New Tech Kites

Can't remember where I saw it but I read somewhere that the general rule of thumb for yoyo stopper placement is the 2/5 rule. Start by placing them about 2/5 of the way down the leading edge from the ...

I have experimented some with weighting my Techno. When I weight it I use the weight kit from my Big Bang Pro and install it lower on the spine, just above the velcro that the spine slips through. ...

I hope I am not "feeding the flames" of pre availability hype, but just wondering how the FK will compare to the FC. I am assuming they will share some common flight characteristics. Will the FK be ...

Hey Dodd,
Great to see you on the forum from time to time. Very Happy

I think it is great to hear from the kite designer himself.

Great job on the French Connection.
I like this kite more every time ...

Of my NTK kites, my favorite is the French Connection. I like the build of this kite and the solid feel. This kite has given me the best first time out of bag experience with any kite to date. I ju ...

GREAT REVIEW!!

I purchased a Desire UL a few months ago out of pure frustration of being shut down due to low winds and have enjoyed it very much. It will fly in the very lightest of winds and wit ...

Great tips on the Desire UL. I really enjoy flying this kite and I don't mind those low wind days as much now. I agree this has been some good money spent on a fun low wind kite.

I have really be ...

Thanks for the response Chris.
I am having a great time flying the Desire, although I am still a bit heavy handed at times .

Keep up the good work.

Jim

A couple of questions

I just got a Desire UL a couple of weeks ago and have a question on the bridle line and leading edge tensioning line. What type of line is this and how heavy? I would like t ...

I picked up a Desire UL this weekend. Of course the wind was up around 20mph on Saturday!! Took it out on Sunday and had a great time with it. Very Happy

By the way, did I mention Very Happy

(Big smile o ...

Thanks guys for the input. Sounds like the Desire UL will do what I want. Mostly I am just looking to get in the air on light wind days. Doing some basic tricks would keep it interesting for me. ...

Most people will say its a matter of personal choice. But I also find longer lines give me more reaction time. I generally use 80' lines for lighter winds, 100' for medium winds, and 125' for strong ...

I've been getting the "desire" (pun intended) for a light wind kite lately so I dont get shut down by no wind days, and I have a question on the Desire UL. I know this isn't thought of as a "tricky" ...

Eric,,
Keep working at the fade. I have problems holding the fade some days too. Some days I can fade like crazy, awsome flic-flacs, rising fades etc. Other days it justs wants to nose down and fl ...

Eric,

Here is how my Techno's bridle measures.
Upper Leg: 21 inches (53.34 cm)
Lower Leg: 23 inches (58.42 cm)
Inhaul Leg: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hope this helps.

Take care,
Jim

Thanks for the replies.
I do remember seeing these pics some time back. I do like the red, so was hoping to maybe see a picture of it in the air. I went ahead and put in my order for a red one. I ...

Does anyone have pictures of the FC in RED?
I am putting in my order with the local kite shop but would like to "verify" that the red is the color for me.
Thanks,
Jim

Any further info on 3 point bridle for Big Bang?

The Big Bang Pro seems like a great bargain but reviews I've read about it on other sites have been less than stellar so I'm very iffy on purchasing that one.

I see the same kind of stuff on the ot ...

I had the same problem with my lines being uneven when I first started to fly too. Now I always plan on adjusting the length on a new set of strings after a few flights. I found this idea for a line ...