The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diam kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between This kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable acrobatic kite. First, both lines are stretched out approximately 22 yards. This is the set distance the kite will fly from the flyer. Big Wind employees launch the kite and for a few minutes demonstrate how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the student Sometimes an employee holds onto their hands for initial guidance.