My 869th kite video. This wonderful new kite flies like a dream and looks superb. It's not cheap, but it's on special at the time of publishing this: www.aliexpress...
What society is that, Glenn - the Society Of Crazy Kite-fliers (SOCK)?? I'm sure there will be a few eager buyers of this - it really is a great kite, and if it was cheaper I'd buy a couple more. Available in a selection of four colors, but I'm very happy with my choice.
Wow what a kite. Big, beautiful ,hypnotic, and a superb flyer. It's like a glorious sentinel over the sea. I predict it will be a popular kite Thanks Jim for a great first viewing. Look forward to one day seeing it for real. Oh no ,another kite I now want!
Thanks for the video Jim. Added the Jellyfish to my collection last month. Love this kite!!! A crowd favorite and a solid lifter. Also handles our strong turbulent winds well.
A lot of pull in strong winds, of course, but it's a superb kite. Another version now being made by Weifang Kaixuan Kite factory is not as nice - it lacks the green "apron" with its short tentacles for one thing.
Received my pink one in the mail yesterday, only took sixteen days.. I'm going to need my own field at the BKF (Berkeley Kite Festival) with the new JF and my pod of Trilobites ☺
I was just there today with my ITW dragons. I was thinking of getting a pink JF but I'm new to this community. I may just get a small trilobite. I'll also be looking for you at BKF
Ok Jim, just tried ordering this kite again. We'll see what I get. As you'll recall below and by my videos I originally received a different version. Will be fun to have both, if I get the right one! Haha
Good luck with that, Michael. Most of the others I've seen are not like mine, so maybe that style has been discontinued. The photos often don't reflect exactly what you are buying.
See what you've done!! lol... It is quite a show stopper... I on the other hand have only had one instance to fly my little bat. I noticed that it is out of balance...so the next windy day with have to be adjustments made. .. But I like him...when I had him up at the parking lot..I saw lots of smiles. And that was a good feeling..:)
@@JimNicholls my black octopus about the same size, it doesn’t seem to be too lively even on a stronger breeze day. Will keep you updated if it does what you said on a strong breeze. ;)
@@JimNicholls my Jellyfish just arrived looks like I don’t need my 500lbs line I think 100lbs line should be adequate for gentle breeze, it does have to hook up tow line like a regular kite, can’t wait til the weekend to fly it ;)
I really like this beautiful kite and would love to own it, however I feel for a full time caravan/motorhome person as myself, storage could be a problem.
Like all inflatables, this can be compressed down to a quite small size. People who fly the huge Peter Lynn kites usually use compression bags otherwise the kites would be too bulky for transport. This one is a lot smaller than some of those. I guess it depends how badly you want one!
Stunning kite Jim and very well recorded, particularly with one hand! I had a look on-line at the supplier and there's 396 left - I predict there's gonna be a run on these, expensive or not. Thanks for posting.
Chuffed you are the first to show off this new stunning kite Jim. The main body looks like a tadpole with a trilobite tail. If I'm honest Its a shame there are not more tentacles but I guess stability is more important. What size trilobite would you say this was equivalent to?
In terms of pull, it's probably like the 16. In body size maybe nearer the 10. But the tentacles are much longer, of course. Certainly it's more stable than the Trilobite or almost any other inflatable for that matter.
It comes with a Chinese instruction, and even though normal kite gravity rules apply I am curious about the two tow point attachments. I use the lower point I see you use the upper attachment - any comments on these two points? An also it has two vents in the back of it's "head" that you can tie together - I assume you tie them together (close them) in light wind and keep them open in strong winds? or are there specific recommendations if you want to use the kite as a pilot kite and to hold and pull some laundry?
It's a long time since I last flew this kite. I can't remember if I've ever used the other tow point, but I guess the best way to find out what difference they make is just to try it. I think your assumption about tying the vents is correct, although I've never made use of that feature. I can't remember ever using this as a lifter (I can't remember a lot of things these days), but I think it would quite happily lift quite a bit, as it develops a lot of pull in anything over the lightest of breezes. I hope you have a lot of fun flying it.
@@JimNicholls Thank you for your answer! You are truly the absolute Godfather in the english speaking kite-community world wide! Thank you for everything you have participated with and still do! You keep lifting this hobby to new levels! Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻🥇🏆
nice kite Jim. where is Brighton beach,? I only know in UK and USA. Also please show us how you get it down by using a pulley. I've ordered one, waiting for arrival but never used it before
Where I fly is New Brighton beach in Christchurch, New Zealand. I'll try to do something using the pulley, but it's fairly self-evident and you'll probably have no problem working it out.
Mine came with a bridle made out of what I believe is kevlar line. I'm looking to replace the bridle with braided polyester... any suggestions on what strength should be used?
It pulls hard, but of course the pull is never on just one line, so I'd guess that 150 - 200lb would be quite enough. I have some fairly light 300lb braided dacron which I've used on Trilobites and it works well, and would give more peace of mind.
Thanks, I was thinking of using 300lb dacron for the bridling too. BTW keep up the great work on your videos! I purchased my Jellyfish based on watching this video.
Jim, have you had much trouble with the long black tentacles twisting up? I see it a bit in parts of your video. I got one and only got to fly it one day in light wind and one of the tentacles twisted up into a rope and was a pain to undo. The other side would twist up but undo itself. Maybe with more wind it will be better. Very nice flying kite, the colors they sent me were not as expected so they refunded me a bit of the price.
I've not really had a problem with it, Nick. On mine, the two black tentacles are joined with a short strap about half way down, which may keep them under better control. There are at least two versions of this kite made in different factories, so I don't know if yours is exactly like mine. It pulls really hard in a strong wind, which is why I wasn't flying it later in the day.
Hello Jim. I just recieved my jellyfish today. Can you fly this one right out the bag? And there ar two briddel points for the main line, can you advice me in this. Many thanks. Joop.
No assembly needed, so yes you can fly it straight from the bag. You need probably 300lb line (might get away with less in a light breeze but it develops quite a pull when the wind increases.) The top tow point is designed for higher winds and the bottom one for lower winds if I remember rightly, but I usually attach the flying line to both of them and always get a good result. Have fun!
Have to say, my Aliexpress order got here fast - 12 days. Looks like I received a good quality kite. NOT THIS VERISION, which they advertised, but it appears to be a decent none the less. More like Stefaan Pyckavet's kite. Will post sometime soon.
Jim Nicholls bought from City of Smiling Angels. Has the most orders - even people showing reviews of the same kite as yours. Excellent tracking. Received in 12 days. Not print, all sewn. The skirt inflates. Similar inflated and non inflated streamers. Appears to be fairly well made. Essentially looks just like the one from K-company in terms of style. Good price. Free shipping. Will see if I can fly it this weekend. Again, I couldn't get a kite this size for this price anywhere. Just buyer beware that it's not what's pictured.
That's where mine came from, Michael, so they must have changed the design subsequently. The video on the site is of my kite. I no longer deal with that seller, however, as she is very unreliable - sometimes good and sometimes impossibly bad. It sounds as if you got good service and a good product, just not what you thought you were getting. Not an unusual happening, sadly. I doubt if the kite was made there - the Chinese kite industry is a very tangled web.
Hello Jim, the recommanded flying line for this kite seems to be a well kept secret !? No info whatsoever on the aliexpress.com website? What flying line do you use in this video? A breaking strength of 150 Kg/330 lbs would that be safe enough? Thanks !
Hi Daniel! If there were any information on an AliExpress site about flying line requirements, I'd probably be doubtful about it anyway. The line you mention should be fine in a light wind, but that thing can really pull, and if the breeze gets up I use 500lb just to be safe.
Hey Jim...I was wondering if you or anybody reading this have had any problems with the tentacles tangling up with each other when u fly????....My green Jelly seems to always tangle up when I decide to fly it. Any ideas on how to keep it from tangling??...
I've not had a problem with mine, Mike. No idea what would be causing that. I usually only fly mine in fairly light, steady winds. There are at least two different versions of this kite, so your green one may not be quite the same as mine.
Thanks for replying back Jim! I really appreciate it. I'm thinking maybe Ive got too much sand inside the tentacles or flying in strong winds. Im hoping to get it figured out soon. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211844561963532&set=g.445777642154789&type=1&theater&ifg=1
Yours is definitely not quite the same as mine, Mike. One difference is that on mine the longest (black) tentacles are joined by a short strap about halfway down, and that seems to keep them under better control. There are clearly other differences too, but I think that one might go some way to explaining and solving your problem.
@@JimNicholls Hey Jim..Its been a cpl years since ive flown my kite. This year I need to get it back in the sky. I noticed im missing the strap on the longest black tentacles and its the main reason that they tangle the wlhole kite. I have a question, Is this strap sewn on? also is it elastic? Im hoping I can attach or sew something on my kite to keep it from tangling. Thank you Jim for all your help. Mike P.
Why is that important? I've made over 1,300 videos and nobody's ever asked that before. I don't fly my kites very high usually, as there is a road and power cables nearby, where I usually fly. Most of my lines are 250 or 300 feet long, but I rarely use the full length.
When I purchased my jellyfish kite there was only one supplier, and the included flying line was a joke. It came on a plastic kids winder and I would guess it was no more than 50lb test. This kite will pull very hard in strong winds. For safety reasons you will want to buy some proper flying line separately... in which case you can choose your own length.
I bought mine from China. www.aliexpress.com/store/product/free-shipping-high-quality-large-jellyfish-kite-soft-kite-nylon-fabric-beauty-killer-kite-string-windsock/1149064_32801947194.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.37.5dd96e3a5YxZrc
Congratulations as the first in our society to obtain the new jelly. Others may surely follow.
What society is that, Glenn - the Society Of Crazy Kite-fliers (SOCK)?? I'm sure there will be a few eager buyers of this - it really is a great kite, and if it was cheaper I'd buy a couple more. Available in a selection of four colors, but I'm very happy with my choice.
Hey Jim as long as you don't name your group Fliers Utilizing Creative Kites; you should be fine! :D
Just purchased a blue one 👊👍
@@ukfieldninja8730 You are bound to create a sensation.
Wow what a kite. Big, beautiful ,hypnotic, and a superb flyer.
It's like a glorious sentinel over the sea. I predict it will be a popular kite
Thanks Jim for a great first viewing. Look forward to one day seeing it for real.
Oh no ,another kite I now want!
You NEED one of these, Carl! Yes, I hope you will see it soon - maybe in Timaru next month.
Very stable indeed. Looks good.
I'm very happy with it, Bill.
Thanks for the video Jim. Added the Jellyfish to my collection last month.
Love this kite!!!
A crowd favorite and a solid lifter. Also handles our strong turbulent winds well.
A lot of pull in strong winds, of course, but it's a superb kite. Another version now being made by Weifang Kaixuan Kite factory is not as nice - it lacks the green "apron" with its short tentacles for one thing.
Jim can you provide a proper seller or do I just go to aliexpress and take my chances thanks.
Very nice music. It goes perfectly with kite.
Thanks, Lucy!
Received my pink one in the mail yesterday, only took sixteen days.. I'm going to need my own field at the BKF (Berkeley Kite Festival) with the new JF and my pod of Trilobites ☺
Certainly you'll be taking up a chunk of space! But you will put on a great spectacle with those kites.
kasagar We'll be looking for this JF at the BKF 2017!!
July 29 & 30 ☺
I was just there today with my ITW dragons. I was thinking of getting a pink JF but I'm new to this community. I may just get a small trilobite. I'll also be looking for you at BKF
I was there today also, at the turn around...
Flying the 7 & 32sqm Trill's ☺
That is one colourful Jellyfish Jim, It looks like a great Kite, So stable. I like it.
A lot of work in this kite, Graham, so not one you'd want to knock up on your Singer, I think. Yes, it's very nice.
Ok Jim, just tried ordering this kite again. We'll see what I get. As you'll recall below and by my videos I originally received a different version. Will be fun to have both, if I get the right one! Haha
Good luck with that, Michael. Most of the others I've seen are not like mine, so maybe that style has been discontinued. The photos often don't reflect exactly what you are buying.
Hello Jim,
That is a spectacular jellyfish kite.
There needs to be a Spongebob SquarePants kite to go with it.
Cheers!
Yes, that would be good. I've seen a big Spongebob kite for sale, but it was expensive, and I've almost given up buying new kites these days.
Nice video Jim. Thank you!
It's a lovely kite, Dewey, and I hope to fly it again soon, but conditions have to be right.
So graceful... even for a jellyfish....
Yes, a lovely kite. But it pulls harder than the Trilobite 16, and so definitely a kite for lighter winds.
Agreed..... I have a few obligations to get out of the way first and then here i come..
thanks for the walk around views. It sure puts on a good show...
It far exceeded my expectations. I hesitated to buy it, but now wish I had more!
I'm happy that you are happy...ha ha..!
I think Glenn might be thinking of buying one of these now.
See what you've done!! lol... It is quite a show stopper... I on the other hand have only had one instance to fly my little bat. I noticed that it is out of balance...so the next windy day with have to be adjustments made. .. But I like him...when I had him up at the parking lot..I saw lots of smiles. And that was a good feeling..:)
I have one coming but smaller 9 m Jellyfish . Look so sweet! and very stable flier
As with most kites, the bigger it is the better it flies, and the smaller one is a bit more lively although still a nice kite.
@@JimNicholls my black octopus about the same size, it doesn’t seem to be too lively even on a stronger breeze day. Will keep you updated if it does what you said on a strong breeze. ;)
@@JimNicholls my Jellyfish just arrived looks like I don’t need my 500lbs line I think 100lbs line should be adequate for gentle breeze, it does have to hook up tow line like a regular kite, can’t wait til the weekend to fly it ;)
I really like this beautiful kite and would love to own it, however I feel for a full time caravan/motorhome person as myself, storage could be a problem.
Like all inflatables, this can be compressed down to a quite small size. People who fly the huge Peter Lynn kites usually use compression bags otherwise the kites would be too bulky for transport. This one is a lot smaller than some of those. I guess it depends how badly you want one!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Yes, I know I am. Oh, sorry - I guess you meant the kite!
😄😁🌝
Stunning kite Jim and very well recorded, particularly with one hand! I had a look on-line at the supplier and there's 396 left - I predict there's gonna be a run on these, expensive or not. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed the video, John. Yes, I'm sure this will be a popular kite. It's better than the Trilobite, but quite expensive, unfortunately.
John campbell can you please tell me what particular supplier other than aliexpress as a whole. Thanks
Beautiful kite
The Jellyfish is really special, but there are some copies of it that are not so good, so be careful if you ever buy one.
Jim Nicholls thanks, I will try my best. Cool informational site btw.
Chuffed you are the first to show off this new stunning kite Jim. The main body looks like a tadpole with a trilobite tail. If I'm honest Its a shame there are not more tentacles but I guess stability is more important. What size trilobite would you say this was equivalent to?
In terms of pull, it's probably like the 16. In body size maybe nearer the 10. But the tentacles are much longer, of course. Certainly it's more stable than the Trilobite or almost any other inflatable for that matter.
It comes with a Chinese instruction, and even though normal kite gravity rules apply I am curious about the two tow point attachments. I use the lower point I see you use the upper attachment - any comments on these two points? An also it has two vents in the back of it's "head" that you can tie together - I assume you tie them together (close them) in light wind and keep them open in strong winds? or are there specific recommendations if you want to use the kite as a pilot kite and to hold and pull some laundry?
It's a long time since I last flew this kite. I can't remember if I've ever used the other tow point, but I guess the best way to find out what difference they make is just to try it. I think your assumption about tying the vents is correct, although I've never made use of that feature. I can't remember ever using this as a lifter (I can't remember a lot of things these days), but I think it would quite happily lift quite a bit, as it develops a lot of pull in anything over the lightest of breezes. I hope you have a lot of fun flying it.
@@JimNicholls Thank you for your answer! You are truly the absolute Godfather in the english speaking kite-community world wide! Thank you for everything you have participated with and still do! You keep lifting this hobby to new levels! Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻🥇🏆
So.... how about adding some of your jellyfish windsock type kites to the line?
Maybe soon.
Hi Jim ... Love it... Just ordered one on ebay... Kerry
I didn't know they were available on eBay, but if it's the same one, you'll love it! I still can't believe how well it flies.
And now the hard part, waiting the 2-3 weeks for it to arrive ☺
Be patient - it's worth the wait!
nice kite Jim. where is Brighton beach,? I only know in UK and USA. Also please show us how you get it down by using a pulley. I've ordered one, waiting for arrival but never used it before
Where I fly is New Brighton beach in Christchurch, New Zealand. I'll try to do something using the pulley, but it's fairly self-evident and you'll probably have no problem working it out.
Kite very impressive!
Are there spars in? Since you have it how is it used? The fabric is quality?
No spars, completely soft. The fabric is good, and is lasting well.
Hi Jim. My friend also has this huge 18m jellyfish. Do you have the biggest version which is the 45m (147ft) version?
No, the 18m was big enough for me. I've now sold it to my friend Mark who flies with us sometimes, so I can still see it.
Im going to have problems with mine ,dont know how to tie it like yours ....is the all brown string from the jellyfish or its coustume made?
I'm not sure what you're asking. You just need to tie your line (using a larkshead knot) to the point where all the lines from the kite meet.
I'm thinking of getting the 30m version of this, but an unsure of what size kite line to use. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Better to ask someone who has one. For the 18m I used 300lb, or 500lb if the breeze was stronger, but the 30m one will no doubt pull much harder.
Mine came with a bridle made out of what I believe is kevlar line. I'm looking to replace the bridle with braided polyester... any suggestions on what strength should be used?
It pulls hard, but of course the pull is never on just one line, so I'd guess that 150 - 200lb would be quite enough. I have some fairly light 300lb braided dacron which I've used on Trilobites and it works well, and would give more peace of mind.
Thanks, I was thinking of using 300lb dacron for the bridling too. BTW keep up the great work on your videos! I purchased my Jellyfish based on watching this video.
Jim, have you had much trouble with the long black tentacles twisting up? I see it a bit in parts of your video. I got one and only got to fly it one day in light wind and one of the tentacles twisted up into a rope and was a pain to undo. The other side would twist up but undo itself. Maybe with more wind it will be better. Very nice flying kite, the colors they sent me were not as expected so they refunded me a bit of the price.
I've not really had a problem with it, Nick. On mine, the two black tentacles are joined with a short strap about half way down, which may keep them under better control. There are at least two versions of this kite made in different factories, so I don't know if yours is exactly like mine. It pulls really hard in a strong wind, which is why I wasn't flying it later in the day.
Jim Nicholls, mine is just like yours other than the tentacle colors and has the tie in the middle. ua-cam.com/video/Uq-KK5OStFM/v-deo.html
Hello Jim.
I just recieved my jellyfish today.
Can you fly this one right out the bag?
And there ar two briddel points for the main line, can you advice me in this.
Many thanks.
Joop.
No assembly needed, so yes you can fly it straight from the bag. You need probably 300lb line (might get away with less in a light breeze but it develops quite a pull when the wind increases.) The top tow point is designed for higher winds and the bottom one for lower winds if I remember rightly, but I usually attach the flying line to both of them and always get a good result. Have fun!
@@JimNicholls thanks Jim.
Hope to fly it tomorrow
Today up to 40kmh wind and stronger gust.
I wouldn't be flying it in that much wind! Best from about 10 to 20 km/h.
do you have a tutorial on how to build a jelly fish kite please thank you
Sorry, I don't have anything. I buy my kites, I don't make them.
Jim,is this kite is largest of all in your kite collection
It's certainly one of the biggest, but my Mega Fish is the largest.
You have a video of this kite flying next to a tribolite?
Not yet, but I'll try to get one soon. But I suggest you look at David Poole's video of the two together: ua-cam.com/video/4p0y0aKoDtE/v-deo.html
Have to say, my Aliexpress order got here fast - 12 days. Looks like I received a good quality kite. NOT THIS VERISION, which they advertised, but it appears to be a decent none the less. More like Stefaan Pyckavet's kite. Will post sometime soon.
Did you buy from Weifang Kaixuan Kite Factory, Michael? I know their version is a little different, but certainly the quality will be good from there.
Jim Nicholls bought from City of Smiling Angels. Has the most orders - even people showing reviews of the same kite as yours. Excellent tracking. Received in 12 days. Not print, all sewn. The skirt inflates. Similar inflated and non inflated streamers. Appears to be fairly well made. Essentially looks just like the one from K-company in terms of style. Good price. Free shipping. Will see if I can fly it this weekend. Again, I couldn't get a kite this size for this price anywhere. Just buyer beware that it's not what's pictured.
That's where mine came from, Michael, so they must have changed the design subsequently. The video on the site is of my kite. I no longer deal with that seller, however, as she is very unreliable - sometimes good and sometimes impossibly bad. It sounds as if you got good service and a good product, just not what you thought you were getting. Not an unusual happening, sadly. I doubt if the kite was made there - the Chinese kite industry is a very tangled web.
Jim Nicholls good to know. I'm still excited by it. Again, looks like a good kite. A gamble always, I know, but one I was willing to take.
Will be interesting to see how it flies. Where and how are the longest (black tails) tails tethered together on yours? at the top middle and bottom?
Hello Jim, the recommanded flying line for this kite seems to be a well kept secret !? No info whatsoever on the aliexpress.com website? What flying line do you use in this video? A breaking strength of 150 Kg/330 lbs would that be safe enough? Thanks !
Hi Daniel! If there were any information on an AliExpress site about flying line requirements, I'd probably be doubtful about it anyway. The line you mention should be fine in a light wind, but that thing can really pull, and if the breeze gets up I use 500lb just to be safe.
Thanks !
A new star!
(what is music name?)
The music is Chinese, of course, and is called Fantasy's Allure. Yes, this kite is certainly a star!
Hey Jim...I was wondering if you or anybody reading this have had any problems with the tentacles tangling up with each other when u fly????....My green Jelly seems to always tangle up when I decide to fly it. Any ideas on how to keep it from tangling??...
I've not had a problem with mine, Mike. No idea what would be causing that. I usually only fly mine in fairly light, steady winds. There are at least two different versions of this kite, so your green one may not be quite the same as mine.
Thanks for replying back Jim! I really appreciate it. I'm thinking maybe Ive got too much sand inside the tentacles or flying in strong winds. Im hoping to get it figured out soon. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211844561963532&set=g.445777642154789&type=1&theater&ifg=1
Yours is definitely not quite the same as mine, Mike. One difference is that on mine the longest (black) tentacles are joined by a short strap about halfway down, and that seems to keep them under better control. There are clearly other differences too, but I think that one might go some way to explaining and solving your problem.
Thanks you again, SIr! I think your right!
@@JimNicholls Hey Jim..Its been a cpl years since ive flown my kite. This year I need to get it back in the sky. I noticed im missing the strap on the longest black tentacles and its the main reason that they tangle the wlhole kite. I have a question, Is this strap sewn on? also is it elastic? Im hoping I can attach or sew something on my kite to keep it from tangling. Thank you Jim for all your help. Mike P.
How long is the cord? The most usefull information is missing
Why is that important? I've made over 1,300 videos and nobody's ever asked that before. I don't fly my kites very high usually, as there is a road and power cables nearby, where I usually fly. Most of my lines are 250 or 300 feet long, but I rarely use the full length.
When I purchased my jellyfish kite there was only one supplier, and the included flying line was a joke. It came on a plastic kids winder and I would guess it was no more than 50lb test. This kite will pull very hard in strong winds. For safety reasons you will want to buy some proper flying line separately... in which case you can choose your own length.
Dónde puedo comprar??? Soy de Mexico
I bought mine from China. www.aliexpress.com/store/product/free-shipping-high-quality-large-jellyfish-kite-soft-kite-nylon-fabric-beauty-killer-kite-string-windsock/1149064_32801947194.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.37.5dd96e3a5YxZrc