From School Library Journal
Gr 6 Up-- Stunt kites are sturdy and generally easy to get off the ground, but difficult to fly with precision; they use two flying lines rather than one, and their extraordinary maneuverability has sparked a rapidly growing number of festivals and competitions, semi-pros, teams, and imaginative feats. With infectious enthusiasm, the authors briskly cover history and basic techniques; profile prominent designers and fliers; outline common maneuvers, competition rules, and safety precautions; list books, videos, and prime places to fly in the U.S. and Canada; and finish up with a chart rating dozens of kite models and a glossary of kiters' jargon. All of this is accompanied by small black-and-white photographs that seldom feature children and don't begin to do the sport justice. Kite builders will have to look elsewhere for specific instructions (many stunt-kite designs are patented, anyway), but novice fliers and old hands both stand to learn plenty from this breezy survey. --John Peters, New York Public Library
Copyright 1989 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Everything you wanted to know about stunt kiting but were afraid to ask can be found here. Includes many photographs, illustrations, and tables.-- MR
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
