Kites have made their appearance over three thousand years ago, in China. All the right materials were found there, for it's making: Bambou for the frame, and silk for the sail and bridle. It had a mythical and religious dimension. Later it was experimented as a science instrument for various researches. From China, the kite was reproduced throughout Asia, then later, in Europe, and now, in the modern age, in America, Australia and other countries.
Kite Types

Delta Kites: Delta kites are triangle shaped kites that are sometimes referred to as bat or wing kites. They are a very efficient kit and can float in lighter winds than many other shapes. They come in a variety of colors and designs.
Box Kites: A tailless kite formed from from two or more open-ended boxes connected at the corners by shafts spanning an interval of open space. Although original box kites resembled boxes, now they come in a wide variety of colors and shapes.
Stunt Kites: A stunt kite is really just a variation on the delta kite with some added features. Where the delta kite just flies in the wind, stunt kites have 2 or more control lines that allow it to do tricks and stunts that are way beyond a delta kite.
Quad Kites: A quad kite is really just a variation on the stunt kite with added control via 4 lines and a variety of shapes other than triangle. These kites take a lot more skill to master than a regular 2 line stunt kite and offer a variety of tricks and maneuvers that cannot easily be mached on a regular stunt kite.
Foil Kites: A foil kite is a combination of the 2 line stunt kite as well as the 4 lines of a quad. They are really just smaller versions of a sky divers parachute with long control lines. These kites can range from easy to fly 2 line foils, to huge, massive pull 4 line kites. They are even strong enough to pull a windsurfer, know as a kitesurfer at very fast speeds. The range of colors and sizes on these are almost enless.
Kite Tips & Information

How do I fly in light wind?
Unfortunately lack of wind in most cases means flying a stunt kite is out, but certain kites can be flown in little or no wind. Or even kites not designed for low wind. If you can use lighter lines that will help as they add weight and drag. Or purchase a kite that is rated for less wind. Many fly in the 0-3 mph range which will help you get our there on the low wind days.
How do I adjust the bridle?
Adjusting the bridle for different conditions can really help improve your kite flying in all wind conditions. Generally you move the bridle up, pulling the nose in for low wind conditions, and down for higher winds. When the winds top 18 mph you might consider a light wind adjustment which will allow some of the wind to exit the sails making flying easier..
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