1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to kites and, more particularly, to delta shaped kites having improved stability in flight through locally increased drag from the use of a drag feature at the kite trailing edge. The drag feature comprises an air-passing ring structure formed from a continued extent portion of the kite sail beyond the sail trailing edge, such as opposed continued extents that are folded to each other and fastened at a locus spaced outwardly from the general plane of the sail. The invention enables achieving a more stable kite flight at a minimum increased cost in manufacturing time and materials by using separate continued extents of the kite sail beyond the kite trailing edge, folded toward and joined to each other to form the ring shaped drag feature.
2. Description of the Related Art
Delta kites are a well known and popular style of kite. They comprise a delta-shaped sail of generally triangular panels and a frame that supports the sail generally in a single plane. Delta kite and delta-shaped kite are equivalent terms herein and refer to kites that have one or more panels of sail material arranged in a generally (Greek letter D) shape typically modified to have an angled leading edge symmetrical about the kite center axis, and an (same or different angle) angled trailing edge also symmetrical about the kite center axis. The kite bridle is attached at the front face of the kite, which is downwardly facing during kite flight.