Thames & Kosmos Kite Dynamics

by Thames & Kosmos

Product Features

• A patented connector system is used to attach kite sails together
• Build a kite ferry and a kite glider
• Calculate how high your kite is flying, and determine the air temperature way up there.
• Full-color, 32 page experiment manual
• For ages 10 to 14 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 4.7 x 16.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002HABYQ
• Item model number: 620110
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,819 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Soar to new heights with a kite you design and build yourself. Using a simple and unique connector system, your colorful kite sails can be configured in hundreds of ways to create a wide variety of kites. Plan, build and test kites again and again to determine which design is best. Experiment with how different bridle configurations affect the stability and maneuverability of your kite. Learn about lift, drag, Bernoulli's principle, and the physics and history of flying kites.

Product Description

Soar to new heights with a kite you design and build yourself. Using a simple and unique connector system, your colorful kit sails can be configured in hundreds of ways to create a wide variety of kites. Astonish your friends, fellow kite flyers and the spectators on the kite field with your wild and original constructions.

Plan, build and test kites again and again to determine which design is best. Experiment with how different bridle configurations affect the stability and maneuverability of your kite. Learn about lift, drag, Bernoulli's principle and the physics and history of flying kites. Build a kite ferry and a kite glider, calculate how high your kite is flying and determine the air temperature high in the sky.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars build a kite fun kit, December 16, 2007

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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Thames & Kosmos Kite Dynamics (Toy)

I really like this kit. It is a fun way to learn about wind and aerodynamics. There are basic instructions and lots of variations to get you started in building your dream kite. If it doesn't work as well as you had hoped, just redesign and off you go.