SparkieRob

Just wondering why the link wasn't put in... Put it in between this sentence and the first on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edit: just checked it out on the web, it's there.

Review of the HQ Symphony Beach 1.3 by an ok bloke. Ha ha ha. It's actually me... Personally I'd go for the 2.2 as the pull would be fun and I hate to wait. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just remembered that they are colours not white or black... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also, check the for sale threads for second hand kites too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don't think that you need to work up to a Rev. They handle far more abuse than you think. Breaking a rod is not common. A sail puncture can be taped up. Revs are great to learn on because of the high standard of workmanship that goes into them. Even the budget EXP. A Standard (or Full as it's sometimes called) is a great entry point. Depending on the frame, can go from zero to 25 kays. Handles short gusts into the middle 30's. I'll find a few threads that are specifically addressing this subject. I don't want to talk you out of getting those kites but you can't go wrong starting off on a Rev. Look for RTF (ready to fly) packages. Handles and lines with the kite. A second frame is a bonus but not essential at this stage. I'm in Perth. If your over give me a shout and see if we can meet up. Rob. Edit: I just checked out those links and they are 2 line foils. Different types of animals to a Rev. Still great fun. Nothing to break. For lighter winds get the bigger size. I've got a 1.3 Symphony beach, good fun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. When I get one I'll ask for the pro version. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What's the difference with a "Pro" standard? The Sixth Sense is an intriguing kite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have some Prism tails for my revs, and other kites. They aren't hemmed but are hot cut. I've had them 3 years and they don't have any fraying. Untangle in the air. Not sure how they would go in a team situation though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That is a nice looking bird! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got started in kites not that long ago. Coming up 4 years this Christmas. I took the kids across the road to the park to fly the el cheap-o fluoro yellow SLK octopus after lunch. They had fun for a few minutes then they got bored. I thought this is a good thing to do but there has to be more to it. That night I went online to look at kites. Saw all the usual delta shaped dual line kites. Then I came across a "sport wing". What the heck is a sport wing I thought. There was a link to a YouTube video. I clicked on it and down the rabbit hole I went... It was JB ripping it up down on the beach on a blue & grey B2 Standard. I must've watch this 20 times that night. I had made up my mind. I had to get one of these! After a bit of mucking around, and a few false starts, I got my very own Revolution kite. A lime & blue EXP. Due to these not being very popular here in Oz, it wasn't my first choice of colours but I have grown to love them now. Man, that thing was terribly frustrating and incredibly joyful at the same time. Eventually I got the hang of it. I got lots help and tips from other pilots on this and the Rev forum. I then got some more kites. Then more. And pretty soon I had a full wind range. Which helps as when I have the time to fly, sometimes the wind isn't cooperating. Big wind. Small wind. No wind. Now I'm getting a bunch of duals and SLK's too. Kiting, and the greater kiting community, have really changed my view on life. Before kites, I wouldn't have lent out a $50 tool. Now I let people fly my kites worth much more than that. When I fly, I am released from the stress and troubles of everyday. No matter what my week has entailed, throw a bit of ripstop around for a bit and I'm golden for another week. I hope many people get out of their passion what I get out of kites. It's not just something I do, it a way of life.

JB's wife, TK, makes a set of leaders that are pro level. Goes onto any rev handles. Priced very well at $US6. And that's posted! Worth every cent in my opinion. Choice of colours too. http://johnbarresi.com/gear/ Link to JB's gear page. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Working down here too! Yeah baby. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Zoom out a little... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I need to know now! Sixth Sense Magnet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's to change the order of the list. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's the one I see. But. I can't select it on the menu. It has no tick box next to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Guilty of never using that function. Doesn't come up on iOS Tapatalk either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mine is due this week. Right in time for Christmas break! Managed to snaffle a 50% off discount on Zazzle Oz. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

An ideal set of kites that would allow you to suit all wind conditions would go: Standard or Full sail, Single vent NYM, Mid vent B, Double vent NYM, Vtd B, Triple vent NYM, XTRA B Pro. This is just purely in ascending vented sails. Forgoing frames and placement of the vents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've never had the experience with the Green race frame. One day though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't get to the beach that often, twice in the last 3-4 years and know a bit about variable bumpy inland winds. At 5-8mph would see me still on a Standard (full sail). Tuning can account for quite a bit of variation of the winds you fly. Extend your top leaders out, become more "brake heavy" and you can ride the gusts a bit easier. Although I must say a single vent NYM with a Black Race frame would be awefully smoooooth... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That mesh delta is just glorious!

Bump. Some dualies would be, Kymera, Deep Space, SKD, R-Sky, something from Lam. Open to many though. An Enigma GW... Even a home built Sixth Sense.