New Tech Kites

henry jt · Kite Enthusiast Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Location: UK

I know the firestorm was discontinued.
But is there any still around.
I need a kite that will stand strong winds.

I have a New Jam and A French Connection.
but I cannot put these up in a strong wind.

Do you now were I could find one.

rboerth · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:30 am Post subject:

If you want a kite that can put up with a strong wind, you might check out a foil such as one of these:

https://newtechkites.com/ntk_products.php?SubCategoriesID=29

One of the advantages of a foil in strong-wind conditions is that they are much less likely to experience damage since there are no spars to break. And they will give you a good workout Very Happy

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Usually people are looking for one of two things in strong wind conditions: Either (1) they want a kite that doesn't pull too much and that can do some tricks even when the wind is really going , or (2) they want a kite that will really pull them around without breaking .

My sense with the Firestorm (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) is that it was designed to be a big trick kite for normal wind conditions (not really a strong wind kite, and it seems like you are looking for a strong wind kite).

If you are interested in a Firestorm, you might try posting a notice in the Wanted section of the New Tech bulletin board. The forums at GWTW and Fractured Axel also have wanted sections.

henry jt · Kite Enthusiast Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Location: UK

Thanks but I also want it to be slightly trickable
All have a look at the wanted section.
regards Henry

Schook · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:31 am Post subject:

I don't know if the site has been updated lately or not but try this:

http://www.kitekoop.com/kites/sport/highperfkite1.html

Also the wind rating for the Firestorm is slightly lower than the French Connection, so dont know if this is the route you want to go for a high wind kite or not.

Maybe Dodd is working on a vented FC?

Jim
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henry jt · Kite Enthusiast Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Location: UK

Thanks I live in the UK and I doun't now if kite koop ship to the UK
I hope dodd makes a french connection vented
any shops in europe.

rboerth · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:16 pm Post subject:

I haven't heard about a vented New Tech kite in the works . . . though it has crossed my mind to experiment with trying to vent an existing kite myself (actually, I've wondered about taking a New Tech kite like the Techno or the FC and doing both a UL version by lightening the frame and and a vented version so I'd wind up with a complete set for different wind conditions). I need to get some sewing skills under my belt before trying this, however.

henry jt · Kite Enthusiast Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Location: UK

That is a good plan
do not distroy the kite though
I would do it on an inexpensive kite
first to get good at it.

TGunn · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: Firestorm

TGunn · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:54 pm Post subject:

henry jt · Kite Enthusiast Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Location: UK

Thanks guys
its just
all my freands have one
but non of them will sell.

All try to see if I see any on Ebay
some wan will have one

henry jt · Kite Enthusiast Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Location: UK

I have a shop in orlando who will have one left in stock

if not they will have something for me.