Loose Cover Kite

The bridle is formed of strong string which is 5 ft. in length. It is tied in a loop, 4 in. from each end of the backbone. The kite line is attached to the bridle with a bowline knot and a reef knot so that the upper part of the bridle is shorter than the lower part. The exact tying point will be found by experiment, and adjust­ments to secure this are easily made.

Though this kite does not usually have a tail, it may be a help to fit a short one if the kite behaves too erratically in flight.

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