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Now we have to have the right kind of wind.

Because we don’t control the wind, we learn to watch for the right kite flying conditions.

Wind that is too strong or too light is difficult to fly in. A flag or windsock is handy to help you see the wind. About 525 mph is best for most kites (when leaves and bushes start to move, but before it really starts to blow).

Flying is most fun when the wind is medium so you can do more than, just hold on. You can make your kite dance across the sky by pulling in and letting out the line.

Remember

When you get ready to fly your kite, make sure you are in an area that is open and free from trees, electrical and telephone lines, buildings, and autpmobile traffic. Stand with your back to the wind. Hold the kite with one hand and the reel of string with the other. Let the wind lift the kite and as it does, feed out the line to the height, you want it. Walk in the direction of the wind as you feed out the line. If the kite won’t climb you can reduce the bridle angle, lb land the kite, walk toward it winding the line on the reel as you walk

Kite flying is great fun and it’s easy. So grab your kite and join in the fun. The sky is lag enough for everyone.

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