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A few months later.... (ok, 30 months later), I finally ordered something and after reviewing this forum and chatting with John B, I opted for a Djuice. Wife says I have to wait for Santa to bring it to me, though. After last post the next time I flew kites I spent the entire time helping the family and it just hit me that it was going to be a while before I was going to get any time to try to fly what I wanted to do. So the quad was put on hold and then there was this new kite available now that I should have more time. It was a tough choice because I really like the colors on that Seahawks themed OSK Vertigo. Maybe if the kids decide they want to really fly it can come later (or a custom Djinn). Come January when it is cold and snowy and easy to break parts I will probably be out in the field trying to figure this whole quad thing out. I also ordered spare parts. Thanks for all the help.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the input and updates. I am meeting Kent from A Wind of Change tomorrow to pick up a Hornet (part of the reason there is less money for a fancy framed quad) and pick his brain a bit as well.

Hopefully the title says it all. Years ago I had it figured out with a Rev and never pulled the trigger. Since then, it appears that the patent expired and things have changed. The posts where I found information are all from at least last year or even further back so I just want to make sure I am on the right track. Kites- Djinn seems well recognized as the favorite with Phoenix also getting very high marks. Freilein (from Ocean Shores and perhaps Emma Kites) comes in after those but in front of the Revs. Does that seem about right? The admission price to start with a Djinn or Phoenix is a bit tough right now. Honestly, as little as I have been able to fly other kites the Rev EXP might be the way to go but I see mot people saying it is outgrown quickly. Handles- start with 13 inch and go from there. Are all new handles basically snagless? I have not seen a new handle for sale that did not say snagless. I haven't read anything that how much bend in the handles is important but I have seen that some have more curve than others. Line- 20 meters is appears to be a good starting point. Is there much difference in commercially available line types generally sold with quads? I see different brand names at some stores. I would love to go fly with someone locally who has one and figure out what I like but alas I have not seen them being flown nor have I been able to contact anyone via a forum or anything like that. If only there would be another festival at Antelope Island. Thanks for the help!