CLTKiter Posted February 5, 2004 Report Share Posted February 5, 2004 « Next Oldest | Next Newest » Track this topic | Email this topic | Print this topic Jan Anderson Posted: Sep 1 2003, 07:35 AM Posting Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Member No.: 77 Joined: 30-August 03 I'm really thinking I want to do this but want to know more. Dual line kites got me buying the wrong stuff in the beginning and I'd like to keep the number of rejects down so I'm here asking. I've flown a friends Rev1.5M SLE two days in a row now and really like it so I'm inclined to go that way. I've done it on 90# lines, I think @85' and have flown with both the std and extended handles. In some ways flying one of these things in a weird way seemed kind of easy. Yes it can be a brain screw but the fun of it really gets me to quickly start trying new things. With nothing to compare to I've been told I'm taking to it really fast so the encouragement is a plus as well...that I might have some aptitude for this part of the sport. My intent is to have something fun to do in the winds above 9 or 10 when I really don't get much fun flying a dual line kite. Here in Seattle the hill gets crowded pretty quick and doing precision or Ballet on 100'-120' lines can be the act of being obnoxious to other fliers...there just isn't much space in the places with good air...especially if it's coming from the south. So as it stands I'm leaning toward a package exactly like the one I've been flying but think I like the extended handles a little better...they seem to give better feedback to my hands. The 85' lines seem nice and with the quad it would be more possible to fly on 100' lines if I wanted, not needing to use as wide a wind window and still be able to have fun. Can these things be ordered in custom colors? Jan ==================================================== CLTKiter Posted: Sep 1 2003, 04:21 PM Advanced Member Group: Kitelife Subscriber Posts: 56 Member No.: 64 Joined: 17-August 03 Jan, a couple of comments. Another person asked about what they should buy for a first quad, and some of the recommendations were a 1.5M and an EXP, depending on cost. If you've flown the 1.5M and like it, I would certainly recommend it. The 1.5M was my first Rev, bought in January this year. As far as custom colors, yes, I understand that Rev offers them, but I'm not sure how you go about ordering them. The 1.5M flies very well in 9-10 mph winds. Sure wish we had that kind of wind here. Later, -------------------- Light Wind Flyer... Covet Breezes Higher... ==================================================== John Barresi Posted: Sep 3 2003, 05:30 PM Kitelife Webmaster Group: Admin Posts: 10271 Member No.: 1 Joined: 31-May 03 QUOTE (Jan Anderson @ Sep 1 2003, 08:36 AM) So as it stands I'm leaning toward a package exactly like the one I've been flying but think I like the extended handles a little better...they seem to give better feedback to my hands. The 85' lines seem nice and with the quad it would be more possible to fly on 100' lines if I wanted, not needing to use as wide a wind window and still be able to have fun. Can these things be ordered in custom colors? Jan That's the same kit I use Jan... I have 75' and 100' lines, depending on the field size and crowds... I generally use the extended "SUL Handles" and my kites of choice are the Rev I and SLE... I like the SLE because it has a higher top wind range, although for clockwork turns the leading edge has enough weight that there is more inertia... But I'm babbling about something you most likely won't notice or care about for at least a year or two, learning quickly or not. The Rev I have just because of it's super fine control... The extra 3' wingspan or so really gives it a different feel, less jittery. It always feels to me like the 1.5 sized Revs are hopped up on wind crank or something... Just a bit less stable I guess. As for custom colors... A big MAYBE... As I understand it Lolly over at Revolution does custom colors only a few times a year, as they do large productions at a time there is no sense in them going in and making ONE kite literally... My advice is to check through your local store and have them get pricing and availability, in lieu of that you could always call Lolly directly as they do have their number listed in all the mags and such. -------------------- Best winds, John Barresi Webmaster Satori Kites Kitelife Magazine ==================================================== podlasek Posted: Sep 14 2003, 08:18 AM Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Member No.: 78 Joined: 1-September 03 If the 1.5M SLE is what you're used to, get one I have all the rev kites except the 1.5M, and the new one they are working on in the current line: Rev I - original design, good pull slower speeds Rev II - currently special edition (may be regular production again) 1/2 the size of the Rev I, much faster, lighter pull Rev 1.5 EXP - original EXPeriance design relabled from 1.5 half way between I and II in size some characteristics of both Rev 1.5 SLE - same kite as EXP except it has a much larger leading edge (Super Leading Edge) this stiffens the leading edge making it a little faster and more responsive. Rev 1.5M SLE - same kite as SLE except they added Mylar to the sail, again it makes the kite a little more responsive yet and added a little more pull Shockwave - first in the speed series, very fast, fair amount of pull, very responsive Supersonic - a little smaller than the Shockwave, Very Fast, great fun when the winds pick up. Blast - Larger version of the Shockwave, not quite as fast from my experience Super Blast - Totally Different. You can Buggy or board with this kite (not water relaunchable) the kite likes to float, but can be dialed in for Power which it has plenty of. This is the newest released Rev and it is a Blast to fly Pun The next Rev coming out? I have some info, but don't know when Hope this helps -------------------- Keep the wind at your back... -- Jim SLK's, QLK's, DLK's, TLK's Big, Little, if it's a kite I'll fly it... ===================================================== AiyanaLeigh Posted: Sep 14 2003, 04:43 PM Wind Warrior Group: Kitelife Subscriber Posts: 127 Member No.: 43 Joined: 2-August 03 So John if I'm reading this right...the Rev I is that much more stable than the 1.5? I know I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to do those clockwork turns and just don't seem to be getting the hang of it with my 1.5's. Is it easier to learn on the Rev I?? -------------------- Why?....because it FLY'S *~Aiyana~* ==================================================== John Barresi Posted: Sep 14 2003, 08:25 PM Kitelife Webmaster Group: Admin Posts: 10271 Member No.: 1 Joined: 31-May 03 QUOTE (AiyanaLeigh @ Sep 14 2003, 05:43 PM) So John if I'm reading this right...the Rev I is that much more stable than the 1.5? I know I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to do those clockwork turns and just don't seem to be getting the hang of it with my 1.5's. Is it easier to learn on the Rev I?? Oh, without a doubt... I will take a minute to adjust to a bigger kite, but you have much greater stability and overall forgiveness. Easier to learn fine control on a Rev I, easier to teach absolute beginners on a 1.5! -------------------- Best winds, John Barresi Webmaster Satori Kites Kitelife Magazine ===================================================== Penny Lingenfelter Posted: Sep 15 2003, 09:21 AM Wind Warrior Group: Members Posts: 108 Member No.: 79 Joined: 2-September 03 Hi, 100 ft. of line is not necesary except in high wind. If you have 85 ft. of line, you can still slow your kite down by having adjustments at your handles. Knots 1/4 -1/2 apart that you can link your lines to that adjust the angle and speed of your kite, or just a nice slide knot. I don't think longer lines are necessary and most often do have to much lag in the line. good luck. BB Penny -------------------- Penny Lingenfelter Flying like I mean it with Revolution Kites and Laser Pro Gold Line~ No... it just can't get any better then this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just had to bump this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Wow. 2003. Yeah, my sentiments on the Rev I have changed significantly, to say the least. lol It is bigger and less responsive (stable?), but you can't beat a 1.5 for overall handling, any day of the week. Good one Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Not quite as "techie" as we've become! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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