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Kite Parts




  • The Spine. The up-and-down, or vertical stick that you build your kite around.
  • The Spar. The support stick(s) that are placed crossways or at a slant over the spine. Sometimes they are curved or bowed.
  • The Frame. The joined spine and spars, usually with a string connecting their ends, that form the shape of the kite and make a support for the cover.
  • The Cover. The paper, plastic, or cloth, that cover the frame to make a kite.
  • The Bridle. One or more strings attached to the spine or spars, which help control the kite in the air.
  • The Flying Line. The string running from the kites’ bridle, which you hold to fly the kite.
  • The Tail. A long strip of paper or plastic of ribbon that helps to balance the kite in flight. Not all kites need tails.
  • The Reel. The object you use to wind your flying line, to keep it form getting tangled or flying away.