![]() Parafoils come in a number of shapes and sizes. Usually the bridling is ideal out of the bag but sometimes experienced kite flyers will adjust the bridle for various wind conditions. Efficient and effective bridling of the kite also adds stability and in some applications like kite surfing makes for stable efficient maneuverability. The parafoil kite uses an intricate bridling system that is designed to add further shape and aerodynamics to the foil helping it to have an efficient angle of attack for the wind in relation to the tow point where the flying line(s) connect. The resulting air pressure is what give the parafoil kite its aerodynamic shape allowing it to take flight. Through the opening of the cells in leading edge (top) of the kite wind is tunnelled into the cells. These cells fill with air and give shape and form to the kite so that it can take flight. The parafoil kite has an upper and lower skin (hence para) with vertical fabric cells sewn in between the two skins. It is thought that the parafoil kite design was the work of Domina Jalbert (1904-1991). Sometimes it is helpful to think of something that looks like a parachute. ![]() Parafoil kites are often made of ripstop nylon and they have no rigid frame or skeletal system.
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