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  6. Reverse Flight

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    #1 answer is practice.

    That out of the way, try flying to edge of the wind and fly backwards back to the center. I have found that to be the easy part of the window to fly backwards in. As you get better and better at it go a bit further and further past the center as you come across the wind. Check your line length and make sure they are equal. You say you already have the knots so if it feels wrong change it. I like to look at the lines as I give a full forward and see a slight bowing (slackness) in the bottom lines but that’s just me. When I see the videos of the truly good flyers backing into the top windward side of the window I realize I need to go practice.

    I look forward to seeing other replies as to setting your lines up.

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  8. Beginner Rev Question

    in Beginners

    Posted

    Syruss,

    I thought oh good someone I can help but alas Mike and Baloo, both nailed it. All I can add is practice. When you fly for fun, have fun, but when you go out to practice and least half should be inverted flying. I have several 1.5s and a Rev1 and they invert about the same so you should have no problem transferring what you have learned to the new B.

  15. 1.5 SLE-then 3wrap-then2 wrap

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    I too am looking at the Rev I so any reviews would be great. Most stuff I read says it is the best thing since ice cream but if you look at the date of the writings they are pre 1.5. My 2 top videos are of Rev Is. One is Jon B’s demo on the beach and the other is Ron D’s. When I see those videos I just want to go out and fly.

  17. Wind meter

    in General Sport Kite

    Posted

    I have seen wind meters priced form $45 to hundred$. I am looking for a meter that shows the mph of the wind and thats all I care about. ;) I fly on the beach so if it wasn't going to crap out the first time around sand that would be good too. My local Kite shops look at me like I'm nuts when I ask about them. I guess I will have to go online. Anyone else gone through this and can tell me where to look and perhaps what to look for.

  18. Excited and Disappointed

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    Gotta' read that fine print... Not really fair to beat up on the retailer if it was stated right on the page. Many Rev flyers....Many kite flyers in general have many kites of the same type and know the line they like to fly on. Just think...now you can order that B Series and not have to worry about line!!

    The B doesn't "come with" line either. I agree most don't want the line and even if they did that line would they get. So many preferances out there.

  19. Excited and Disappointed

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    If you are a kiter of any kind you know how to make a set of lines. I buy bulk line and make my own line sets. That way I can make them any length I like. I even make a 200' set to play with for a day before cutting it down to the 120' and 80' I wanted. Just remember when ordering that you need 4 lines and 4 sleeves for each set. Last time out I got 900' to get the 120', 80', and a 15' sets that I wanted.

  22. 1.5 SLE-then 3wrap-then2 wrap

    in Quad Heads

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    Hello everyone. I bought my 1st Rev (a 1.5 SLE) at the Lincoln City kite show 6 weeks ago. It is very addicting and after lurking here and at revkites.com I called Ben and ordered replacement LE's 2 weeks ago. I typically have 2 - 6 mph winds and the 3 wrap was a nice improvement. Then I tried the 2 wrap. VERY NICE. I swapped back and forth a few times and I will mostly be using the 2 wrap unless I let a friend fly in which case I will put the SLE back in. I like this website. You folks are very helpful. So - A big question.

    I'm doing OK with the 1.5 at the low speeds and my skills are picking up. I want some variety and am considering a Supersonic or a Blast or Blast2-4. Occasionally I get 8-10mph but mostly 2-6. Which one will give me the most flying time at the lower wind speeds. As I read all your comments these wake up at the higher speeds. I like flying inverted side slides and tight turns as well as speed if that helps. So far I am leaning toward the supersonic.

    After flying my first 1.5 for around 6 months, I got a Blast. That was around 5 years ago and I did not like it at all for lots of reasons that I won’t bother to go into. I have posted before that the Blast was less than my favorite kite. Well Sunday I took it out of the bag for the first time in at least 4 years. I was kind of hoping that if I set it up someone might like it and I could sell/trade it. It was very light wind and the 1.5s had to work to stay up. I had a fantastic time with that kite! The pull, the float, the speed, what fun. I realize the problem was simply I was not experienced enough to get the most out of it. It is not easy to fly but I owned it Sunday. I am so glad over the years I didn’t sell or trade it. So if you see one of my posts which are not quite Blast friendly please realize, ignorance is bliss but it can be cured by experience. I still will fly the 1.5s most of the time but I also have a new friend it the bag that will see a lot more sunshine and wind..

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