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All revs B series standard B series mid vent B series full vent Zen think it's time to add more

Don't know about UK, but with the quality and workmanship you get from TKS line-set they are hard to beat, don't know how much more she may charge you to ship over seas. If I lived over there I would still buy from TKS.

Man what a great day flying at Bellingham bay. Started with my Zen wind around 2 mph one hour later had to move on to my B-series Std winds at 7mph. 30 minutes later wind was up to 10 -12 mph moved to B-series mid vent, then an hour later winds at 15 mph completed the day using my B-series full vented. First time I used all four kites in one day. I was in kite heaven. Ron

These are great, I tried to make my own and had a very hard time getting the spacing between the knots to match both leaders. With the knots on these leaders being about 3/4" apart, it makes for some excellent fine tuning. TK does an outstanding job on these, and in the future when I need more leaders it's a no-brainer Kitelife. Ron

I notice a lot of the photos people have their kites unfolded and hanging on or sitting against the wall. Is it better to have them all set up versus being all folded up in the kite bag? Ron

What do you guys suggest for the vertical rods? Ron

Hey guys thanks for the feedback, I guess I was clear as mud in my post, the kites I have are B-series only (Standard sail, Mid vent and Full vent) No B2 at this time. I know it's going to be challenging to fly this bigger and slower kite compared to my 1.5's but if that's what it takes to fly in low wind, I'll just had to be real patient and persistent and not give up. I decided to go ahead and order the upgrade to the LE to the modified version of outer race rods and 2 wrap center. What you all said about it being rubbery and some of the videos I've seen you can really see the frame flex quite a bit got me thinking. This way if I don't like the soft frame, I can just install the modified LE and keep flying As always thanks for the great info Ron

After getting a really nice bonus at work the opportunity was just right so earlier this week I placed an order for a Zen, should have it in about 8 weeks. I currently have 13" & 15" handles plan on using the 15" with the Zen as I understand you need bigger inputs. I have linesets of 50# @ 50', 75', 120' and 90# @ 75' & 120'. I ordered the Zen with just Zen rod for now with my knees surgery this last year I'm still a little flat footed for now, may upgrade to race rods outers and 2 wrap center for the leading edge. With my complete B-series set of kites this should cover all winds condition. I'm hoping to just pick up my bag and head out vs checking the local weather site for wind conditions and hope for stronger winds. So can you guys give me some insight as to what to do and what not to do, or any tips you have flying the Zen. As always thanks for the info that you guys supply on this Fourm it's priceless! Ron

Mark It never dawned on me to try the tip bungees, will give that a try and go from there. Thanks Ron

Hey guys Just got my b-series mid vent a couple weeks ago and every time I fly it I'm hearing and seeing a flutter on the sail right wing bottom edge inside of the spar. I've tried tightening up the bungee cords at the top of this saill, but sound is still there. I've tried using more break but that doesn't help either, I don't have this problem with my other b-series std and full vent kites. Could this be a defect during the manufacturing of this kite? As always I appreciate all the information I get here (it's priceless) Ron

Hey folks should have looked a little longer before posting previous post. I found the info I was looking for on how to cinch down the leading edge. But I do have a question can someone tell me what is the wind range on this kite is, someone at the kite festival told me it was the older version. I found one site said 2 - 12 mph it seams a bit heavy to fly at 2 mph?

Hey folks l won an older Prism Illusion in a raffle and can't find any instructions on how to tighten the leading edge. All I have is notch on the end of the spar a string that is attached to the sail material am I missing something. See the attached photo As always thanks for the help I get on this form you folks are great Ron

Gangs all here just received my mid vent. Now I'm truly in Rev heaven. Ron

What advantage does the 15 inch handles have over the 13 inch handles

I was thinking of using a torch heat up an old butter knife and use the flat side of the Butterknife to melt the edge of the material. If I could find a soldering iron with the wide tip that would work also Ron

Steel rod and soldering iron got it. Thanks Ron

I noticed when putting in the leading edge rods today, the material that houses the rod was starting to fray a little on both ends. I took a lighter and melted the edge, that seamed to fix it. Is this normal and what do you guys do to prevent this. Ron

So let's see if I have this right, I know it's a personal preference and everyone is different but I'm using this as a starting point. So on my VTD here's the wind conditions versus frame in the kite. I currently own a set of each black race, 3 wrap & 4 wrap frames. 6 - 8 mph black race frame 8 - 12 mph. 3 wrap frame 12 - up. 4 wrap frame Ron

Okay guys it's all your fault (that's what I tell the wife) The winds have been blowing pretty high and choppy here lately, so I went ahead and ordered an B-series full vented kite in same color scheme as my standard. So with this being my second Rev kite does mean I'm committed to the Darkside? Ron

Theron PM sent Ron

Morning Everyone I've been flying my B-Series Standard for a few weeks now. The winds here in the North East Puget Sound normally average around 2 - 8 mph, but the other afternoon the winds kicked up a bit above 10+ mph. I change out the frame from black race to 3 wrap that helped but the kite still had a hard pull with some strong buffering. Now I contemplating getting another Rev B-series that has some type of venting for a smoother flight. Looking at the specs on Revolution website the mid-vent is almost identical to the standard and the vented looks to give the most range of wind, but starts at 5 mph. I Know of someone who has a B-Series Vented will hopefully have a chance to fly it sometime soon. So here's my dilemma which kite to get now, being my wind is in the lower range get the mid-vent or vented. Will I see that much differences between the standard vs mid-vent and how does the vented fly on the lower end of the wind spectrum say around 6 or 7mph. My gut is telling me I will probably end up owning all three of them, but which one for now. Thanks Ron