Step 9:
Attach Tassels. Use the clip at the top of the tassel and attach it to the tail connection tab located below the leading edge on
both sides of the kite.
(Diagram H)
Step 10:
Attach the tail to the kite. Tie a knot in the tail’s connection loop. Next, make a lark’s head knot (Diagram I) with the tail
connection string on the end of the kite.to attach the tail to the kite.
Kite is now ready to fly
H
Sleeve
Nock
Sleeve
Tension line
Tension line
Bridle
Loop
Bridle
Loop
Tassel
Tassel
Tail
Spine
Guide
FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS:
-Attach flying line to Tow Loop.
-Have a friend stand about 75 ft. downwind from you and hold the kite with its Leading Edge pointed towards the sky.
-As the wind catches the kite, signal your friend to release it while you bring in the line with long steady pulls.
-Slowly let out more line as the kite flies upward.
RECOMMENDED LINE: 90 LB TEST LINE
BEAUFORT
SCALE
WIND
[M.P.H.]
0
1
CALM
smoke
rises
vertically
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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LIGHT AIR
Direction of
wind shown
by smoke,
but not by
wind vanes
LIGHT BREEZE
Wind felt on face,
leaves rustle,
ordinary vane
moves
GENTLE BREEZE
Leaves and small twigs
in constant motion;
wind extends light flag
MODERATE BREEZE
Raises dust and loose paper;
small branches move
FRESH BREEZE
Small trees & leaves begin
to sway; crested wavelets
form on inland water
STRONG BREEZE
Large branches in motion;
utility wire whistle;
windows rattle
25
26
Note: Wind conditions aloft may vary considerably from those found near ground level.
OPTIMUM WIND CONDITIONS FOR MESH FRENCH PEAR TOP
Mesh French Pear Top
instructions
Fold end of Flying
Line over onto
itself.
Separate loop with
thumb and finger.
Rotate wrist so
fingers will point
away.
Grab bottom lines
and pull through
to create a loop.
Tie a knot
creating a loop.
Place Larks Head Knot
around Toggle and
tighten Larks Head.
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