An Isotropic kite like @kitefreak’s (see below) can have several spaced anchors, and can use the earth as spar according to a good principle from DaveS. Can this property allow the kite to scale more? For what I think, pros are: earth as spar, spaced control of the kite, but cons can be the inability to implement (example for a parachute) devices such as nozzles or side openings to stabilize the parachute as found for parasailing.
