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Hello Edmond, A good kite is one that meets the buyer's expectations i.m.o. There are a few things to consider when buying a kite in America. Firstly, there are import duties and taxes, which together add up to a third of the price. (20% tax and 10% import duties) Both the Detox and the Revopolo come from the EU, so you do not have high surcharges on them. Second, the Revopolo and Detox both look good. And thirdly, most spare parts of them are easily available here, should something go wrong. For example; i ordered two green race frames (not the travel ones) in early December, and am still waiting for delevery. So it's NOT i don't want to buy something in America. I haven't come across any Djinn or Bazzer here yet, but our kite shops are closed due Corona for three months now, so I haven't really been able to orientate myself. I prefer to take a Revolution, they are simply available here, but those are only ligh wind or the new (Reflex) models and I don't want them. Yes, and then the choice becomes a bit limited and you have to look for something else. Hence my search. I know nothing about the quality of these kites, that is why i ask here. The reason why i prefer a older type of Revolution is because i know those are of good quality and meet my expectations. But since those are no longer available here, I'm looking for something similar. These are my considerations, but of course I cannot speak for everyone. Sorry for any language errors btw.

Vielen Dank Bunduki Vlieger, I am still in doubt what choice to make. Usually there is no wind, or you have to put out an anchor to stand and i I am well equipped for little wind, so in that case the Polo comes well vented. But i still have a month or two to think it over.

Have any of you ever tried a Revopolo? They sure look great and for 330 euro colorized. I have never seen one in real life though.

I made a few myself too, but i do think you need a Rev frame to make it fly good. In one i used Skyshark P90 and that works also very good. All together it is almost the same price as buying a Rev, so it is mainly a hobby. 😁

I am looking forward for this. If possible i will be ther for sure. Thank you for letting me know.

Brouwerdam is the place I fly most of the time, though I have a perfect spot near my place. But I am sure these kites suit me better. I briefly considered buying a super Tarantula, but given my experience with the RX I skipped that idea. Sometimes there is a Rev meeting at Brouwersdam and I will ask if there is anybody so kind to let me fly one of the kites.

Me too. I had a little chat with Mr. Hadzicki (Revolutions in Japan! Super Masters Take it to the next Level! - YouTube), but it don't look they are taking the older models back in production again. I had an RX, but trade it for an old B-serie because it didn't fly as I like. Now i am not a huge fan of the reflex system, but that can be just me. I am very disappointed they stopped the production of older models, so I guess my next kite will be a Detox or a Djinn.

I have a few Revolutions and if i get this EXP within three weeks, i will compare the rods with the ones i have with labels. And i do have a 3 wrap too, so it will be possible. I am only not sure if this guy will still willing to sell the kite, because it's still on sale for two weeks. Nobody is interested though. We'll live to see. 😉

Thank you oapbillf, I do have a 3 warp frame, so i can compare. If true, i bought myself a cheap old Rev. 🤓

No, it is unlikely they all fell off. And the EXP is from 2000 and that is "only" 21 years ago, so I assume they are not original. I have a Rev 2 which is older and it has labes on all the rods.

This seems logic indeed. He asks 50 euro a piece ( 46 dollar) so this can not be a to high of a risk. Thank you.

Hello, I wonder, there is a guy who offers me two very old Revs, a Revolution 1 T300 Pro series, and a early EXP. Both in nice condition, given their age. Though i saw there were no Revolution brand labels on the rods, this guy claims they are the original ones. To be honest they look like Rev rods, but i am not sure. Is it possible he could be right? 😕

Thank you very much guys. Cheers. 🍻

Hello my dear kite pilots. My name is Leen and i am living in Holland, which some know as The Netherlands. We have over 350 km coast line, which is perfect to fly your kite. I love kiting for over 40 years (yup, i am that old 😁) and i own a few Revolutions. Though i fly them for many years now, it seems very wise to join a form to get the knowledge which you can't get in the field. I have already been looking around as a guest, but i saw so many nice things that i like to be a member. I am sure there is a lot to learn and to enjoy, so i am sure i will have a good time her. Just wanted to say "Hi" to all of you. Greetings, Leen