Friday, June 15, 2007

Summer Test: Sport Kites



Next to the diamond-shaped clunkers of yore, new delta-winged sport kites fly like an F-22. These dual-line beauties replace dowel frames, plastic sails, and cotton cord with nearly indestructible carbon-fiber skeletons, Mylar-reinforced fabric, and lines that are 10 times stronger than steel.






Source: http://www.wired.com

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