John Barresi

And the jousting begins.

Mitch, you're subscriber #573, all subscribers are automatically entered. All you need to do is check here on June 15th, winners are also notified by email.

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You'll notice one heck of a difference in flying, nothing like having even length lines.

Still one of the very best dual line pilots in the world... Word on the street says he's picked up a nasty Rev habit though. Can't wait to see what he does with it!

Aye, that's a Rev 1... Although, as Tom pointed out, the vertical spars should be on the other side (opposite side from logo and bridle). Also, it appears that there may be something wrong with the leading edge spar, maybe broken, or a bent ferrule (joint)? Should be semi-straight in the leading edge, but there is clearly a kink left of the "N" in Revolution, in the photo you posted.

Here is a reference that might help... http://www.thegreedybrain.com/StuntKiteTips/sleeve.htm I use piano wire for my sleeving tools, you can also buy one... http://www.amazon.com/Kite-Sleeving-Tool-Lengths-Braided/dp/B001S4RO8I

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Good tip Tom. Also, on non "pro" line sets, it might be useful to stake off one end very securely and gently lean back (pull) on the other end to put in a little extra stretch... Be careful not to stress them too much, you'll feel them give a little, but you don't want to break them. Once they're stretched out, they won't go too much further... However, lower quality lines will stretch more than higher quality lines (like LaserPro Gold).