How to Put the String in the Side of a Sled Kite

Open the sled kite. Place the kite on a flat surface with its longest sides oriented vertically. The kite's widest section should be along its horizontal axis.

Check for reinforced holes at the corners of the kite's widest part. If the corners have no holes, then fold the kite lengthwise, and align the corners at the kite's widest point. Reinforce the corners with tape. Make a small mark on the tape roughly ¼ inch from the edges to indicate where to place holes. Punch a hole through both corners at the mark you made. The holes must be in the same position on the opposing corners or the kite will not fly straight.

Cut a length of string or twine that is at least three times the distance between the holes you made or the holes the kite already included. Open the kite, and lay it flat. Pass one end of the string or twine through one of the holes. Attach the string or twine to the kite using an overhand knot. Repeat the procedure with the free end of the string or twine at other hole.

Fold the kite in half lengthwise. Straighten the string or twine until you can find the center of the loop it formed. Hold both sides of the loop together, and tie an overhand knot 1 inch from the midpoint. Ensure that the amount of twine on either side of the knot is equal. Attach the tow line to the loop formed at the end of the knot.