Step 6: Glueing the fortification for the stand-offs

Most of the time we use Mylar. You can also replace the Mylar by glueing two pieces of Icarex/Chikara on top of each other. Or you could use Dacron.

1. Because the sail is still front side up, we'll start with the fortification of the right half of the kite. Glue the fortification for the standoffs and slide it under the sail to get in line with the marks on the plan.

2. Turn the sail with the back side of the left half pointing up, put it down in line with the outside of the plan and fix it with paper tape.

3. Glue the fortification for the standoffs to the left side of the kite.

4. Release the sail from the plan.