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[Shell66]

I'm really new to all this and wanting to learn the art of the quad kites. I'm looking into purchasing my first kite and found different series/types of revolution kites; Rev I, Rev II, EXP, and 1.5 SLE, etc. What are the differences between the types and which one would be best to start with? I've found a really good deal for an EXP but wanted to get input before purchasing. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Shell66

[John Barresi]

Hi Shell, welcome to the forum!

You're always welcome to ask questions here, but from time to time, someone will provide reference to a better source for info...

In this case, there is a specific area of the Rev forum which covers all of your questions (and then some) in delicious detail.

http://www.revkites....your-first-rev/

Rest easy, the information there is user-derived...

Purely flier to flier feedback and support, with occasional comments from Rev staff.

If you don't find what you need, you'll definitely know more and be able to make specific inquiries.

[John Barresi]

Here are a couple of topics that particularly fit to your questions here...

http://www.revkites....ev-1-15-2-or-b/
http://www.revkites....xp-or-b-series/

[Shell66]

Thanks John! Exactly what I was wanting! Hopefully I'll be flying within the week!

[Jeepster]

Shell,

I first saw a Rev kite sometime in the 1990's. Still had kids at home and couldn't quite bring myself to spend that much on a kite that might end up in the back of my closet. In hindsight, that was a mistake. Should have bought two and gotten my son interested at the same time.

Don't let any of the input from the Rev forum discourage you from purchasing the EXP if that's what you can afford right now. The fun factor with an EXP is just as great as with a custom Bazzer made Pro. The friends you'll meet are the same! Just get a Rev today and get into the hobby.

With the videos John has assembled, you can teach yourself to fly Revs. But, it's much faster and more fun to hook up with someone who already knows how to fly. Why don't you change your profile to tell us where you're located in Iowa? Iowa is not the center of kite flying, but you might scare up someone nearby who flies Revs.

Cheers,
Tom

[Jynx]

Shell

The only issue I see with the purchase of an EXP is that most likely you'll wind-up purchasing a 1.5 series Rev in the future (as most of us have)... and the EXP will likely take a back-seat!

IMHO ~ Buy a 1.5 series, take care of it and it will give you many WINDerFULL years of flying and no need to upgrade!

[Jynx]

Shell ~ FYI... Found this used B-series for sale. If you check the kiting sites you will certainly find more.

http://www.gwtwforum...6;topicseen#new

[Shell66]

Thanks everyone!! I'll check out the sites and I put my location in profile as suggested. Everyone's been very helpful. Hopefully be flying soon!

[Jeepster]

Hmmm ... you wouldn't have anything to do with the Keokuk Kite Festival would you?

Cheers,
Tom

[Jeepster]

Keokuk might be a little more removed from the center of kite flying than my area.

There are two clubs, that I know about, within driving distance from you. The Quad Cities Kite Club out of Davenport, IA, has some contact info on their web site. James Patten is the president and flys Revs ... along with SLK. The Gateways Kite Club out of St Louis, MO also has contact info on their web site. Donna Houchins is their secretary and flies Revs. Both individuals are good fliers, great kite builders and good folks to get to know.

You might also look at the IKE club ... their membership comes mainly from all over Illinois and Wisconsin. Most of it's membership is centered around Chicago, but there are some stragglers who live further out.

Cheers,
Tom