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===Bow kites=== {{main|Bow kite}} All of the Bow kite's advantages are because of its concave trailing edge. This design feature changes the shape of the kite's trailing edge as it flies, requiring that the leading edge flatten to match, resulting in a much flatter looking kite. The bridles on the kite restrict the leading edge and hold it in line with the rest of the kite. In addition, the concave trailing edge enables the kite to be sheeted out further than a traditional C- kite, which is why a Bow kite can be nearly 100% depowered. The inflatable and [[bow kite]] designs were invented by Dominique and Bruno Legaignoux.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inflatablekite.com/sitebow/BowPortraitgb.html |title=Bow Portrait |publisher=Inflatablekite.com |date=2005-10-12 |accessdate=2013-04-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130126061901/http://www.inflatablekite.com/sitebow/BowPortraitgb.html |archivedate=2013-01-26 }}</ref>
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