audioRob Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Going along with the brass tubing idea seen recently i decided to take the idea a bit further and refine it.. and hack it a bit more. ________________________________________________________________________ Take a set of 'short' rev handles and easily lengthen them for better wind range, more control and significantly improved 'tricks'. First get a 4" .2400 solid carbon ferrule then get yourself a CHEAP p400 (camo! or spare) or even 3wrap rev rod. Cut it to 6-8". I like 8". Now rip the bottom ring and cap off your rev handle. Wet the inside and wet the ferrule... then be liberal with some of this stuff.. (which works much better than gorilla or elmers alternatives for this).. You'll find the .2400 ferrule fits loosely into the end of your rev handle. Well stick it in there, and the p400 as well while making sure the ferrule is 2" on each side. Let the handle sit so the p400 is in there EVENLY. I just sat it on the old rev caps so it was balanced. The sumo glue will foam, and just check up on it every 5 minutes to wipe down (not away) the excess. In about 12 hours come back with 2 nocks (I used fsd) and some black electrical tape or your choice of covering. Glue the nocks on as you wish. Now very neatly wrap the tape around the handle while very tightly wrapping extra around the portions where the handle and tube meet up. Now take some bridle line, I choose some heavy duty Level One spectra-cored line and made new loops along with adjustment points on the top. I strongly suggest adding longer than you think is needed on the top if you're going to go up to 8" addition. Good luck! These can REALLY take a beating and if you're getting into rev tricks you'll be very happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backspin23 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 dear god those are long, careful not to impale someone standing behind you, or stab your leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioRob Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Yep That's how I like em Never hurt myself though? dont see why a person would really? Hrm.. unless you fly with the handles up and down.. i fly with my hands sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbabbman Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Take a set of 'short' rev handles and easily lengthen them for better wind range, more control and significantly improved 'tricks'. I didn't go quite that far but I have started using my Blast handles to fly all my Revs... longer than the standard 1.5 handles and much longer than the speed series... I find that they give me much better control over all my Revs... and one consistant thing amongst all of them... Now, if there was only a way to get rid of all the knots at the handles as that's where I have all my problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I use the old Rev I SUL handles on all Revs... Never needed more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I use the old Rev I SUL handles on all Revs... Never needed more. I do to. Except I'd rather have short handles on the Rev. II, but usually don't. The main reason I use the long throw handles, is to save my wrists. Less movement of your wrist to control the kite means less chance I'll develop carpal tunnel syndrome. BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 i use the blast handles on my shockwave and blast ive never tried the handles on my 1.5 sle didnt think they would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 I use the blast handles on my Rev. II and they are great. Hey, that's Rev flying... What ever works! BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 can you use blast handles on a 1.5 sle?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbabbman Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 can you use blast handles on a 1.5 sle?? I do... I use them on everything, I like the control and I like only packing 1 set of handles.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 thanks ill have to try it tomorrow when i go out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I did something similar on this rainy morning. I had some unused SUL Rev II handles (kite was lost/stolen years ago). I extended them with some old SkyShark VIIp scraps to 15 inches. I glued 1-inch long 2400 and 1580 carbon tubes in the end so that I could hide the leader's knot inside the tube (leader fits through 1580 but not the knot). A vinyl endcap with the leader coming through completes it very cleanly with no snag points. Altogether, each handle is approximately 1/2oz lighter than my 12-inch handles that came with my 1.5 SLE, but should give me 3 inches more throw for lower wind conditions. I could produce photos if anyone is interested. --Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 im gonna have to try this so i have a set of handles to have for all my kites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 I've tried a few handles 16" maybe 21" too. Those types of lengths are usually used with stacks of Rev's. I'll keep the SUL handles and love the lighter graphite handles. But I'll bet you'll be able to trick a rev more w/longer handles, but they should be sensitive. BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 longer will give you more reverse control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Do you need more reverse control? BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 SURE! I'd like to fly that "inverted up & over" like Scottie Weider does. His reverse flight looks darn impressive on 14 inch indoor REV handles, . . . wouldn't you who've seen him agree? I'd almost hate to see what would happen w/my 17" throw Ti handles in his trusty grips. At least he'd put on a good show, myabe I'd even learn something too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I have to agree that Scott is one of my all time favorite Rev fliers. Is it his handle or his adjustments? It's like he told me, if the adjustments/bridle were lost he'd be lost trying to get that reverse back. I dind't notice that his handles were extra long. Longer then the normal SUL handles? If all goes well, I should see him in Michigan in October. I'll double check those handles. BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Scottie's handles are the standard indoor lengths, almost all of the forward drive has been tuned away, by his choice he did also "beef-up" his indoor kite with tougher end-caps and minor reinforcements (that it is a durability issue, not about the flight dynamics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 i beefed up my indoor as well by adding a little bit of sail tabe on the endcaps i fly mine both indoor and outdoor and found the only flaw with this kite is the weak end cap setup however it does look eazy ti fix if i break the small tie that holds them on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I've replaced all my indoor caps with outdoor caps as they've given out on me, flown away during a fly, etc. I don't like the indoor caps. It is the weakest link. BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 hi penny is that hard to do??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelxitxburn Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 dang rob, nice haxors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 dang rob, nice haxors ? Who's Rob? What's a haxors? Anthony, ~It's not hard to replace the indoor rev caps w/outdoor ones at all. In fact, I didn't even use bungee, just 90 lb line and tied them on. As long as they are even, it should not be a problem. I find no difference in it's flying characteristics. Of course, that's me. But if you do fly your indoor a lot, you risk the chance of the cap coming off. The knot slips thru the indoor cap. Have a great weekend! BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 thanks penny i didnt know if the caps would add weight ive been flying mine outdoors in still air its hard to get gyms now that the school year started but in going to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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