Styrofoam Kites, The affordable recycling kite

Styrofoam kites are a good way to use those disposable picnic cups and dining plates. Whether for fun or for educational purposes (kids love kites – and all flying stuff, for that matter) this is one of the best ways to learn some new things about kites and aerodynamics. Just wait until you see what you can do with these simple Styrofoam kites.

It’s incredible how people have achieved such ingenious designs like the styrohawk and stratohawk kites. When you look at those, the first thought that comes to mind is: “Now I know why people see so many UFO’s out there!” But, nothing prevents you from designing your own Styrofoam kite – in fact, that’s what it’s all about. By studying what other people have done with it, you can try to improve on their designs. There’s no such thing as the perfect kite, but nothing stops us from trying to get it as close as possible to that goal.

"Styrofoam Kites" are not expensive. But if you’re really on a tight budget, then you won’t be able to resist these completely free kites. You can find Styrofoam cups and plates nearly everywhere. More often than not, people will be more that willing to give it to you – though it doesn’t have to come to that. You can get a bunch of those for a couple of dollars in any store. Then, start working on your new Styrofoam kite design and let it fly.