fighter kites usually have a product on their strings which is used to cut the strings of other kites - since these sharp materials contains glass and other dangerous products, kite flying with this substance on the string, is illegal in rio.

kites without sharp liquid coatings on the strings are legal to use for fighter kite games and competitions - despite the law locals are aware the competitions happen up until today with illegal substances on kite strings.

in the municipality of são gonçalo, within the state of rio de janeiro, the sports club mauá promotes festivals of exotic kites which take to skies in an impressive display.