Nowadays, most kites are made of durable materials such as ripstop nylon or polyester with poles ... The poles and fabric are both durable, and this kite is easy to get in the air.

Kites of various kinds and shapes are available for sale including octopus kites made of ripstop nylon fabric imported from New Zealand, snake kites, fish kites, eagle kites and Thai kites.

“Powell constructed the first stunt kites of Rip-Stop nylon and fiberglass ... simultaneously into sky-staged ballet. The framed-in fabric leaps upward on invisible wind currents to the rhythm ...

He also discusses the process he uses to make them using colorful ripstop nylon and a reverse appliqué technique. A passion for kite flying and photography led this kite enthusiast to become an ...