Very little is known about this kite. Sighted here at Burning Man 2005, it seems to be bringing the desktop of your computer outdoors (pfff, finally). Quad-line control, asymmetrical framing, invisible stainless fittings, and opposed-bow tensioning for the sail make this incredible kite look digitally pasted right into the sky. But it isn’t. Carefully designed by Tim Elverston, this high-end addition to the WindFire collection marks the beginning of the WindFire OS Series. Stay tuned and don’t worry, we’ve got all the logical extensions of this series in the works!
Kites were invented in China about 2500 years ago. Two kitemakers, Gongshu Pan and Mo Di were famous in Chinese traditional stories around that time. In the 13th century, kites were used in a war as a sort of crude telecommunication device to deliver messages behind the Mongol lines. The strings were cut and the kites landed among the Chinese prisoners, inciting them to revolt and escape.
Some other early uses for kites included fishing (with hooks and bait) and making music (with strings and whistles).
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