Wow---who would have guessed that Julie Andrews was into thrill sports!
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I would have to rule (for those Weapon Specialists out there already thinking of specializing in the kite) that "Battle Kite," is an Exotic weapon (thus requiring a feat to avoid the -4 non-proficiency penalty), with a 20-foot range increment (10 increments max). Similar to a pole arm, the Battle Kite is useless if at close range (i.e., less than one range incrament). Additionally, attacking with a battle-kite provokes an attack of opportunity from anyone within striking distance.
Equipped with a proper "battle kite" (including a spiked frame and glass-covered string), an attacker would do 2d4 damage (slashing/piercing) (X3 on a critical). The kite could be used to make trip, disarm, or entanglement attacks. (Entangled targets would automatically take 1d4 slashing damage each consecutive round until freed.)
Additionally, you would probably receive a -2 penalty on initiative and a -4 on intimidate checks (unless the target is familiar with the use of the weapon). It seems unlikely that the kite could be used indoors, and would require at least a moderate wind. Unless the wind is particularly strong, you spend a full-action round running to get the kite in the air.
The kite requires two-hands to attack. If not attacking, the kite could be maintained with one hand, while using the other hand for another purpose. Other actions would receive a -2 circumstance penalty, due to the constant tugging and concentration required to keep the kite in the air.
The string itself can be attacked (1 hp, 3 hardness if reinforced with metal). Any attack (weather successful or not) requires a Reflex check vs. 18 to avoid "crashing" the kite. Once the kite is grounded either another full-round run, or a Reflex check of 25 is required to get it airborne again.
On the other hand, could you imagine the coolness of a readied coup du grace attack by kite from a city block away?
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