New Tech Kites

Vickis_zoo

Hello all. I am a new 38 year old kiter. My husband and I are going to be purchasing some kites this week. To start out I'm thinking deltas. But what my question is is are there any real important differences between the "main" kite makers? Anyone I should stay away from? Also, any advice?

Thanks much, Vicki

Chris

Hi Vicki!

Welcome to the wonder world of kites Very Happy

So much to choose from these days. They best advice to give if you are just starting out is to pick styles that you can use most frequently. That will be determined by the weather in the area you live or where you will be flying the most.

If you are in an area that commonly see high winds (15 - 25+ mph) you may want to start with a simple parafoil or box delta. If you are inland and the winds are light and variable, a nice big delta should work nicely.

Vickis_zoo · Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject:

Yes Chris. Right now we are looking at a few Deltas from New Tech. We just know so little and want to get what will work the best for us.
(Inland winds 5-20)
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Chris · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:41 pm Post subject:

Vickis_zoo · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject:

Can you get me a link to "Kisa's Open Keel Delta"? Is this a single line kite?
Thank for all your info.
Vicki
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Chris · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject:

https://newtechkites.com/ntk_product_profile.php?PSKU=50401

Comes in three colors. Otherwise known as the Ascension Delta.
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Vickis_zoo · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:43 am Post subject:

Chris,
I did some review researching of this kite and what I found was some owners saying that when this kite nose dives (which happens to me quite often) it hits the ground hard and tears at the top. Then needing to be sewn.

Any thought?
Vicki
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Chris · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:54 pm Post subject:

zydeco · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject:

hey vicki

I don't know much about the ascension delta kite, as I try to fly stunt kites. But after reading the details about this kite beening built with stunt kite material. I can say that New Tech's stunt kites take a beating. I have there pyro xs, and most of the time I fly it on my street where it has noise dived into the pavement a lot. it just now starting to breakdown on the noise. I also have the french connection kite. this one I fly over grass and have noise dived it into the ground a few times and it has held up. I guess as with anything it will break over time and abuse. So far I have been pleased with both my new tech kites.

hope this helps
Zy

Vickis_zoo · Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:32 pm Post subject:

Zy.
Thanks a bunch for your "review" of the Open Keel Deltas. I am new to the kite world and am just trying learn as much as I can. My hubby and I have bought
a couple of "regular" deltas also made by New Tech. I have decided to "practice" with them and will upgrade next spring. Hopefully I will learn how to control a noise dive a bit better by then.

Thanks again, Vicki
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stringystuff · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:53 pm Post subject:

Hi Vicki,
I am as avid kite flyer and many of mine are from New Tech.
You can't go wrong with their kites. Sometimes things go wrong and the
kite may crash but usually can be fixed easily. Not crashing is the best
remedy.
Usually if the kite nose-dives to the ground it is because the wind is too
strong for that kite or bridle adjustment is needed.
Try moving the tow-point up or down a little at a time until the kite flies
better.
When testing this have the kite line in hand and if it dives downward
run forward, usually the kite will turn back upward.

Another solution that frequently helps is to put a long tail, tube tail
or wind sock on the kite to add stability in strong wind.
Good luck with your kites.
Roger
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Vickis_zoo · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:43 pm Post subject:

Roger,
I'm laughing now as I read your post because I have been running "backwards" when it nose dives!

Thanks for the tip. I will use it this weekend.
Vicki
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