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Name: Windy With Watty - Bicycle Spin Category: Quad Line Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:40 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: Watty is here to teach you a bicycle spin on a Revolution kite. For more information on Revolution kites visit http://www.revkites.com This video is available for download to Kitelife subscribers at http://www.kitelife.com If you have questions, PM me! View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windy With Watty - Axel Category: Quad Line Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:41 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: Watty is here to teach you how to do an Axel on a Revolution Kite. For more information on Revolution kites visit http://www.revkites.com This video is available for download to Kitelife subscribers at http://www.kitelife.comIf you have questions PM me View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windy With Watty - ClockWork Category: Quad Line Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:43 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: Watty is here to teach you how to do Clockwork on a Revolution kite. For more information on Revolution kites visit http://www.revkites.com This video is available for download to Kitelife subscribers at http://www.kitelife.com If you have questions PM me View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windy With Watty - Flic Flac Category: Quad Line Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:43 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: Watty is here to teach you how to do a Flic Flac on a Revolution kite. For more information on Revolution kites visit http://www.revkites.com This video is available for download to Kitelife subscribers at http://www.kitelife.com If you have questions PM View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windless With Watty - Guillotine Category: Indoor Flying Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:38 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: None Provided How to do a Guillotine on an indoor Revolution kite. From - http://www.wattyrev.com View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windless With Watty - Whip-Lash Category: Indoor Flying Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:40 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: None Provided How to do Whip Lash on an indoor Revolution kite. From - http://www.wattyrev.com View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windless With Watty - Sweep Category: Indoor Flying Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:42 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: None Provided How to do a Sweep on an indoor Revolution kite. The sweep is a trick first seen done by Penny Lingenfelter. From - http://www.wattyrev.com View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windless With Watty - Fade Category: Indoor Flying Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:44 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: None Provided How to do a Fade on an indoor Revolution kite. From - http://www.wattyrev.com View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windless With Watty - Pancake Category: Indoor Flying Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:44 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: None Provided How to do a Pancake on an Indoor Revolution kite. From - http://www.wattyrev.com View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Windless With Watty - Toss and Catch Category: Indoor Flying Date Added: 02 November 2011 - 09:45 AM Submitter: Watty Short Description: None Provided How to do a Toss And Catch on an indoor Revolution Kite. From - http://www.wattyrev.com View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

There will still be a considerable amount of wear on the lines, but the friction between the lines will be gone, and the kite will be easier to control. Even with John's pulley rig, there is a very noticeable amount of wear on the lines after use.

Dogstaking is where the lines are sent through a loop or pulley so that the flyer can fly right next to the kite. Dogstaking rigs come in a number of varieties. At the most basic level, you can use a basic godstake with a polished metal ring. This is easy to set up and easy to use, but can be difficult to fly through because there will be a considerable amount of friction. Other dogstakes use ceramic rings from fishing poles. These take a little bit longer to thread the lines through and have a bit less friction than others. John B. has been going through several versions of a dogstake that uses pulleys. His latest version takes a bit of set up time, but is quite nice to fly through. It is very fun. It can be a bit confusing at first, but it is really a lot more simple than it seems. When flying through a dog stake, you are looking at the back of the kite. So, you can switch the handles, then fly like you normally would. A basic dogstake could be bought from a pet store. You can add ceramic rings from a fishing pole to reduce the friction a bit. John's pulley system was custom made and cost a few hundred dollars.

When there's a kite shop in the garage. When 3 issues of Kiting Magazine arrive in the mail.

Yes, the LE on the B2 is assembled slightly differently than other rev kites. Before the B2 came out there was only the Rev 2, which originally had a 2 piece leading edge. They later came out with a 3 piece leading edge for the rev two as a travel frame. This frame had the leading edge ferrules on the outside spars instead of the center spar so as to make it slightly smaller when rolled up. This same structure was then brought over to the B2 when it came out.

Thanks "racer76g", If that's what the "tuning" was he was speaking about, then I'm OK...I've got that covered...I just didn't know the terminological! I never played with those little "weights"...have you, or anyone, ever used them? And if so, can you tell me how they effect the kite. Do they go in the vertical rods...(if so, top or bottom)...or do they go in the leading edge ends...or both? Keep It Up! Duane Pete got it right. The weights are mainly for tricking. And they do make a noticeable difference in flick-flacks and axels, but because I am able to do them without the weights, they tend to do more harm than good for me.

As I understand it, and correct me if I am wrong, a French bridle is a modified bridle that moves the tow points outward. This bridle system is used to help with tricking. Magic sticks are sticks that point off the back of the sail on both sides. They are commonly referred to as Quad Sticks, and Sissy Sticks.

Let me preface this with saying that I initially made this sheet as added material to be given out at the 4th Annual West Coast Rev Clinic. I've never really bothered to measure. 1/2 inch looks close enough for me, and for the general rev flyer, they get the idea. The variety of labels was during revolutions indoor self-identity crisis. They began with the skinny "Advantage 1.5," then skinny "Professional Use Only." They then switched to 1/4 inch rods with a silver flame label similar to the race rods, but with no text. They then added the text "Race" to these same rods. They have now settled on a single feather to go with the trend of the 2, 3, and 4 wrap rods. Because there is limited space on a single printed document, I decided to stick with information that is relevant for items that one would purchase from Revolution today. I've always felt that, in it's ideal wind, the race rods are a tad more flexible than the regular rods. I seem to remember them being advertised being "as strong as a 3-wrap." This is meaning that in it's ideal wind, each of these rods will act similarly. Bare in mind that this is not intended to be the Official Revolution Guide or anything. It is simply a bit of information to allow for beginners to understand what is going on when someone on the field says, "I'm switching to race."

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Yes black race rods are still available.

Congratulations! That's one of many future purchases I am sure.

They make a full Zen frame for the 1.5!!! No need to cut anything down!!! I didn't know that!! But, then I really don't know much about anything!! heehee! Do you know if it is any good or what winds the 1.5 can fly in with them? I can do about 4 mph at the low end now without lots of effort, if the wind is steady. How much could I gain from a set? Keep It Up! Duane I haven't flown the Zen rods, but I have in the Zen. I found them to be far too flexible, especially for a rev1 sized kite. Not sure about the weight though. Honestly, I didn't like them the times that I tried them, and that was all that mattered to me. Didn't have any reason to investigate farther. IMO, black race rods are where it's at.

Oh my. Those lines are 8feet long. It may allow you to fly in a tiny spot, but be aware that when the lines are that short, you have VERY little room to fly. I wouldn't recommend flying on lines that short when you are first starting out. It takes a little practice to get enough control to manage your speed and your positioning. For learning, I recommend having as much room as possible. You will find that with longer lines you will have more time to react and think about how to control the kite. When on 8 foot lines, it takes less than a second to get from the top of the wind window to the ground.

Doubling up a 2 and 3 wrap LE could fly in the 10-20mph range, but you would want to be careful on the upper end. As the wind picks up, the kite will become more twitchy and less controllable, not to mention the stress on the frame. A short line set would enable you to fly in your back yard, as long as it is of decent size. Just be aware that it is not as easy as it sounds. In a place like a residential back yard, the wind will tend to swirl and gust considerably. Be prepared for a challenge.

I was aware of most of these weights, with the exception of the green race rods. Good to see where they fit as far as weight goes. Good info. Thanks

I had similar findings as you when I first tried the Green Race Rods. They feel fine when there is not much pressure on the kite. I had different findings after taking them to the beach in some decent wind. I found that the rods will start bending, and they won't stop. As the wind gets stronger they seem to stretch even farther. I found that the kite feels "bouncy" and tends to absorb some of my inputs. It felt like any sharp or hard movements that I made lost their luster when the kite is framed in green. As is, I am keeping these rods in my bag, but not for general use. I use them as backup rods for street kiting when the wind picks up. They perform great in light wind, and can handle the really large gusts, so they can come in handy as a fail-safe. As for the strength of the rods, I have not had any break, but It's been a while since I have broken a rod in flight due to stress. The Green Race Rods are closer in weight to the 3 wraps than they are to the 2 wraps. They are heavier than the Race Rods as well. So, I would say, no they are not as good in light wind as the regular race rods, or even 2 wrap rods, but they seem to be quite strong for their weight. I just do't care for the way it bends under pressure.