Book Description
The first book ever to present a clear guide to making 15 traditional Japanese kites unique in color and shape. Also introduces the history and the artistry of Japanses kites.
Author : Masaaki Modegi
Publisher : Japan Publications Trading
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 19,11 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 9784889962222
The first book ever to present a clear guide to making 15 traditional Japanese kites unique in color and shape. Also introduces the history and the artistry of Japanses kites.
Author : John Holzhall
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,62 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Kite surfing
ISBN : 9789889781927
With out a doubt, this is the best book on kiteboarding available. There are no other kiteboarding books which even come close to offering the proven method that this kiteboarding book does. It is the Ultimate kite boarding book. No matter if you are interested in learning to kiteboard, kite surf, kite boat, or snow kite, this is the kite boarding book for you. It has easy to understand kite board lessons and review questions. About the book Kite Super Model Clarissa Hemple takes riders step by step through the safest way to teach and the quickest way to learn to kiteboard! This kite book shows riders how to avoid walking and getting tea bagged. Riders start at the kite with out bar or lines and learn how to capture a center of energy, then counterbalance it. Instead of progressing to the waterstart, riders learn the revolutionary Upwind Board Drag (UBD). The use of the board as a planing surface allows riders to travel upwind long before they ever waterstart. In the process, they learn the secrets of kite handling. The book also details expert action, the Maui to Molokai crossing, Kite boating, Snowkiting and a never before areial look at Maui Kite Beaches. The book concludes with kite specific water, wind and terminology glossaries. Be one of the first to offer the best kite book ever written!
Author : Leslie Hunt
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 49,28 MB
Release : 2012-06-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0486156079
With this book by Leslie Hunt, kite-maker for the United States Weather Bureau, you can make your own, personalized kites that will fly in all degrees of wind, from the most imperceptible breeze to a gale. All that you need are some light wood (or substitute), glue, wire, hammer, and nails — plus the clear, concise explanations offered in this book. Twenty-five basic kites are covered in constructional details: standard two-stick kites; six-point stars; figural kites such as imps, fishermen, elephants, owls, shields; balloon kites; tetrahedral kites; various kinds of box kites with and without wings; really strong military kites; and many other varieties. Nor are you limited to the kites that are presented in detail: the carefully thought-out, complete instructions are meant to encourage you to experiment with more unusual effects, since they explain important points of design and operation that make all kites fly well. The author explains materials and methods quite thoroughly, with consideration of sticks and surface, types of glue, stringing, making composite sticks, tails, bridles, and many other elements, He also gives information on many of the fascinating accessories and concomitants to kites; messengers (or elements that move between ground and kite), parachutes, time releases, special effect releases, tandem kites, and kite photography. He also explains very clearly the method of getting a kite to fly, reeling and stringing, and determining altitude.
Author : United States. Weather Bureau
Publisher :
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 14,40 MB
Release : 1921
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Author : United States. Weather Bureau
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 20,15 MB
Release : 1980
Category :
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Author : United States. Weather Bureau
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 39,42 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Atmosphere, Upper
ISBN :
Author : Maxwell Eden
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 35,30 MB
Release : 2002-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781402700941
Provides step-by-step instruction for designing a variety of kites, and offers tips on material selection and flying techniques.
Author : George J. Varney
Publisher :
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 18,2 MB
Release : 1897
Category : Kites
ISBN :
Author : Lynn Staheli
Publisher : Global HELP Organization
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,80 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1601890028
Author : Jack Wiley
Publisher : Tab Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780830629695
Introduces the reader to the fascinating hobby of kite building. Complete plans, instructions, and illustrations for making a variety of kites are presented, from very old designs to more recent innovations.