Description: The Ice Crystal is a high wind cellular kite originally designed by England's Carl Robertshaw, then modified by Germany's Armin Krauß .

Although the kite is almost 6' from tip to tip, this version breaks down to a 3' size to make it packable.

There are six "blades" around the kite's equator, and two "hex blades" -- made up of three of the regular blades stitched together -- pointing north and south. The adjustable bridle runs from the tip of the north hex blade to the central hub. You can chose a different color for the blades and the hex blades, or have a solid color Ice Crystal. The kite is framed with pultruded carbon tubes, with fiberglass reinforcing plugs, and a three-piece fiberglass hoop joining the blades.

This is the kite to pull out when the wind is really blowing; it's low end is about 12mph, and it will fly better as the wind gets stronger. While not a tumbling kite, it does require some attention, as it likes to dip and dive a little bit.

Although there are no particularly advanced skills required to build this kite, it does require quite a bit of repetition. Your sewing machine should be in good working order, and be ready to get right to work on the sewing.

Supplies/Equipment Needed for class -- Sewing Machine, thread, ripper, scissors and regular sewing supplies