Wayne Dowler

It's a problem finding good used in those vented - why? They are used in the worst conditions - high winds, gusts, etc. Finding one that has been treated to TLC is difficult, not impossible!

How many???!!! Loaded question!!! Need might be different than want!! Here's a simple list of what might interest you: 1. - SUL and/or Zen - light wind option for when most just sit 2. - Set of the 3 regular kites - std, mid, full vent - these are pretty much in every serious flier's bag 3. - Extra vent - allows you to fly in high winds 4. - Indoor (optional) - if you have a place to use it, then your season can be year round There are many other Revs, really depends on what interests you - power, speed, etc. You can spend a little or a lot - your choice!

11' was what was sold with my Rev 1 back in '97-98! Son's Rev 2 was sold with 9" - tiny!! Still have both sets!!!

OH NO!!! John's coming and you know what that means?? He'll torture you and maim you and .....!!! Just kidding!! I learned team with him and all the rest of the Rev family - you're in very good hands!! PS: we don't bite - hard!! We just set the hook really well!!

Sounds like a good plan that. Easily undone if it feels or looks like too much. If after a few flights, you feel satisfied, trim the excess off and melt the ends, being careful of any sail + "bits" being in the line of fire! Equalizing the lines every little bit, will make it easier to get used to, and keep things even!

Usually, everything stretches somewhat and you need to tension all the bunjiis. It's all a matter of taking your time and seeing your results, before any trimming and melting. If you need excessive force to remove the bottom caps, try tightening the top caps some and the bottoms a little less, but it's the same effect overall. Better to adjust slowly, than to make a huge adjustment and overdo it.

Never measured! Go by feel and watch the sail - more important! Probably weren't exact from the factory anyways!!

Just roll the knot, one knot width over! If not, then mark where they are (sharpie) and move them. Then see if there are any wrinkles in the sail. Try to get all the horizontal wrinkles out, but don't create any vertical ones with the tightening! If you get where you're happy with the results, trim and melt the bunjiis!

Yep - no beach driving at WSIKF!! They do have some parking near the fields - but you have to be there by a certain time, and can't leave til after a certain time! There are festivals that do allow driving, you need an event pass to go beyond a certain point. WSIKF is so big it uses up the entire beach in the area!

Yup, breathe and don't forget to laugh too!! It's all about fun!! Flying with others is work, but so much fun in learning those skills! And Jim F. is a great leader to learn from, unreal patience for getting your feet wet in flying team! You are in good hands!!

See Gerry Ralls in there too! His is the rainbow on the end! He's usually the #2 flier on our team!! Jealous!!!!

Can't take the SUV down on the beach at WSIKF, so you had better be prepared to pack you and your gear in and out!!! I prefer using 2 straps on my Rev bag and wearing it like a backpack. Keeps both hands free to carry other things if needed - and they usually are!! Ice chest, shade shelter, duffel bag, etc, you're on the beach all day and pretty far from just running to your car for something. Hell, just making the trip to the porta-potties can be a major trek!! Like a Boy Scout - Be Prepared!!

Some use them for lighter winds, I know that I do. Use 13", 14", and 15" handles. 13" in high winds, 14" are my regular handles, 15" light winds. The "advantage" is more leverage on the sail. Some like it - Paul L. uses even 17" handles, some don't feel the need - JB uses his 13" exclusively. It really is a feel thing! Get a chance - try them in lighter winds for yourself and see.

Try tightening them up just a little, then trim after testing. You can always undo any adjustment before the trimming!!

You mean the dreaded "crucifix" position?? lol ! That and trying to learn on way too short lines!! Easy giveaway!!

I helped set this up and have flown it. Very nice and almost new like he said. Has all the mods Watty suggested - vinyl caps on bottom of verts, bit of tension on the LE, longer top leaders at the kite end to adjust by. 10' lines x 90# I think. Good deal if anybody is interested in indoor flying!!

Line connection points really depend on the leaders you have. Are they the stock "B" style leader about 6" long? Too short. Most make new ones much longer. Try using the inside knot at the bottoms and try a bit farther out on top. A good field test is to move them out and try launching. Too easy to launch - move them farther out. Too difficult - move them in. Look on the Rev forum under tuning/setup, there's a thread with pix on leaders http://www.revkites.com/forum/topic/4409-my-leaders-your-thoughts/ See if that helps!

If you are talking Rev bag - I think about 10, doubling up on each sleeve! I've got 8 in mine with one sleeve holding cardboard tubes to protect my extra frames.

Welcome! No experience here either, but a question - what are the stated wind ranges? I'd guess that close to the middle of them, would be the "ideal" range to learn in. Too light and you struggle to keep the kite airborne, too windy and it's harder to maintain control. PS: went googling - range looks to be 4 - 30 mph. I'm guessing a good 10 mph would work.

Prize is good, but I have a wind indicator built in - my neck hair and ears!! Years of flying have gotten it pretty much in tune with what I do. Carry on!

EXPs, SLEs, "B"s, and "B" pros are all 1.5s. In fact all the frames will freely interchange between all those sails. The difference you feel, is the vertical channeling incorporated in both designs. The "B" introduced this, the pros carried it further. Part of why the pro flies so much better, is that Bazzer (the maker) takes the time to orient the fabrics to get the best stretch from the entire sail. His attention to detail sets his work apart. The NYM uses some of the ideas from the "B" series - vertical layout and progressive venting, along with the folded LE pocket found on the pros. Only flown one for a short time, not long enough to make a fair comparison. PS: it is rumored that Bazzer sprinkles a bit of fairy dust on every Pro made!

Here, here - awesome!!

I'm a Rev guy, so a little biased. Dualies, I think, will be easier to learn , if you're just getting back into it. Might be good to try them and get the feet wet first, then if it still has your attention, try a Rev out! The 2 kites require a completely different set of handling skills to fly successfully. But some of the basic ideas carry over!

Joanna - it can rain anytime, anywhere!! Like a scout - be prepared!!

For 2 people?? hehehe! Just the start!!