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swifty_canada

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  1. Could you possibly send us the link to where you bought it or tell us what it's real use is if not sold as a kite bag? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  2. Thanks for the comments. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  3. Yes I have already called and am waiting for a call back or email. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  4. Hi there, I am looking for the equivalent of the bag shown from stock photos which used to sell for about $US55. I have had serious suggestions where to find one but nothing has panned out yet thanks,' Does anyone have one they are not using and willing to part with ?
  5. I have looked high and low and can't find one anywhere including eBay. Thanks for the reply however. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  6. Hi there I have seen many people post saying that the Prism Zephyr Case is the best value solution for travelling with Rev Kites. I cannot for the life of me find a link to a site that sells them. Maybe its really obvious but I cant find it can someone help thanks
  7. Thanks for the detailed explanations, two things I really dont understand .. (1) How a stiff frame in a strong wind will stretch the sail, Surely with less give in it the sail will be kept flatter as the frame is stiffer ? Both you and Wayne have said that you wouldn't recommend using a 4 wrap in a strong wind. Were saying was that a NON vented with a stiff 4 wrap frame (making it possible to fly) would then stretch the sail ? (2) It was mentioned that brake increases lift. I assume this is achieved by adding another cord to the top handles and lengthening the top lines. Is that what you meant ? because I cannot for the life of me see how that works as when I have lift and flying dead straight ahead, applying brake (pulling on bottom handles) causes the kite to fall vertically downwards, ie losing list.. Thanks again gents..
  8. Thanks for the reply. I have 3 and 4 wraps now and intend to keep the 4 in the vented sail. I will see how things go then may be considered a lighter frame for the un vented sail on really calm days. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  9. Flew the kite yesterday in 6 mph and above. Was real fun until wind died and I had to fight to keep it aloft in the 4 mph range. Big smiles all around. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  10. Kite arrived last night. Just had a quick look at it and as soon as there is some wind I will get it onto the air. Stay tuned!!! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  11. Thanks for the idea. I have now bought a second hand unvented sail and this may be the way I go rather than burning holes in the kite, or maybe use velcro dots to attach the vent covers .. Cheers
  12. 10 stone ?? Are you an ex pat.. only a Brit would describe his weight in stones !!!
  13. Thanks for all the help and advice people... Now just waiting on USPS for my baby to arrive !
  14. So sorry I have been in meetings all day and just got out. I appreciate the trust you have in me by sending it already without payment received. I will try and get paypal working on my cell phone and pay you now. RoySent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  15. Thanks I will PM you and get your details for Paypal...
  16. Ok I have looked at the links you sent me and understood that a stretched sail does hurt things too badly also the wind speed is shown in one of the other posts. So yes I will take it, I assume that your last comment wasn't serious about doubling in price ☺ Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  17. PS.... Sorry this was meant to be in my last reply. Is made of ripstop or Icarex? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  18. Reved, one last question please. What wind speeds will work for this kite with a 3 wrap frame in it? That is important to me thanks. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  19. Reved - is this Kite vented at all ? I cant tell from the pics... When you say stretched can you please be more specific as I am a newbie and dont really understand the ramifications of that. PS Thanks John for the links...
  20. Ladies and gentlemen I am at a loss how to find a source of second hand Rev kites, or sails. I have a fully vented 1.5, with both a 3 and a 4 wrap frame and just cannot seem to get fast enough reliable winds up here in Vancouver so I want something I can fly in 4-10 mph. I know the simplest thing would be to buy a B series or a 1.5 without vents but I cannot afford that right now so I am hoping to buy a sail from someone as I dont need the frame or handles etc. Could anyone suggest a website to check out ? Thanks in advance.
  21. Hi there. I am am original Peter Powell kite user from the 70's. My original was aluminium in Blue that died a death and was replaced with a glass fibre rod Red unit. I still have it but cant find the horizontal struts to fly it. I am an ex pat from the UK living in Canada, I was a young teenager when I got my first one and it was bloody amazing and so quick. I recently emailed the company in the UK and the original Peter Powell got my message and it was pretty nostalgic seeing them fly again. My kids learned to fly dual line on my Red kite and bought their own delta kites and its a family affair. I have just got a Rev 1.5 and love it but nothing will match the speed and precise handling of the Peter Powells.
  22. Thanks to everyone who has replied - your comments are most appreciated and noted. I did speak to Andy at Ocean Shore Kites and he doesn't make anything like that, so I am back to square one on that. I think I am going to a local outdoor wear manufacturer and see if they can give me some ripstop nylon or other windproof material offcuts for me to cut to size - Then I may try using sticky backed Velcro to put some small dots on the sail to which I then get the vent covers to adhere to. Why don't I buy another kite ? Basic finances cannot run to another $US300 especially hurting with the weak Canadian dollar too. I have tried the packing tape and it works but comes off too easily and takes too long to reapply to make it practical long term.... So I will try moving the top cords and see if that helps. I am also watching the videos and trying to get the hang of it. Last question. What really is the difference in the Sail between the 1.5 SLE I bought and the B-Series ? - negating the frame what is the difference if any between what I have and a B-Series sail ? That's what I really don't understand. I had thought it was that the SLE was ripstop nylon and the B-series was Icarex but I was told differently today so I am totally confused now. Thanks again in advance for any replies..
  23. Thanks guys.... yes this is my first 4 line and its fun, I can already do most of the basic steps albeit a little roughly. Please can you tell me what increasing the top line length would do in a light wind ? Wouldn't that be the same result as pulling the bottom handle and slowing the kite down and dumping lift in a marginal wind ? I will try and find the contact details for the kite shop that was mentioned...
  24. Hi there, I recently purchased a 1.5SLE fully vented with 4 vents and the dealer swapped out the large leading edge for 3 wrap frame (I also have a 4 wrap frame he gave me). I was flying at Seaside in Oregon in under 10mph winds and had a real problem keeping the kite aloft. I have three questions. (1) With the above setup, what is the minimum wind that I should be able to fly with the 3 wrap frame ? (2) What wind speed should I start to use the 4 wrap frame ? (3) Has anyone tried to develop a way to cover the vents with say strips of ripstop nylon held on with Velcro that has been stuck to the kite ? That way you could use a vented kite in lighter winds.. Apart from stressing the frame and the kite (with a light frame in a too high wind) is there any other reason to have a thicker frame ? I maybe missing something very basic, but then why not always fly with a thicker wrap frame, surely the weight isn't that much extra that would stop it from flying in a light wind ? Thanks in advance for anyone's help..
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