New Tech Kites

Using the 2 10 gram weights on the techno and adding a roll up bar will definately give you a trick kite comparable to most kites availalbe today, no kidding. Experiment with a dynamic bridle, and you ...

Bringing up this old thread to ask about adding weight to the techno: What are people using and where are you putting the weight? I slipped a weight I had from a French connection down the spine unti ...

There may in fact be some issues with the center T and the weights on some French Connections. Just out of curiosity, I replaced the lower spreaders with 7 PTs on one of mine, and the standard ferrule ...

I was out today putting the Desire UL through it's paces. Occasionally when pushing the tricks, I will pop a standoff out of the fitting on the lower spreader . . . so of course I got to thinking . :i ...

There's been much discussion of which kites are best for beginners and best for tricks, but I've not seen much about which New Tech kite is the best for precision. By a precision kite, I mean one that ...

The Pyro XS seems to be replacing the original Pyros in terms of supply. So would you still say that the with the most readilty available New Tech kites, the Pyro XS remains the best for light winds ( ...

Here's a question for those who have flown a variety of New Tech kites:

Excluding the Desire UL, which of New Tech's stunt kites would you say flies the best in light winds?

I didn't equalize the standoffs--just used both at the standard length and slid the rubber connectors on the lower spreader in so that both standoffs sit perpendicular to the lower spreader. I think I ...

On the trailing edge of the French Connection, there is one standoff hole for the standoff that goes farthest out from the spine and then three standoff holes nearer the spine so that you have three p ...

Any ballpark on when the French Kiss will be available? Will there be any prototypes at Outer Banks Very Happy

By the way, the graphics work for me--definitely evoke the French Connection whi ...

It's fall and that means the start of another competition season for the Eastern League.

If you can make it, drop by the Outer Banks Sport Kite Competition on Oct. 21-22. The event is at the Wright ...

Another thought: With a name like "French Kiss" you might want a design that suggests something romantic , sensual , even erotic . Nothing explicit mind you , but some design has smoot ...

arlen wrote:
"I think the concept of trying some "tribal graphics" theme may have some merit, but it could use some refinement. I could see something like this working at the Pyro level, but less so ...

Hmmm. A bit busy for my own tastes (especially that last one). I normally like designs that are more economical and elegant.

While I wouldn't advocate imitation, I'd think about the FC graphics: On ...

Well, I'll always have a soft spot for the New Jam, which was one of my very first sport kites: This was the kite that opened up the world of trick flying for me.

But as for my favorite, no questio ...

The Desire UL is a full-size ultralight (UL) kite that, despite its feather light materials, can put up with a beating. It has a remarkable wind range for an ultralight. When you perfect your techniq ...

Just to add to the reactions on the Desire UL.

I have found a bit of weight on the two tips to be an aid in terms of some flat spin tricks. 540s and especially Slot Machines look great on this kit ...

Once you put a line through that loop on the sail, there are a number of ways to get the job done. Really all you are looking for is a way to pull the sail a little bit tighter so that it's smoothed ...

Just wondering why more kite companies don't post the various specs for their kites (type of sticks used, lengths, bridle measurements, etc.) on their websites. Some do, but it seems like most of the ...