Bill Clay

So now that I saw the new prototype Reflex sail, conveniently made the same size and shape of a standard 1.5 and able to fit any 1.5 frame, I really feel like I got misled and ripped off... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

You know, I've thought about this a lot today. When I first decided to dive into the quad world I read lots on the Rev forums about 'first kites'. My first clue should have been when I noticed almost all the posts were from like 2013 and that the reflex obviously wasn't mentioned... All the names, models, configurations were all kind of confusing (some of it still is). When I saw Rev was going to be represented at Ragallo, I thought what better place to get an up to date recommendation on what to buy, but from the Rev rep. After flying the demo 1.5, then a Reflex, the conversation went something like this: Me: I thought about getting an EXP or 1.5... Rev: Well you're a natural. Your skills will progress beyond those kites quickly. You need a Reflex. Me: OK... duh... Since then I've gone through excitement, buyers remorse, flying time, reading reviews, forum posts, etc., more flying time, learning a bit about ALL the other Rev models, rods, spars, lines, handles, defending Rev, defending my purchase, more reading and learning, feeling like a dummy, getting mad... Pretty much in that order. With the constant underlying thought that I was 'sold' what they were pushing and that this kite isn't anything more than a novelty that curious experienced flyers want to borrow to see what it's like and write a review or buy it, see it for what it is, then sell it and write a review. I just hate feeling like the sucker noob that dropped $400 on a non-customizable 'nitch' kite that nobody takes seriously. I feel like I bought a Yugo... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Not sure when/if there will be a 'next' kite... I feel like I got suckered into buying something that fit the company's agenda... Stupid noob... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

I wish I wasn't as much of a noob when I was 'sold' the reflex. I was told it was the latest and greatest technology. Wasn't told it was a one trick pony, in that there's no customization, swapping rods, etc. Some have called it a gimmick kite... I can see that now. In light of what I know now, I should have bought a 1.5 and actually had some versatility and options in rods and sails that could be used interchangeably... Sucks being a noob and not knowing what you don't know... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Hey Riff! Welcome to Kitelife! Bill (aka SPIDER) Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Anybody else going to the Wright Kite Festival in KDH, NC? I'm planning on driving down there from VA Beach Saturday morning. I'll be the tall guy that looks like he needs a few lessons... Hope to see you there! Here's the link: http://www.kittyhawk.com/event/wright-kite-festival/ Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Yes, what maka said Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

That isn't an extension on the bottom leader. It's the sleeving on the bottom line itself. Sent from my iPad using KiteLife mobile app

I just got mine in the mail today. Excuse the odd set-up. I larks headed them to the knot inside the end caps closest to the handle, pushed them through the end cap and pushed them back down on the handles. Then I attached the lines. I will cut off the stock leaders when I feel comfortable performing surgery in my only handles Thought you might like to see the difference between stock leaders and John's. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Yep, that's was I meant. The Kitelife tapatalk app Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

I figured it out John. I logged out and logged back in and hit 'forgot password'. It sent me a link to reset it Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

I don't see anywhere where I can assign a password... Guess I should have made the account normally then sync'd with FB... I tried to disassociate with FB and it gave me an error that said I have no other way of logging in... :/

John, I used FB to create an account on the website forum. I don't see an option to log into my account via FB on the tapatalk app. Am I missing something?

They are metal handles with what looks like, as you described, one wrap of carbon. At the end of the string is a plastic washer, knot then the end cap. I removed it from the handle and slid it down the string for the photo op. Thanks for all the pointers 👍🏻

So I bought a reflex a few weeks ago and the handles that came with it are essentially 13" tubes with the leaders being all one piece strung through the tube (pic attached). There are only 2 knots on the top leader and only one on the bottom... Should I just buy new handles and leaders or can I just larks head additional leaders to get more adjustability? Are these handles even worth messing with? Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.

So, I've been a dedicated 2 line guy for a long time. Went to the Atlantic Kite Festival in VB about 2 months ago and was intrigued by the guys flying Revs. Earlier this month I went to the Rogallo Kite Festival in Nags Head, met Heather from KH Kites (flew her 1.5), then met Lolly (got some 'lessons' on her Reflex). That's all it took, I was hooked, bought a Reflex. Now I'm a Rev fiend, always looking for a fix of wind. If anyone in the VB area can handle a tag-along to pass along Rev wisdom to, let me know.