John Barresi

Don't forget, all even-length lines... All adjustments made from the handles.

Nice thing about Revs... You can get one sail, then swap frames in and out with absolute ease! For the Rev I, I'd also recommend the "SUL" handles... They're a tad longer than the standard Rev I handles, giving more control. Monks, didn't you cover the different handles in one of your REVisions articles?

I was disappointed to turn this one down, since Spring Fling is also on the same weekend... Committed to the team, and NWSKL events.

Alan's sushi Sensei!

Sedgwick Series Rev I... Best Rev ever made, bar none. Photo snatched from Milking the Breeze 2, an article I wrote about light wind Rev flying. http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue40/l...ind40/index.htm

I think it comes down to one thing... 1. Do you want to FLY... 2. Or do you want POWER... The Blast will give you big pull, and lots of power... But limited control. The Rev I will deliver control, and more to do in the long term.

Not necessarily the wrong way... For sure, get comfortable first. You can do all that stuff on a 1.5, it's just that the Rev I is more docile, EVER so much more precise and forgiving. But, the 1.5 is where you want to be while you're still beating up the kite. Once you're beyond "crash stage", the Rev I will lead you by the hand into much more precision and control.

I was on a 2 wrap... Regular frame is 4 wrap. If you get a Rev I, you'd generally want a 4 wrap frame... NOT the SLE that they traditionally sell it with (far too stiff). My suggested wind ranges for framing... 4 wrap w/SLE leading edge: 15-30 4 wrap frame: 5-20 mph 3 wrap frame: 3-14 mph 2 wrap frame: 0-8 mph

Hi ant, Here are a few articles that you might find useful... In no particular order. Remember though, you never have to take it as seriously as some of these articles imply... But there is tons of good information to be found here. http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue30/h...eam03/index.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue34/tirades34/index.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/JUNE1998/balladof.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/SEPT991/team.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/JUNE1998/team.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue29/m...pay03/index.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue31/tirades31/index.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue32/tirades32/index.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue40/tirades40/index.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue41/tirades41/index.htm http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue42/tirades42/index.htm And of course, if you have further questions about anything you read there... Let us know!

Sandman... Great example of Rev I abilities: http://kitevideo.net/johnbarresi_com/jb-promo05_revplay.wmv (31.74 MB download)

All hail Master Yamamoto!

I'm pretty fond of the Sweety myself, mainly because of the stiffer frame.

No Aerostuff on this one... Standard. Fury'd take you out of your shoes in that kind of wind! LOL

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We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way. Fury from Carl Robertshaw, over a $300 value! Includes a black CR hat and contoured flight straps. You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/175, and will be drawn on March 1st, 2006! http://www.kitelife.com/prizes/fury46/index.htm Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

Right on Mike, pleased to give it up to you.

Drum roll please... The winner of this great prize is: Mike Kory - Subscriber #38 Congratulations Mike! Our new prize(s) will be announced by tomorrow afternoon.

Info on the Acrobatx. The next issue of Kitelife will be up in a couple of hours, and will contain a review on the Acrobatx. Great kite, best of 2006 for performance vs. price.

No worries, thanks for checking out the vid!

So nuttin'! Gotta wait, just like everyone else.

Discussion area for John Freeman's article in issue 46, available on February 1st - 2006.

Link is working now.

Music title/band is shown at the end of the video, I don't recall off-hand... Something from the Tomb Raider soundtrack.

Alan, looks like the honkernet site isn't working... Brings up a NetworkSolutions page. ??