What kite is made of
A tethered surface lifted by the wind.
- Kite frame of sticks — has part. Light battens set the plane and shape of the kite.
- Kite sail cloth — has part. Cloth or paper on which the wind pushes.
- Kite bridle — has part. The lines set the angle of attack to the wind.
- Rope — has part. The line holds the kite and passes the tension to the hand.
- Kite tail — has part. It stabilizes the kite, damping its swaying.
- Lift — uses. A kite is held up by lift.
- Silk — is made of. Chinese kites were silk.
- Wood — is made of. On a bamboo frame.