite line out slowly, and use slow release and pull motions or quick...
Apr 2, 2022 | kiting tips
Tie the bridle ends securely over the (small) harness dowel with a double knot. Fold the kite in half to find the center point of the bridle and then tie the loop. If the bridle isn’t exactly centered, the kite will fly left or right. Keep a few feet of line on your...