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Thank you all again for the replies. Penny, I think that I have the patience, as for the line tangles I suspect that I'll have enough of that without heavenly intervention From what every one is saying would the following range of alternatives make sense to those that know?? 1.5 SLE non vent (4-25mph)-----------plus 3 wrap or 2 wrap (which, if any) to increase lower wind range? 1.5 SLE vent (10-20mph)---------------plus 3 wrap or 2 wrap (which, if any) to increase lower wind range? "B" series non vent (3-20mph)---------plus 4 wrap to increase upper wind range, but will this increase pull to much? "B" series vent (5-45mph)-------------plus 2 wrap to increase lower wind range? Some expert eye casting on the above and a little more reading the forums and I might be ready to reach for my wallet, providing the moths don't get there first! Again, thanks to all of you................haven't seen any posts here or on the Revolution site forum from anyone in my neck of the woods! Terry

Thanks to all for the replies............Now more questions! Assuming I go the revolution route............ I seem to have the following options:- Rev EXP.............think the wind range to narrow for here. Rev 1.5 SLE........ If max quoted usable wind speed is usable then this seems to be OK. Rev 1......... If max quoted usable wind speed is usable then this seems to be OK. Best of all would seem to be the "B" series vented or non vented (but this is expensive in the UK approx $370 with lines) although the advantage of 2 frames appears to be a big seller. So the 2 choices seem to be 1.5 SLE or Rev1 (the 1.5 is available here vented and non vented, but only the Non vented version of the Rev1) What I am still finding confusing is that the quoted wind range of the Rev 1.5 SLE is 4-25mph, the Rev1 2-25mph, both with the std LE fitted, where as the "B" series non vented with alternative framing covers 3-20mph, so what are the advantages and disadvantages across the 3 types, when in theory a Rev1 has a better range with the 1.5 SLE almost the same?............is it purely down to different handling characteristics. If anyone can compare the 1.5 SLE and the Rev1 for me I would be grateful and possibly throw a "B" series comment in as well. I'm sure that if I studied all of the forum posts I should be able to form my own opinion, but some of it seems very technical and I think that all that will happen is that I end up having sleepless nights trying to decide by myself. I know from reading the forum posts that everyone on here seems to be very helpful and obliging, but I don't wish to be a pain in the butt any more than I need to be! Thank you. Terry

Hi to all that read this. It must be 30+ years since I flew a kite (Peter Powell).........how things have changed. I would appreciate some input before I go and get another to un-confuse me. :confused!: Firstly, I'm retired now and wanted something to interest me, get me out of the house and some exercise to boot. Working on the assumption that your never to old to learn, a kite seemed to be the answer. So I read and looked and read some more, trouble is that the more I read the harder it got to come to a sensible conclusion.So here I am and here goes! Single line kites hold no interest at all and power kiting I don't think is for me (unless I fancy spending time in a wheelchair!). So that leaves dual and quad line kites and precision rather than out and out tricking, something larger rather than smaller. I'm based in the NW of the UK, average wind speed here is 10-15mph, although today there isn't a breath and although I'm only 40 minutes drive from the coast, most of my flying would be inland with attendant variable winds. The Quads (revolution etc) I find fascinating with the control available, but wonder whether I would cope with the needed control? Dual line seems perhaps an easier route........am I wrong? One thing that does confuse me somewhat is the rated wind speed of any of the kites I.E Prism Quantum/hypnotist (3/5-25mph), Rev1 (3-20mph), Rev 1.5 SLE (4-20mph), yet reading the forums nobody says yes it can be flown happily at the max speeds shown, in fact most comments seem to say best in 8-12mph or something similar. So can these kites fly in the winds indicated or not? My question may seem a little picky, but if I get Quantum and it comes to it can I fly in 25mph winds or a Rev1 in 20mph? I do appreciate that kites come in all shapes and sizes to suite personal preferences and conditions, but my budget won't run to a light, moderate, high wind selection of kites. I suppose if I'm honest the Rev's do appeal, but are they outside of my abilities and I can well believe that they are addictive Sorry if the above reads like the epistle to St Paul and yes ultimately only one person can make a decision.....me, but some input would really be appreciated. Terry