Single Line Kites

• Good choice for young children
• Simple to assemble and easy to fly
• Minimal supervision required
• Suitable for all ages

Single line kites are designed to be stable in medium winds and are the easiest for younger children to fly. Kites are attached to one piece of string (known as line) and once airborne they simply float in the sky. Single line kites come in a variety of shapes and sizes - diamond, delta, box and parafoils are the most usual types. Most kites have one or two rods (known as spars) made of plastic, fibreglass, or carbon fibre to keep the fabric (called the sail) taught.

Larger delta kites often fly in lighter winds, whilst diamond shapes bring back childhood memories of how kites used to be. Box kites, originally designed to be stable in strong winds, are now made with modern materials and can be very efficient. Parafoils are soft kites - they have no rods, but are durable and convenient.