Thank you for sharing your insights and passion for fighter kites! It’s wonderful to hear from someone who appreciates this fascinating hobby. Let’s dive into some of the points you’ve raised: Paper Kites and Maneuverability: You’re absolutely right that paper kites tend to be lighter and more maneuverable in the air. Their lightweight nature allows for better control during flight. When it comes to flying kites, maneuverability is key, especially in competitive scenarios or battles. Glass-Coated String: Glass-coated kite string can indeed sound intimidating, but as you mentioned, the powdered glass used is super fine and resembles baking soda. In high-quality Indian fighter kite strings, you won’t even notice the glass when you touch it. The combination of glass coating and thinness contributes to the string’s strength and performance. Environment-Friendly Aspect: It’s heartening to know that Indian fighter kite strings are made of 100% cotton. This makes the sport environmentally friendly, which is crucial in today’s world. Being mindful of our impact on the environment is essential, even in seemingly small hobbies like kite flying. Drag and Wind Speed: You’ve hit the nail on the head! Regardless of the materials used, every kite and string combination has a minimal wind speed requirement to keep the line taut. When the wind speed falls below this threshold, the line slackens, affecting the kite’s stability. Understanding these dynamics is essential for successful kite flying. Large Open Spaces and Retrieving Cut Kites: Flying kites in spacious areas not only provides more room for maneuvers but also allows for exciting battles. If a kite gets cut during a battle, having ample space ensures that it can be retrieved. And you’re absolutely right-flying at higher altitudes (beyond 100 or 200 feet) opens up a whole new world of fun and challenges. Hope to Meet Someday: It would be delightful to meet fellow kite enthusiasts! Perhaps our paths will cross at a kite festival or event someday. Until then, happy flying, and may the winds be ever in your favor! 🪁✨
Thanks for your comment. Although there are some places in the USA where manjha is used, generally speaking it is banned in every USA city because of it's potential danger to animals and bystanders. The North American style of fighter kite flying provides a different experience, a much faster paced aerial game, requires quicker maneuvering and different strategies, all creating more fun and it's safe.
hey! I am ready to make some documentation on a fighter kite including BOM etc, know any cool designs I can work off of to make this hobby more accessible to the public?
What sort of documentation are you planning? Here is a website with tons of info about North American fighter kites, include many excellent plans, templates and detailed instruction on building, tuning etc. fighterkites-na.com/ There is also a site that has consolidated many good plans of fighter and other kites it's www.kiteplans.org/cat_1/sub_16/ I hope this helps, if you want more specific info, please let me know. Bruce
@@nafk8080 Hey Bruce! looks like you already have all the documentation, what kite(s) would you recommend to be used in a competition scenario but is not over complex and easy to mass produce?
The most successful commercial North American fighter kite was the 'Vic's Fighter Kite'. It was similar in shape made with similar construction to this plan northamericanfighterkites.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/1-step-by-step-gooddog.pdf There is currently a new commercial fighter kite called the Wind Warrior, that is made with similar construction, but with a sail of ripstop rather than mylar and because of the sail being a fabric, it is stitched together rather than taped or glued. In case you want to get in touch with the owner of Wind Warrior here is his facebook info facebook.com/groups/210872273917481/user/1337127879 maybe the two of you could come up with a grand plan. Hope this helps. Bruce
Thank you for sharing your insights and passion for fighter kites! It’s wonderful to hear from someone who appreciates this fascinating hobby. Let’s dive into some of the points you’ve raised:
Paper Kites and Maneuverability: You’re absolutely right that paper kites tend to be lighter and more maneuverable in the air. Their lightweight nature allows for better control during flight. When it comes to flying kites, maneuverability is key, especially in competitive scenarios or battles.
Glass-Coated String: Glass-coated kite string can indeed sound intimidating, but as you mentioned, the powdered glass used is super fine and resembles baking soda. In high-quality Indian fighter kite strings, you won’t even notice the glass when you touch it. The combination of glass coating and thinness contributes to the string’s strength and performance.
Environment-Friendly Aspect: It’s heartening to know that Indian fighter kite strings are made of 100% cotton. This makes the sport environmentally friendly, which is crucial in today’s world. Being mindful of our impact on the environment is essential, even in seemingly small hobbies like kite flying.
Drag and Wind Speed: You’ve hit the nail on the head! Regardless of the materials used, every kite and string combination has a minimal wind speed requirement to keep the line taut. When the wind speed falls below this threshold, the line slackens, affecting the kite’s stability. Understanding these dynamics is essential for successful kite flying.
Large Open Spaces and Retrieving Cut Kites: Flying kites in spacious areas not only provides more room for maneuvers but also allows for exciting battles. If a kite gets cut during a battle, having ample space ensures that it can be retrieved. And you’re absolutely right-flying at higher altitudes (beyond 100 or 200 feet) opens up a whole new world of fun and challenges.
Hope to Meet Someday: It would be delightful to meet fellow kite enthusiasts! Perhaps our paths will cross at a kite festival or event someday. Until then, happy flying, and may the winds be ever in your favor! 🪁✨
Thanks for your comment. Although there are some places in the USA where manjha is used, generally speaking it is banned in every USA city because of it's potential danger to animals and bystanders. The North American style of fighter kite flying provides a different experience, a much faster paced aerial game, requires quicker maneuvering and different strategies, all creating more fun and it's safe.
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hey! I am ready to make some documentation on a fighter kite including BOM etc, know any cool designs I can work off of to make this hobby more accessible to the public?
What sort of documentation are you planning? Here is a website with tons of info about North American fighter kites, include many excellent plans, templates and detailed instruction on building, tuning etc. fighterkites-na.com/ There is also a site that has consolidated many good plans of fighter and other kites it's www.kiteplans.org/cat_1/sub_16/ I hope this helps, if you want more specific info, please let me know. Bruce
@@nafk8080 Hey Bruce! looks like you already have all the documentation, what kite(s) would you recommend to be used in a competition scenario but is not over complex and easy to mass produce?
The most successful commercial North American fighter kite was the 'Vic's Fighter Kite'. It was similar in shape made with similar construction to this plan northamericanfighterkites.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/1-step-by-step-gooddog.pdf
There is currently a new commercial fighter kite called the Wind Warrior, that is made with similar construction, but with a sail of ripstop rather than mylar and because of the sail being a fabric, it is stitched together rather than taped or glued. In case you want to get in touch with the owner of Wind Warrior here is his facebook info facebook.com/groups/210872273917481/user/1337127879 maybe the two of you could come up with a grand plan. Hope this helps. Bruce
Also, here are the dimensions of the Vic's fighter kite. northamericanfighterkites.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/3-vics-rev-4-2007.pdf