Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Construction

Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kites are suitable for light to moderate breezes

• In May 1891, William Eddy attached Malayan kites together to gain the height needed for weather measurements.
• In 1942, US Navy Commander Paul Garber develops a controllable diamond kite to provide targets for gun practice.

William Abner Eddy, with his kite

Target Kite

KIte Fishing

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