Not all kites are workhorses. Some are pure fun:
This is our Giant squid called Liggie, a showkite. Sewn by Janez, plan by master kitebuilder Ivo Van Olmen.
As a showkite, Liggie the Squid can’t fly by itself; it is attached to the line of a lifter and let to wiggle in the wind. Here the Royal 69 Sled carries it in ~25 km/h wind:
Kites like this are so funny, fascinating, and spectacular. Make one yourself! 😉
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