What Revolution ?

[Marty1959]

Hello to all. 

   I am now in a position to purchase my first quad line after years of flying duels. I can only afford to buy one kite and have my heart set on a revolution kite, the big question is, which one, if you can only have one? Thanks.  

[riffclown]

Given your stated preference, I would go out of my way to find a good used B-Series..

[JWharton]

If your only buying one why not buy a Djinn, I believe the wind range to be far bigger, just my thought I'm sure others will chime in soon, whatever you choose enjoy.

[riffclown]

19 minutes ago, JWharton said:

If your only buying one why not buy a Djinn, I believe the wind range to be far bigger, just my thought I'm sure others will chime in soon, whatever you choose enjoy.

I also agree with the Djinn but I limited my response to the name brand identified by the OP.

[Wayne Dowler]

What is available to you locally? You said you are on a budget - how big? (please convert to $) What are your "normal" winds? Are you tied to a "brand" or open to other choices?

You've asked a very open-ended question.....

[Marty1959]

2 hours ago, Wayne Dowler said:

What is available to you locally? You said you are on a budget - how big? (please convert to $) What are your "normal" winds? Are you tied to a "brand" or open to other choices?

You've asked a very open-ended question.....

Hi Wayne. 

    There is nothing for me locally, it's going to be a internet purchase and no chance of fly before i buy. i have a budget of about $400 and I've only come across Revolution kites, which i know i can get in the UK or europe and if i buy from the US i'll be liable for import tax. I won't be out in heavy winds, max around 20mph ish.  

 I'd like to thank you all for your kind replies and advice, it is very much appreciated. 

   Kind regards, Marty.

[riffclown]

http://kiteforge.com

 

[Wayne Dowler]

While you might see kites rated 5 - 20 mph, that is not real. Not if you intend to keep the kite for very long. They will stretch in too much wind, and once stretched, well they aren't going back. 

You are caught in the trap of hoping that one kite will do it all. Sorry - not happening. In those winds I suggest 2 - a full sail and a full vent. With that, you cover most of the wind range (extremes not included). Bought with different frames, you can mix frame and sail to handle most conditions.

To look at Phoenix kites if you're on FaceBook - try Kites & Designs by Bazzer.  Or directly through - gluedtotheblue@gmail.com

Another place might be The Kite Shoppe or Ocean Shores Kites. Both ship overseas. The Kite Shoppe features 3 Winds Kites, Ocean Shores has The Freilein. Both solid choices.

[Corey Bell]

Hi Marty. Just wondering what you ended up getting? 

[oapbillf]

A translation of  Loiko27,s post:-

Welcome.

In England https://www.kitetec.co.uk/pulse in the EU

http://www.polokites.com/

http: //esste.com/

https://www.cerfvolantservice.com/ https://wind-r.com/fr/

  there is A-QUAD in Sweden, but they are not very available. You can also wait for Revolution Reflex XX Tarantula in the range of 3-20 miles per hour. It will be spring in stores in the EU. when it comes to mentioning predecessors, there is no universal kite. Yes, you can wide range by changing the frame. I use an unreinforced rigid carbon tube and a modified wind bridle at a speed of about 7-9 m / s. But share it also with faster getting a kite. I am in a similar situation because I have difficulties with the availability of kites and the cost is limited (conversion to dollar x4).

[Lioko27]

Thank you, and I'm sorry I put an untranslated post. 

[Paul LaMasters]

HEY, a Shook mesh 40% is completely worthy in five to twenty MPH, changing nothing along the way.  Totally true, dare I say,.. almost warranted!!!~!!!!  Not a reach, just the facts. A friend, James Fletch flies the 135% Shook mesh model is single digit winds, it would go to 30 MPH easily.

The Shook mesh kites cost more "because you get the wind range of almost two kites" all built into one, also in your colors and no one else's design may match your selection.  A totally unique kite specifically made for you.

It's lighter weight (no mesh material supporting the openings in the sail) so you get the low wind range numbers, and uniformly vented for smoothness and comfort when the wind is howling or swirling.

Getting what you want is always possible, getting it all thrown in for free,... not so much.

Itnl shipping is only a Visa card away, BAZZER is the "land down under" he makes a killer kite design, the equal of anything available.  There are many choices now compared to when I entered this activity years ago.