John Barresi

UPDATE: After additional prompting by me, Revolution has finally cleaned up the 1.5 Classic description. Let's sew this up once and for all - the "1.5 Classic" is indeed a non-endorsed 1:1 version of my original B-Series they're making despite my clear objection, with the addition of the Reflex springs (which don't seem to do much at all on a 1.5 platform in my hands)... I did actually try the Reflex 1.5 (it just spirals wildly to the earth when you go for a 3D catch - no glide or auto-save like the original Reflex, no straight fall like a 1.5), and some new internal end caps instead of external. Buy what you want, buy what you need, I just encourage you to consider supporting the folks who actually "live in the field". FYI, I also noticed all links or references to a Rev retailer directory have been removed from both RevKites websites.

This. And - repeat the same "all the way out then in a knot" process every few months, you'll find your sweet spot will likely move further and further out. == @Paul LaMasters - fair warning, step off promoting or validating the "1.5 Classic" or "WannaB" here... Not in my house, dig? Bet your sweet butt I won't be promoting anything I do on the Rev forum, i.e. their house. You and I aren't normal end users, let's leave that discussion to the folks who buy stock kites and pay full price - they can discuss whatever they want here, sorry but I ain't gonna tolerate it from folks like yourself.

The layout was my creation, period. Bazzer came into things post-B creation. In depth, the original version had curved panels but Rev didn't want to sew curves, so I adjusted it to be straight. And lets be SUPER clear here... Legality is NOT under debate, they can do whatever the hell they want legally EXCEPT use my name or the name "B-Series" (defendable due to published association with my name) - it was a Rev kite, Rev product, endorsement agreement with me (canceled by me). Ethics however, in a small industry with over 25 years relationship (now behind us) - well, that discussion is really up to y'all, the end users - I do what I have to do, and trust me - I'll outlive 'em all. I will say though, pretty sad that they couldn't at least tweak the angles a smidgeon, just to step out a little. End of the day, aside from my irritation, it says a lot that they're trying to hold onto the image and reputation of the B-Series in the midst of launching their new springy "best Revs ever".

Or, what @makatakam said.

120' x 100# Skybond is my weapon of choice at clinics, gives a bigger wind window and will allow team flying (which almost ANYONE can do with me leading)... For my own bag, I also carry 90'x100# and 30'x50#.

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Egypt?

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Lots of bunji is too stretchy, it should have a good memory. REI should have various levels, otherwise try one of those fabric companies that provide supplies for making bags, jackets, etc, ripstop, cordura, buckles, toggles, zippers and the like. My own local is Rose City Textiles.

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Glad you found this @Michel, I didn't remember to mention when we talked about spars!

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New drawing is up, locking this one down! http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/7699-karma-drawing-hq-maestro-iii-021617/

Fair point in general Riff, but one could say that telling someone to jump while kite surfing is also dangerous, triple flip on a BMX bike or taking a flight suit through narrow canyons, that's partly what the appeal is. Point is, yes it's dangerous - let's stick with identifying that fact, providing disclaimer and allowing for the discussion to continue. /admin 2 cents

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Wrap the ends of the leaders around your top spreader to tuck it out of the way between flights - frankly, they're primarily useful for eliminating friction between your lines and TE bottom spreaders, trailing or leading edges... If you're not doing much slack line (pitch tricks), it's sort of irrelevant.

Aye, 1 and 5, favoring 1.

Such a good time last year, I'm glad it's on again.

Sorry, I get kind of near sighted with the website sometimes - that one was too obvious. lol Moved and edited this topic accordingly, thanks brother.

No sense in beating around the bush, only one place sells these anyway. http://www.flyingsmileskites.com/wordpress/2013/06/22/magic-stick-for-revs/

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