RobB

Just forget about that 'Sleeping Beauty' launch... don't break your kite. What's the point ? Fade launch is OK, though. I hear you about wanting to concentrate on learning to fly dual lines, but you've got the rest of your life to learn duallies. You'll need at least that long ! The great thing about four lines is that they're easy to learn, and the learning curve is fast. If I'm on a crowded beach, I choose to fly a quad line because of the confidence the kite gives me. I've been trying to learn how to fly dual lines for ~15 years, but still won't fly them in a place where there are a bunch of people hanging out, only when I'm about the only person there. I totally prefer to fly dual line kites, but finding the right winds and conditions can be frustrating. You can put tails on quad line kites, too, BTW...

You can't go wrong with one of the Prism Tensors. They can be switched between bar or handle control, and comes with everything you would need except maybe a stake. They come in 3 sizes, the 3.1 and the 4.2 would be good for training and higher wind kite boarding. The 5m Tensor would probably drag you on a board in less wind, but you'd still need ~10mph breeze. That really has a lot to do with what kind of surface you'll be boarding on... the harder the ground, the easier it is for the kite to pull you. A good thing about learning to fly on four lines... you'll know how to fly a Rev when you get bored of getting your arms lengthened with the foils ! Good luck & have fun...

I like that last picture... breathe it in, enjoy the moment ! Who needs sleep, you can sleep when you're dead. Just as everyone told me, I'll tell you that they're right, it all goes so fast. Congratulations & the best to the 3 of ya !

Congratulations to the new parents, an a warm welcome to the world for Luca !

Oh well. I kinda saw this coming for a while. I have the 3 Rev B series that I need, they should last me for a good long time, at least until the next greatest 4 line flying machine comes out... But it doesn't sound like it will ha e a Rev logo on it!

See if this helps... http://prismkites.com/download/wingtip_tensioners.pdf

Thanks for those... you're right, the factory pictures & explanation is pretty poor. I'll have to noodle on this one for a while...

Gonna need a picture, either of the kite or instructions. Never saw a Soul in person, tough to say...

I'm in! My son would have a blast with these...

I'm just rolling my eyes at what Rev is doing. Seems like they're following the Prism model. It looks like the 1.5 B series is on it's way out, too. Stupid stuff... *edit... I just looked at the new site again. 'One investment for a lifetime of fun' ? Yeah, as if... as if the leading edge mesh lasted for a lifetime! 2-3 years, maybe...

Oh, Boy ! This is the point where you're just wishing it was over... Best wishes for a fast, smooth delivery ! We're all excited for you, TK & John.

That must be something to do with your local P.O. I've sent and received many, many kites in triangle boxes, and found USPS to be the fastest, most reliable, and most cost effective shipper. Beyond that, I shipped over 1000 items on ebay that weren't kites, and never had a complaint. Even so, I still insure anything I ship for full value... Just in case.

The Quantum is not a good choice for winds under 8mph. You need a light wind kite... And don't waste your $$$ on 50# lines for the Quantum, they will be broken in no time. I can't count how many times I broke the 50# lines that came with my Zephyr. The Quantum just has too much pull.

Is it the little Deca or the Grand Deca? I would be interested in the big one

It sounds like the wind is either too high for the kite, or the bridle isn't adjusted for heavier wind. Most single line kites can be adjusted for light or heavy wind by pitching the nose back or forward. I've had the same issues with different SLKs, usually due to the wind being too high. Not being familiar with the kite, I could also suggest that there may be a tensioning line that causes more or less bow across the spreaders. If the kite is too flat, it will dive out of the sky, too. If there is a bow-line, pull it tighter to bend the wingtips backwards, that will allow the kite to be more stable in the sky. Good luck, it's not abnormal to have to tinker a bit with a kite to get it to fly right. Trial & error...

Sounds like someone needs to post JBs boat video.

Is this an offer of a Deca for sale?

200# line is good for a Power Sled 24 in light wind... under 10mph... but I would never fly either my UltraFoil 15 or Power Sled 24 on less than 300# line in winds 10mph or more. You might be thinking X number of pounds of static pull, but you have to take in to account the... I don't know what you;d call it, jerk strength.... the momentary jerk that uneven winds exert on a kite and it's line. That's what broke the 300# line with my Power Foil 24, was a gust, I guess. Who knows, it was a result of an approaching front that grew out of control before we realized what was on top of us. Yeah, my mind was blown that 300# line failed. The kite was lost for good, I sprinted after it, and probably covered over 1/2 mile before I gave up on it. I had to do without my trusty lifter for a few months, but my family replaced it for my next birthday, so it's now just a distant memory. I wonder who found the lost kite... I wonder if they knew what to do with it... It would be funny to see it in the air someday. Like I said, I was lucky, I had my GoPro up there with the kite at the time, the line broke above the camera, and the camera fell straight down, at least 100 feet into the sand. Got the camera back, and still works to this day. But... I always use too strong a line for any kite in whatever the wind is.

The thing to consider about line is that the strength line (300#-500#) that you would need for a larger foil will cost as much as the kite, or just about. 500' of strong line will run $50-$75. I broke 300# line with a Power Sled 24, and the kite flew off to never-never land ! Luckily, the GoPro fell straight to the ground, and survived the 100'+ drop. Never underestimate the strength of the wind, it's always best to overdo the strength of the line, loosing a kite sucks !

In a lot of videos, I can't tell what's going on, when the camera is too far to the side, or like you say... facing the pilot. But... that fact does make me realize why most onlookers aren't interested in sport kites, they can't tell what's going on, either. The Chest mount is a good perspective, but most body-cam videos are too bouncy to be watchable. I've had best luck using a mono-pod stuck in the sand, giving the camera a little height helps to keep the foreground from dominating the frame.

I use a GoPro, a Canon DSLR, and a Samsung digital camcorder. I pretty much just leave them on the ground, pointing towards the area that I'm flying. I like the 'pilot's eye' perspective, other angles don't make sense to my eyes when I watch them...

Hey JJ, Congratulations ! I wish you all the energy in the world, you'll need it ! I've done a lot of cool, fun things in my life, but nothing compares to having kids. Best things ever (thing 1, thing 2, thing 3) ! But I am sure glad mine didn't all come at the same time... good luck. I would like to hear a little more about your Super Sled, size of the tails especially... I'm a big fan of the Sled design, they work really well. I am surprised that they sent you 200# line for it, I've had a smaller Sled break heavier line... but the tails is what really makes it special. I assume the colors are all matching ? Thanks !

The Quantum has a pretty strong pull, stronger than the average kite. Don't buy into this 'high wind' and 'low wind' settings thing... adjust the bridle to 'low wind' (all the way towards the nose) and leave it. It will fly in low wind, and have less pull in high wind. Unless you're trying to do tricks, there's no reason to venture towards the 'high wind' setting. I never venture below half way, I would fly power kites more if I liked to get tugged around. The Quantum came with 150# lines, and could probably break those if the wind approaches 20mph. I broke so many sets of 50# line that I all but swore it off, I only fly 50# lines in near zero conditions. Hopefully you have enough of the 50# lines left to make up a light wind (no wind) set and they won't be a total loss.

A nice kite that travels easily, and can be flown in most conditions. Enjoy it!