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


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  • 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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