Corey Bell

Thank you for the information. I am going to make sure all 4 lines are the same right now, then make sure my bridle mirrors left and right. Next time out I will try the handles together launch and see how I did. Until my new pro leaders get hear is there anything else I should do to prepare?

So assuming all my lines are of equal length, would bringing the bottoms in do the same as letting the tops out? And as soon as the leaders I ordered (see above pic) come I will be working on letting it out!

When I get better at backwards flying, I will keep this in mind. Remind me to keep an eye on my stuff around you!! hahaha

Thanks Wayne. I did order the Leaders and will let everyone know where I fit in

It's looking good!

I will let you know when I get them and keep you posted on how it works out.

I just ordered those, we'll see how it goes. Putting the top out that far just doesn't look like it will help. I figured the rev falling out of the sky was a combination of too much brake and too little wind.

What?? 7 inches longer??? This is what mine looks like now? Today 7 to 9 mph, flew ok, seems to want to fall out of sky at times when the wind drops. I moved the tops out when the wind was 12 to 15. both leaders are same 3 to 4 inches. winds more like 4 to 7. One thing I did learn is cold winter breeze "feels" like it blows harder. If that makes sense? Remember I am flying the Reflex EXP with springs engaged

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I learned a few things today. Winds 5 to 9 out of west on the beach with condos and hotels is a lot of work, very spotty. However at a park on the wide open river, much better flying conditions for me. I like the reflex springs engaged. Tried without, and it's different and will take some getting used to. Seems the window is narrower, a good tug and it will fall out of the sky, I thought it was going to hit me! springs engaged and it floats better after a tug. Playing with the top lines for more brakes does make a difference, at my level there is such a thing as too much! A line snag SUCKS!!!!

I got to spend some time flying today Awesome flying. It's all fun and games till Five 0 shows up!! hahaha

You have piqued my interest... do tell.

My fear as I am a noob, as I don't have the "feel" quite yet. Your theory on different # lines will be interesting. Keep me posted.

Thank you again Wayne. Thank you again Wayne

I googled Dyneema... impressive fabric. Good luck

Yes Wayne has been very helpful!! A question he can't answer, how old are these? It's hard to see in the pic, do both have bridles?

Thanks again Wayne. I am glad you are still flying after your heart and hip issues. I don't mind the pull, just seems uncontrolled at the higher winds, even after letting top lines out! I think I understand what is for sale, the differences, the mods, etc... Are end caps rod specific by diameter? ID or OD? Or when a new set of rods is purchased are end caps provided? Best online place to purchase 90lb. 120 ft. lines, Spectra gold right? I know I have a lot of questions, sorry. One more not kite related question for you. I've noticed most of this sites posts are old, 4, 5, 6, or more years old and many photos and videos won't display because of this. 10 years ago looks to be it's glory days. It's not a really expensive hobby, most I have owned over the years have held up really well so they last a good long while, I don't see how mini recessions or market crashes over the years can be a major factor in peoples decisions to purchase or fly a kite. Oh yea my question... Did I miss something?

Of course

Thank you Wayne, I will try to remember that!! Also thank you for the answers in another post, I'm considering buying them.

Mike that would be awesome. For now keep your distance... I would hate to trash another flyers kite. I'm hoping by summer to be able to enjoy close proximity flying!! I don't know anyone here that flies quads, yet.

Have fun. Do your plans include a "winter jacket"?? haha

Thanks riffclown. I'll get out Sat and Sunday. Tomorrows winds 20 to 30. Too much for my Rev reflex!!

Thanks Mark. I am looking forward to the unlearning process.

Wayne a.k.a. stroke survivor, thank you for the input. I guess I can be known as the heart attack survivor!! My reflex is not XX. so basically the same size as 1.5. the rods being different diameter wont fit my reflex but will interchange each other? I guess won't fit because of the end caps? 120 ft lines at what lb? and with the longer lines is there a slight delay for inputs to reach kite? not seconds but any to notice? Being a newbie, hahaha at 56 years old, the 3 to 5 winds I back pedaled A LOT, kept it up though. After that outing read and watched how to gain my ground back. When I flew the big wind, 15 to 20ish I couldn't stay in the center of the window, then thought to let out top lines, much better. Still too strong and all I could think was how much stress it was putting on lines and sail!! So is the lighter one for lower winds? easier to fly vs. my reflex? and is the vented for higher (15 to 20) mph and gusty days?