Hi,
I found this kite on the side of the road (in a case):

And I was able to fly it OK. However, I noticed that the main plastic rod that goes from the tip to the rear, had broken through it's pocket (or perhaps it isn't supposed to be a pocket -- is it supposed to just slide through that part??).

I've found that there is
no way this rod can go into the pocket without major, major bowing of the rod. It is just too long.
Also, the tip of the rod has a plastic piece on it which is obviously designed to take a cord (as in the wingtips). However, there are no grommets in this area of the kite.
So, can any of you tell me how I should assemble this?
Thanks in advance!
- Al