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Since I live in Europe where the Rev stuff is too expensive, I use (like many Europeans) the Skyshark P-90, P-200 and P-400. Ferules goes in with a little CyanoAcrylate. Some of my rods are with camo pattern in one end, as that was cheaper. I also see people use tapered verticals for even more flexibility. They are a bit too long, so wrap tape around them, and cut with the dremel er whatever tool you have. The cut might have slightly sharper edges, so I always have the cut ends in the end-caps, to lessen wear on the sail. You can always make a DIY travel kit. Just get some ferules, and start cutting a frame. The standard cutting dish for the Dremel has a small diameter, so it will not cut all the way through without turning the tube. Fine for the ends where I cut off the excess in 2 steps, but larger dishes would be preferred for a center cut

I am one of those who bought substantial more expensive China clones. $200+ with handles/lines. And one frame only. They are good, and considered good workmanship, good materials (icarex). I like them. Also have their own design quad which I bought, and it is not nearly as good as the rev-style. Their vented rev-clone has more evenly distributed vents, and I really like it. So I feel I got good products for the money. If I was in the US, it would probably not be worth it, but here in Europe, equivalent Revs are around $350 - So it was worth a gamble. There are multiple rev-like kites in Europe. But reviews in German thought this brand was better workmanship than original revs. Even German rev resellers agreed. I know from an english guy, that most n00bs in UK buys cheap chinese, there was even a good team or two with one of the mid-priced chinese brands. But I think they have now all migrated to the Rev. A colleague bought one of the german quads. The DropKick, and he has trouble getting it to fly. My chinse where flying on first attempt, and are all OK given correct wind. So the conclusion is, that there are some chinese kites that are OK, others are not worth buying. You need to find somebody trustworthy that has the kite to get an idea. If the buyer keeps flying, he will end up buying the real thing. Due to the resale value of an original, it migh be cheaper to own and fly an original than to buy and dump the $100 clone.

Always good lottery here, and good odds. Would love an extra. Now the fall is coming, and it is time for windy sports, like kites. Also got an RC car for fun, and got a Bix3 RC plane this summer. So I have plenty of things do play with depending on weather. But one more toy is always welcome.

The Peter Lynn Uniq Play was just introduced to the market. I have a 1.5 meter on order, might be too big, as it supposedly generates 40-50% more pull than equivalent foils. But it is a single skin kite that you can fly into the ground without worry of damage or blown cells. Will compare it the the Symphony 1.3 / 2.2 when it arrives at my dealer.

I have 4 x 10m tail + 1 x 30m. Uses on symphony 1.3 + 2.2. My 10 ft delta. My Itw triton. Tails are great and fun.

That is why I use Dyneema for my SLKs as well. Not as smooth and slippery as the rev lines, but great strength for the size. And no big issues if I cross the lines (happened once or twice on some of the first sessions out). 250 lb braided. Feels more like cotton than Kevlar. And larger diameter than even my powerkite lines. But at least I have almost no tangling issues with it. Safe to walk the kite down, just dropping line in grass. My 100 lbs lines tangles pretty easy. Had tangles after sloppy line handling in long grass a couple weeks ago. Took 20 minutes to untangle home in garden.

My next kite is whatever I win in the lottery here. No, not really. I ordered the Peter Lynn Uniq Play 1.0 meter span, and the Uniq Quad 1.5m2. Both new single skin kites, so waiting for the minions in China to finish them, and send them to PL -> dealers.

Don't pull out the LE when packing. I guess the wear happens mostly when putting the spars in. You could probably sand the sharp edge a bit on the outermost 1mm or so. Reason I did not use P90 in center, but stuck to the T2 2-wrap was that I have not yet glued ferules into my extra spars. I have them as spares, but hasn't glued them in yet. Would it be better to use shorter ferules in the P90 to get more flexibility ? Or is that too risky ? And in reference to sanding the edge on the tubes, wouldn't it be good for tear and wear of the pocket to sand off the corner of the ferule ? Should minimize pocket wear in the center ?

Was out in low wind yesterday. < 6 kts when strongest. And I could actually fly my full sail. I used the P90 frame (apart from center LE which stayed 2-wrap). I could see the extra flexibility and fly most of the time. Pumping it at times. At times the wind was so weak, that pulling a handle just made the kite want to go flat and float to the ground. Difficult to save even when moving backwards. But another interesting session. And I tried the lighter frame.

Congratulations.

Since I have yet to change frames from the included T2 (2-wrap equiv) that came with my clones, what are the major effect you will see from changing LE ? Or keep center LE and change sides only ? How about verticals ? I see some use tapered here. I have a full set of P90 and P400 to play with.

My vented stays with the T2 ak 2-wrap up to gusts of 25 mph

Hi, cacelled my 6 month subscription to sign up for a 12 mo. But, Paypal says the price is: $16,00 USD for the first day Then $32,95 USD for each year Effective Date: fri. 19. jun. 2015 So not sure if I will end up paying $16 (too little) for a years subscription), or $48.95 (too much). So something wrong in this process. Will wait until fully expired in a day or to, and re-subscribe.

Flying my vented clone most of the time. 6 mph to 25 mph on the included 2-wraps. Haven't changed frame yet.

Only 5 days left. It wants to come to me. After doing a superman with my 3m2 Hornet, I need something that will leave me on my feet :-)