A kite bridle consists of strings attached to the kite frame. The bridle gives a range of adjustment to balance the kite during flight. Most kites use a two- or three-point bridle. A three-point bridle provides a wider adjustment range than a two-point bridle, which is why it is commonly used on fighter kites. Traditional kites use a two-point bridle.
Instructions
Two-Point Bridle
1. Tie a 30-inch long piece of flying cotton line to the point where the bow and spine of the kite meet. Tie the opposite end to the spine 6 inches from the end. This is the bridle line.
2. Fold a 7-inch piece of cotton flying line in half and tie the ends together. Tie the 7-inch piece to the bridle line with a lark's head knot. This is the tow connection loop.
3. Attach to the flying line to the tow connection loop.
Three-Point Bridle
4. Tie a 12-inch piece of cotton flying line to the bow. The line should be on the front of the kite. Tie the other end to the bow on the opposite side of the spine to form a loop across the front of the kite. This is the upper bridle yoke.
5. Tie an overhand knot in the end of a 28-inch piece of cotton flying line. Fold the end of the line over 5 inches and tie the knot to form a loop. Attach the loop to the center of the upper bridle yolk with a lark's head knot. Pierce the skin of the kite and thread the lower bridle line through the hole and around the spine. Push the end back through the hole and tie it to the spine 6 inches from the tail. This is the lower bridle yoke.
6. Fold a 7-inch piece of cotton flying line in half and tie the ends together. Tie the 7-inch piece to the lower bridle line with a lark's head knot. This is the tow connection loop. Attach the flying line to the tow connection loop.
