Collapsible kite frame and method of collapsing a kite for shipping and storage

A kite frame that comprises:

• a first support member with a first support member connection tab that has a first support member lateral connection column that protrudes outward from the first support member connection tab,
• a second support member with a second support member connection tab that has a second support member lateral connection column that protrudes outward from the second support member connection tab,
• a double revolute joint defined by a central link with
• a first pair of lateral prongs that form a first insertion hub that has received both the first support member connection tab and the first support member lateral connection column so that the first support member lateral connection column is positioned within a first side opening of one of the first pair of lateral prongs to establish a first rotatable joint, and
• a second pair of lateral prongs that form a second insertion hub that has received both the second support member connection tab and the second support member lateral connection column so that the second support member lateral connection column is positioned within a second side opening of one of the second pair of lateral prongs to establish a second rotatable joint,
• a support sheath that is slid over said first and second rotatable joint;
• wherein the double revolute joint rotatably connects the first support member to the central link via the first rotatable joint and wherein the double revolute joint rotatably connects the second support member to the central link via the second rotatable joint such that the first support member and second support member each rotate when the support sheath is removed from being slid over said first and second rotatable joint so as to transition from a straight alignment to one where the support members overlap, thereby truncating the combined length span of the support members.