reefaddicted Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 What are your opinions on the sky dog jammin. I am wanting to get into tricking and looking for a good kite to get me started. I've heard from a couple people that it is a good kite however I would like to know what the people of kite life have to say about it. Is it durable? If I break it are the parts easy to find? What kind of wind does it like? Is it easy to learn tricks on? Just some thoughts I'm having before pulling the trigger Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 What are your opinions on the sky dog jammin. I am wanting to get into tricking and looking for a good kite to get me started. I've heard from a couple people that it is a good kite however I would like to know what the people of kite life have to say about it. Is it durable? If I break it are the parts easy to find? What kind of wind does it like? Is it easy to learn tricks on? Just some thoughts I'm having before pulling the trigger Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Durable, yes it is. Frame is 6mm Carbon. Parts are easily sourced and quite cheap. I like mine in 10-12km/h. It is relatively easy to learn on. I keep mine with my street rev. 30 foot lines on the rev, 50 on the Jammin. I was pleasantly surprised at how well its finished for the price. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Thank you for this information what's the highest wind you have flown it in? Sometimes I like to fly in higher winds with my kites. Basically if I go to the 18mph limit will this kite break? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Well I'm so sick of my brand new addiction stunt kite sitting in a bag and me not able to learn any tricks or progress I'm pulling the trigger on this kite in the morning when I get paid.. What should the kite cost? Fair price?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Highest wind is a relative term in that skill plays a part. Also the part of the window you are in is a factor too. When then the gusts come, I go to the edges and fly there. The kite will tell you if the wind is too much. The wing tips will shudder and the trailing edge will be noisy. I've flown my Jammin into the 30's (km/h) BUT on 100 foot lines, nose back adjusted and this was during the gusts. Probably could sustain it with a few considerations. Longer lines slow a kite down but the pressure in the sail is the same. Alternatively, shorter lines keeps your kite in "lower" ground wind. Honestly the Jammin is great value for the money. Mine was $150 posted here in Australia. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I ended up getting one from tower hobbies for 87.99 shipped with a coupon code[emoji3][emoji41] now the waiting begins thanks for the information given I think it's really gonna helpSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 With my Jammin, I tightened up the wing tip sail tensioner loops. I like long ground passes and they can pop off after a bit of contact...Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks for the tip I like to make those passes also. I will keep this in mind when setting up the kite. I'm assuming this is pretty easy to do?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 One thing I'd like to add... Quote I've flown my Jammin into the 30's (km/h) BUT on 100 foot lines, nose back adjusted and this was during the gusts. Probably could sustain it with a few considerations. I don't get this 'high wind' setting that most people embrace... adjusting the nose back allows you to stall easier, but at the cost of increased sail pressure. You don't want increased sail pressure when you're approaching the upper wind limit of a kite... that's how things break. If you pull the nose in, there is less pressure on the sail, and if I'm flying (rarely) in 15ish mph winds, I adjust the nose all the way to the 'light wind' setting, nose all the way in. Thoughts ? This is only what I've found, and I know it's a balance, do you want to stall more & have more pull, or have to work for the stall but have less pull ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 One thing I'd like to add... I've flown my Jammin into the 30's (km/h) BUT on 100 foot lines, nose back adjusted and this was during the gusts. Probably could sustain it with a few considerations. I don't get this 'high wind' setting that most people embrace... adjusting the nose back allows you to stall easier, but at the cost of increased sail pressure. You don't want increased sail pressure when you're approaching the upper wind limit of a kite... that's how things break. If you pull the nose in, there is less pressure on the sail, and if I'm flying (rarely) in 15ish mph winds, I adjust the nose all the way to the 'light wind' setting, nose all the way in. Thoughts ? This is only what I've found, and I know it's a balance, do you want to stall more & have more pull, or have to work for the stall but have less pull ?This to me was priceless information as it answered a couple of questions that I could not yet figure out how to ask so thank you this helps. A lot!Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Yes sail pressure is greater due to the most amount of sail presented perpendicular to the wind. However, as the drive has been taken out or reduced it slows the kite down. Like a vector, lots of magnitude just not much direction. I have all types set with nose back as it is the setting I like. Having a SUL to Vented range now I would be pulling out the Vented when the wind is kicking. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I love nose back settings, generally have to drop the bridle points on most kites by 2" to 4" to get the feel I like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Looks like I have some experimenting to do to find my style[emoji3]Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Looks like I have some experimenting to do to find my style[emoji3]Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Yes. Experiment is a great way to "discover" what you like and don't like. I still do it. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Me too, even after 26 seasons - reshapes every few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Me too, even after 26 seasons - reshapes every few years. [emoji4] The evolution of the species ;-)Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well I'm going to fly as much as I can to evolve. There's a kite fly about an hour from me in October I plan to attend. Maybe I can learn a little while I'm thereSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Ohh how I hate waiting for things in the mail lol. Should have my jammin by Thursday my spine for my addiction and my widow ng special on Friday hurry up week[emoji31]Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 I have received my jammin and have had a little time with it and I must say I really like it!Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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