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New Jam by New Tech Kites

Manufacturer Wind Range:  3 - 25 mph

Optimal Wind Range (IMHO) : same as above when using windscreens 

Weight (my actual kite)  oz        g

June 4, 2003

I purchased a New Tech New Jam.  I am honestly quite surprised by its flying characteristics considering it is only $90.00 with 150#  spectra lines.  I generally consider myself to be a kite snob & won't buy cheap kites but this kite is well made & flies really well.

First Flight was actually Dodd's kite in Grand Haven Michigan.  Dodd was just flying with the guys & pulled out the New Jam so naturally I asked to try it out.  I wasn't expecting much from the kite, I click with my Masquerades & enjoy other kites but generally get bored very quickly.  The New Jam was another story.  

I enjoyed the feedback from the lines & it had good precision.  I landed the kite then did a slow flap jack.  Moments later  I was rotofading / backspinning the kite.  Then I wrapped up the kites to a fruit rollup.  I ended in a nice stable fade.  Wow, very nice.

Recently, I had an opportunity to try the windscreens I ordered with my New Jam & the kite flew very stably in 20 mph wind.  I easily axelled, did some flic flacs & the kite held a stable turtle.  

I am impressed with its over feel, trickability & package of the New Jam.   I have already recommended it to several newbies.