Xmas present to myself (thanks to a friend),

[John Barresi]

This is an original Rev I design (post-Neos Omega, pre-new logo), done in a custom sail exclusively for Team High Performance (THP) in Hawaii... Far as I know, one of these has never reached hands outside the team, who hasn't been seen in roughly 10 years.

I saw THP members perform in Seaside, OR, 1990... Scott Aughenbaugh in particular, absolutely the best flier of his era... Seeing him throw down in competition inspired me to make kiting my life, he was a truly amazing flier.

To see this exact kite in action, check out THP\'s team quad routine from the Great Lakes Festival in 1993... Great stuff:

http://www.kitelife.com/videos/demo/highpe...93_quadteam.htm

Talked to Ben at Rev, and he confirmed that he's never seen one of these kites anywhere else except in the hands of THP themselves.

[SKITCH]

John,

It's great that this kite ended up in the hands of someone who truly appreciates it. It's amazing that there are no others out there.

I'm glad you like it and that it worked out. I thought it was going to fall apart there for a while.

I hope everything went OK with the transaction. I hope to see you flying it soon and that it is in good shape. I missed out on many of the great kites that were in the same batch but picked up a couple of original Joel Sholz Bird Kites made and signed by him when he was making his own kites and had his own company.

That Rev went to the right guy.

Happy New Year.

P

[John Barresi]

Thank you very much Skitch...

You indirectly delivered to me one of the finest and most nostalgic kites I've ever had my collection.

[ant man]

well john when i get a few revs built you are on my list i got to get some practice in first