Chilliwack Dan Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi everyone, I use to fly traction kites from about 2002-2005 and quit because I was getting hurt being dragged a lot. Any way I was wondering would i be able to handle quad easier than dual line. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Watson Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi everyone, I use to fly traction kites from about 2002-2005 and quit because I was getting hurt being dragged a lot.Any way I was wondering would i be able to handle quad easier than dual line. Thanks Dan This is a difficult question to answer, and frankly, I don't think there is a right or wrong answer for this. However, I will do the best I can. When you say easy to handle, I suppose it is easier to get the basics on a dual line kite rather than a quad because there are only two lines to worry about, so there aren't many combinations and such. I actually flew dual line kites before I got my first rev; now I have fallen completely to the dark side, and no longer own any dual line kites. Some people will say that learning to fly a rev is more difficult than a dualie, which I agree with, to an extent. However, I do not think the difficulty of a quad vs a dual should be something to make your decision off of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilliwack Dan Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi Watty, not easier as such, it is that I flew 4 line parafoils and they seem to fly basic to the revs. Not having flown a rev mind you, but it looks similar. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycarl60 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have a Parastunter quad, Beamer 1.8 quad and 11 revs and can say the quad foils do fly like revs but obviously not as precise, so I don't think you will have any problems with a rev. Just remember you can't do figure nines with a rev as often as you can with a foil and get away with it without incurring some damage:) I like the small quad foils for those high wind yah-hoo moments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Watson Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi Watty, not easier as such, it is that I flew 4 line parafoils and they seem to fly basic to the revs. Not having flown a rev mind you, but it looks similar. Dan Ah, I see. In that case, with your experience with quad line foils, I don't think you would have a problem getting the basic controls down. Then comes practice, practice, and more practice to where you are able to do just about anything with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynx Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hi everyone, I use to fly traction kites from about 2002-2005 and quit because I was getting hurt being dragged a lot.Any way I was wondering would i be able to handle quad easier than dual line. Thanks Dan Dan ~ Seeing we share the same general concerns (PAIN!)... I would suggest a: REVOLUTION 1.5 QUAD! You won't be sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilliwack Dan Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks every one, going to try a rev. Do they have demo kites at this weekend in Vanier Park? If so maybe I could try and get hooked. Thanks again Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Watson Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks every one, going to try a rev. Do they have demo kites at this weekend in Vanier Park? If so maybe I could try and get hooked. Thanks again Dan Pretty much every rev you see flying in the sky is a demo kite. The majority of rev fliers will be happy to let you have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdilucca Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks every one, going to try a rev. Do they have demo kites at this weekend in Vanier Park? If so maybe I could try and get hooked. Thanks again Dan Hey Dan we'll let you try a rev at Varnier this weekend and get you hooked for sure!! Cheers and I'll see you soon! Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobw Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Pretty much every rev you see flying in the sky is a demo kite. The majority of rev fliers will be happy to let you have a go. Seriously. I would love to have some more local playmates. And if all it takes is a few crash and burns? NP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilliwack Dan Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 two more sleeps, getting excited ! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Dan, did you get taken care of this weekend? I'm sorry, I don't recall if we got a chance to meet, but I'd be sad if we didn't get a chance to put you in the sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilliwack Dan Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi John, I didn't get to meet you or get in the air, so I did the next best thing and bought a B vented to start with. I had a blast at the meet, it was great meeting a lot of nice people, and i look forward to some of the fun fly's. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Right on, you have some good folks up in your area. See you on the field sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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