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The
ABC of Kite-flying !
If
you aren't a pucca Amdavadi, here are some quick lessons for Uttarayan.
Selecting
the Kite..
- Select
a kite that makes a lot of siund! In other words, one made of light-weight
paper.
- The
central vertical pole of the kite should be perfectly straight. Even
the slightest curve will make your kite tilt.
Selecting
the string..
- Don't
go for a `genda' unless you are flying one of the heavy kites. Any string
of standard strength works just fine.
- Watch
out for the knots and lumps. Both can be virtual suicide bombers.
Tying
the kinna... (the knots, meaning the lifeline of the kite)
- Of
the three knots (two on the kite, one on the attached string), it is
the third which decides the fate of your kite. For the layman, the best
thing to do is to tie the third knot in a way that it trails slightly
below the second knot. Si get your measurements right.
- You
need to keep the crossbow side of the kite facing up when you give it
a couple of pulls and tugs. The rest lies in the hands of almighty wind
and your patience.
Cutting
Other's kite...
- Depends
upon the principle of Friction, whether 'khench' or 'dheel'. If you
are the one who loves to flaunt your pull-and-cut (khench) technique
(Ahmedabadis and Barodians are known for it), some important do's and
don'ts:
- When
you attack, 'pull' your kite from south to north towards the centre
of your `victims' strings; make sure you pull it in the direction of
less to high wind intensity. Strike when the iron is hot, that is, when
the victim's string loosens slightly.
- If
you use the 'dheel' (the Surti) technique, make sure you have lots of
string on your `firki'.
Go,
fly a kite, and make sure you do it right!
courtesy:
TOI
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