These Diamond kite plans and hints are aimed at summarizing the more in-depth instructions to be found in the How To Make A Kite section of this website.
For each of the Diamond plans below, there are also a pair of plan view photos.
The one on the left is of the front surface. That is, the side of the kite which faces the flier. The other photo is of the back surface, which exposes the spars.
For all 3 designs, attach flying line to the bridle with a shiftable knot, for later trimming. Also, all 3 designs work well with light single-ply plastic for sail material. Many large plastic bags are suitable.
Try my Making The MBK Dowel Diamond Kite PDF, if you prefer to work offline or from printouts.
Plan View Photos
Tips And Hints
There's our Dowel Diamond in flight, below...
Take a look at this Dowel Diamond in flight...
Don't forget my Making The MBK Dowel Diamond Kite PDF, if you prefer to work offline or from printouts.
Plan View Photos
Tips And Hints
Here's the 2-Skewer Diamond in flight...
Plan View Photos
Tips And Hints
There's a 1-Skewer Diamond in flight, below...
Diamond kite stories of my real-life flying experiences are worth checking out!
Illustrated with photos and videos, of course.
I hope one of these Diamond kite plans is just right for you.
I'm referring to Simplest Dowel Kites, my popular kite-making download. It's a printable PDF file. Make a diamond, delta or sled. Each kite is capable of flying hundreds of feet up for hours on end.
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Wind Speeds
Light Air
1-5 km/h
1-3 mph
1-3 knots
Beaufort 1
Light breeze
6–11 km/h
4–7 mph
4–6 knots
Beaufort 2
Gentle ...
12–19 km/h
8–12 mph
7–10 knots
Beaufort 3
Moderate ...
20–28 km/h
13–18 mph
11–16 knots
Beaufort 4
Fresh ...
29–38 km/h
19–24 mph
17–21 knots
Beaufort 5
Strong ...
39–49 km/h
25–31 mph
22–27 knots
Beaufort 6
High Wind
50-61 km/h
32-38 mph
28-33 knots
Beaufort 7
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