The Chinese believe that a kite flying in the sky takes away all diseases and adversities. Flying a kite is an entertaining and simple activity that does not require special skills. It is enough just to find a suitable place and catch a good wind.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose the right spot to launch your kite. An open area of 40 by 40 meters will be quite enough. Make sure that the area is not overcrowded with people, and there are no wires or obstacles around the wind, such as hills, houses or trees, that make the wind speed and direction unstable. The ideal place to launch would be the seashore with the wind blowing from the water.
Step 2
Make sure the wind is strong enough to fly the kite. The grass under your feet and tree branches should move noticeably, and ripples should be visible in the water. If the wind is not strong enough, the kite can break, and the wind blowing in your face will make the launching process uncomfortable and destroy all the fun.
Step 3
Determine the direction of the air currents by exposing your face to the wind, or by looking at grass, branches, flags, or smoke.
Ask a friend to take the kite in his hands and unwind the rope 20 meters towards the wind. With your back to the wind and facing the snake, pull the rope lightly. At your request, your friend must release the snake. In strong winds, stay in place, as the kite itself must climb up. If there is not enough wind near the ground, run back a little until you feel the kite that caught the wind tearing up.
Step 4
Hold the snake in your hands or get help from a friend. Begin to step back without unrolling the line to the end. When the kite rises to the maximum height corresponding to the free part of the line, pull it to the ground and, having fixed the line at the bottom, begin to retreat back, thereby again raising the kite to the maximum height. Repeat this maneuver several times to reach a height where the wind will allow the kite to climb into the sky without your help. Use this method when the wind is weak or uneven, or when there is not enough launch space.
