It is assumed that the Japanese kitemaker Takeshi
Nishibayashi is the designer of this particular type Sled kite.
He made numerous visits to England, bringing with him many new and simple
ideas for kites. This Tube Sled is very similar to the original early
development of Ed Grauel's Bullet (Sled). Takeshi made
the main sail shape like the Hornbeam with a large round vent then attached
a single canopy to the rear to form a air channel.
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