John Barresi Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Check out the Rev site for more info! http://www.revkites.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=394 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 those things are wild ive been waiting for photos i was in the rev forum asking for prices and what kinda frames they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I know I know... If you have to ask you can't afford it. Inquiring minds want to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioRob Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 In awe... wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hopefully "they" have made these kites using appropriate materials for quad-line flight, not out of something that's entirely too heavy for normal everyday use (although it looks stunning). I'd like to examine one up close to see what's been improved from previous efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioRob Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hopefully "they" have made these kites using appropriate materials for quad-line flight, not out of something that's entirely too heavy for normal everyday use (although it looks stunning).I'd like to examine one up close to see what's been improved from previous efforts. For some folks heavier materials would be better for 'everyday use'. I beleive he uses an official rev sail which would be a decent start, I do wonder if the design is printed or sewn though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Paul, when I saw the sails in Berkeley... They looked to be sewn like real kites, actual applique and seaming... Compared the the yellow tank, with layers and layers of stuff, sold at OC AKAGN last year. I saw the unfinished sails however, I can't speak on the leading edge, trailing edges and reinforcement points. I do know that the Rev logo is sewn on... Light fabric, appliqued on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioRob Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I thought the revolution logos were screen printed on? It looks like it is in the picture. That would be a rather tough logo to applique at that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Oh, it's tight applique alright... But it's sewn on. Price is up on the Rev site btw, $450 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 $450 ouch too high but for a gabian custom it is worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLAMAGUY Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 I hear there is just ONE left, and it's a mystery color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 True... 4 out of 5 have been sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 i knew they wouldnt last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kite Shoppe Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 sold at OC AKAGN last year. I see Paul is smiling.... T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 i would like to see lee sedwick do another design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 I did manage to see a finished Gibian 1.5 while I was at WSIKF and it was stunningly great. I also saw and flew the first of the Jose Sainz Customs as well and it was just a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 you so lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLAMAGUY Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 woo hoo! My Gibian 1.5 should be shipped this week! Cant wait ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 you lucky to lallma guy!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I talked to Lolly today, .. . . they received (or will!) ten Sainz sails. She's trying to get mine out for the first Sunday fly at the Washington Monuments this weekend. I ordered an SUL this time, 'cause weight is a huge issue in my part of the country. My Gibian is framed for the beach and the sail is truly "industrial strength", lots of the applique isn't even back-cut! Mine has training wheels, a custom bridle and a Skyshark frame. It is a great lookin' kite but only worthy of a steady 8 or 10 miles per hour breeze MINIMUM. (I have vented kites that have a lower wind range) The bride has assured me, my next new kite will come out of the sewing room, not her checkbook, HA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 any word on when lolly will post the saintz sails on the rev site i might be able to grab that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Call the factory on the phone, . . . waiting for a posted photo could mean you miss out on the opportunity. The number I've heard tossed around is "five large", plus freight in case that might influence your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 What, this sail? (only a prototype from Sainz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 i like that sail better then the gabian is that the only color it comes in??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Mine is supposed to be red, black and white. The one in the picture posted is riding in Jim Cosca's kite bag now. I saw it up close earlier this week. It's all back-cut, nice and light weight. I'm pretty excited, I'll have to call again and see if it's been shipped yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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