New Tech Kites

Try to fly Delta through SLC and extend your layover here for a stop

Chris, thanks for the replies. It would really take some doing to get my kite onto the road (if there were a problem), but I do understand how it could be a distraction. I agree, I think that tent m ...

Thanks for the reply, Albert. I am curious to see what Chris has to say on some of this. The nylon uv degredation is what a materials science engineer that worked part time at the storetold me when ...

I figure I am beyond a 101 course so I am calling it 201. I have a few questions that pertain to kites in general, not just stuff by NTK.

What does an 8' stunt kite do or not do that seems to make ...

I just had the same question. I ended up with a Techno. I've only been able to fly it once, but it seems like a great kite. My wife has a Prism Quantum and the Techno definitely feels more trickabl ...

True to Murphy my Techno arrived the day before my last final and after the final there has either been rain or no wind until yesterday. I had a few short flights because the wind seemed to be dying ...

Thanks Chris. Just looking at sleds in catalogs that most had some sort of spar to help with shape, but not all of them (which was why I had a question).

One more question on this topic, does the Sojourn provide any lift for things like this? I've never flown a box kite and have no idea if they have any pull.

Would somebody please explain to me the difference between a sled and a parafoil? Also, how does a conynes delta differ from a conventional delta?

Thanks for the link Albert. I posted a similar message on GWTW and there is a thread there entitled "parachute launchers" under the single line kite forum that has a cheap way to build one.

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Chris,
here is a link to the climbers http://www.intothewind.com/shop/Line_and_Accessories/Line_Climbers I am interested in the ones that realease and parachute down. The statement says that a 4.5' ...

I am interested in getting a parafoil that I can stake down for line climbers (like the bear or life savers on into the wind). Would the 7.5 be sufficient or would I need a bigger one?

I got the trance color scheme. It should arrive sometime next week (after finals . I am headed kayaking today.

Bought a Techno. Next on the list is a quad line.

Hmmm, time off work + gas + lodging + eating in restaurants= ****, why not just buy the more expensive kite or get both? Actually, it looks like a lot of fun and if I didn't have a three week old new ...

Well, it seems that it should be the Techno or the FC. I like the idea that the Techno costs less, but is the FC worth the extra? Flying in SLC is interesting. I have to drive quite a ways (near th ...

Looking to get a kite here in a month or so and each of those three New Tech appeal to me. The question is which one? I have a fair amount of flying experience on deltas and even more with foils. H ...

The recent question about the techno reminded me about this. Do you people prefer to add a tail (or three) when the wind is howling or do wind screens work better? I added a tail to my wifes kite on ...

I'm 26 and I sea kayak (built my own), whitewater kayak (Riot booster 60), build high powered model rockets, run, hike, camp, and am going to apply to pharmacy school this fall.

I am yet to make it to the shoreline of the Great Salt Lake or cruise on the Salt Flats, but I'm sure they're nice as it seems that there is almost always wind (and it's the closest thing to a beach I ...