How to launch and fly a kite - a guide for new kite-fliers

My 1,508th kite video. For those new to kite-flying, here are some helpful hints on how to launch a kite, with or without help. Either way, it's usually very easy - even young children seem to manage quite well.

[Keithphotorama]

I remember more than 40 years ago as a teen a friend and I had those really cheap paper/wood kites. We lived in central piedmont of NC where wind is always unpredictable. So, one day we managed to get our kites pretty high into the sky, but then it was getting late into the day we decided to tie the kites to the fence to leave them in the sky. The next day early in the morning waiting for the school bus we noticed the kites were still flying in the sky, but were gone by the time we got home from school. Sweet memories.

[ChicagoAirportSpotter]

This video gave me the confidence I needed to get my kite up in the air and keep it there. I'm 36, I built those paper and wood kites in art class in grade school, but I was never able to get mine to fly. The other kids in my class did. I finally got one up this week at the beach here in Chicago, and it stayed up for a few hours until it was time to go home.

[bsure]

I've always wanted one, at 56 I might still get one. I remember my brother had one when we were kids and it was great.

[mkbkristos]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm in Mexico right now (travelling from Ohio) and I'm trying to fly my 25ft 3D octopus kite for the first time. After struggling for 45 minutes, and finally Youtubing it, the long lift got him right up in seconds!!!! Thank you so much for helping me enjoy my new kite!!!

[Charlenedoesstuff]

46 years old and I've only tried flying a kite once when I was around 10- epic fail!!! Gonna give it a try now LOL...FINALLY...thanks for the video.

[Rosenblum]

Excellent! I've flown a Conyne for 35 years because it's so easy to fly. Now I feel empowered to try different kinds. Thanks for the tips!

[kiteflyingdownunder....car]

Great editing. I enjoyed all the kites and excellent instruction. It can be amusing how difficult people make launching a kite but I am reminded we all started as beginners at one time. It's interesting how many times adults have told me they have never flown a kite before.

[deweygravesjr.]

Great video Jim! I never thought of laying one down. You are the kite master! Thanks Jim!

[kendranorth]

Flew kites today with the kids. Very helpful and simple to follow video. Thanks.

[TheLastMichaelLohan]

Watching this video to brush up on what to do, just bought my first kite since I was a young child. Looking forward to getting it out soon. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[ericastreet]

Taking my nephew out today for the first time to fly a kite. Thank you. Great video and some beautiful kites.

[somewheretohide]

i always face the wind. thank you for clarifying that my back should be FACING the wind! omg and to think of all this time i have been doing it wrong. you are a huge help. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED

[cyntil]

Just got my first kite (as an adult)...these are excellent tips..can't wait to enjoy flying the kite!...something to do in retirement....that doesn't cost a lot of $$...

[michelle-pmyn]

Thank you for this video, super helpful. Watching kites fly makes me so happy haha

[Sparky-ovot]

Haven't flew a kite in almost 60 years now, but I will again.

[ace]

0:24 I just got that Dawn ITW Rocky Mtn. DC with a fringed nylon tail about a week ago. My young son loves it and it flies like a champ!

[JUNGLEGYMWARRIOR]

Thanks for the video, just bought my 5 yr old a kite, will be trying it out today

[Zomrion]

as a indian flying kites over here seems so peaceful

[Mandy-ntcs]

Thanks! Hopefully your awesome video will help me look at least a little less foolish at the local park with my toddler 😂

[JaneDoe-pogu]

thank you so much for this info! im so excited to try this with my son