4lnKITE Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Alright everyone, you've all been a big help in the past, I don't think this will be any different. I'm making my own bag for my revs, the decision was made by revolution being sold out of their bags, and I just kinda like to be different. I've got the design done and have begun sewing but I'm looking for some patches for the outside, and maybe inside of the bag. Can anyone help with somewhere to get Revolution, Revguild, Laser pro, polokites, Los Hermanos or KITELIFE (ah-hem, JB) patches. anything will help. Wish me luck as I've never sewn before and I'm learning as I go. Quote
Jeepster Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I'd start with the companies first. A phone call to Lolly or Ben might be the first place to start. You left out Shani ... the owner usually answers the phone. Or, e-mail in the case of polo! As a side note ... it's hard to make a kite bag as good as the Rev bag for less money. Good luck, Tom Quote
4lnKITE Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks Tom. I already recieved an email back from Polo, he's gonna throw a patch or two in with the new kite when it ships. I looked at the websites but an old-fashioned phone call may be the way to go. if anyone has seen any out there let me know though. Just checked cafe press, they have EVERYTHING else, no patches though. Quote
John Barresi Posted January 7, 2012 Report Posted January 7, 2012 Far as I know, Rev doesn't have any but we may still have some iQuad 5th Anniversary patches left (you'd need to check with Monkey). Quote
Baloo Posted January 7, 2012 Report Posted January 7, 2012 There were some Rev 20th Anniversary patches, you might find some of those about, I am afreaid I have 2, but they are sewn on my Rev bag. Not available I am afraid. Quote
4lnKITE Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks guys, I did call Revolution, they scrounged up a couple 20th anniversary patches, into the wind is also checking on if they have any laying around, thanks John, I'll check with monkey. I know Tom had said its hard to make a bag cheaper, I've spent $100 on the materials, and being as I enjoy it I won't charge myself for the labor. Quote
Tomcat14 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 Get a small butane torch for melt/sealing the edges of the material. Quote
4lnKITE Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks Tomcat, luckily the ladies at the fabric store gave me that advise as well. It's coming along. If I can figure out how to post a picture on here I'll put some pics up. If not I'll post them on Facebook and you all can check them out there. Quote
4lnKITE Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Posted January 11, 2012 Alright guys, and gals , I finished the bag last night. Can't seem to upload photos here with a mobile device. I'll try from my home computer tonight, but the iPad and phone aren't working. Feel free to check a couple of picks out on Facebook. The name is Justin Abel. I'll double check to make sure the pics are on public but if not send a friend request; more kite friends are always good!!! Quote
John Barresi Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 Sweet, can't wait to see it... When you do, can you elaborate on the functionality? Always keen to know what goes into a project. Quote
4lnKITE Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Posted January 12, 2012 Will do, John. The design was from a picture of a buddies rev bag. It has six kite pockets the one on the right is a little larger to accomodate the incoming shockwave. each sleeve will hold at least 2 1.5's in their sleeve. The pockets, by chance each ended up as two pockets; just by design and sewing. Works out well though for handles in the back and line sets in the front. I'll see you in April John an you can check it out. Not perfect by any means but a good first try. Quote
4lnKITE Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Posted February 18, 2012 Just posted some pics in my gallery Rev B Series. Finally realized you have to upload pics from a real computer, not a mobile Apple device. Quote
4lnKITE Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks RR, it's serving it's purpose. I keep this up though and it won't be big enough to hold all the revs. . Still waiting on some patches from Los Hermanos And Polo with the arrival of the Polo mid-vent. Quote
Reef Runner Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks RR, it's serving it's purpose. I keep this up though and it won't be big enough to hold all the revs. . Still waiting on some patches from Los Hermanos And Polo with the arrival of the Polo mid-vent. Well, that's a good reason to make another bag (bigger). It usually take two or three attempts, before you get it big enough........... You've got two choices, sell some kites, or make a bigger bag - or both ! Quote
4lnKITE Posted March 24, 2012 Author Report Posted March 24, 2012 Well, I used to DJ; kites are kinda like my records, haven't DJ'd in 5 years still can't bring myself to sell a record... BIGGER BAG IT IS!!! Quote
Reef Runner Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 This "Bigger Bag" is really taking a long time, to materialize 1 Quote
4lnKITE Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Posted June 6, 2012 Reef Runner, let's just see how these drawings go this month. then we'll see what happens. Just got a custom indoor last week and the Polo mid came in 3 or 4 weeks ago. Have my eye on a Zen but waiting for the drawings before jumping in with both feet. worst case I just kick a few of the red-headed step children (single lines) out of the bag; at that point I'm pretty sure I could store 2 of each kind I rev; now that my wife is flying that may become a necessity. We'll see how she progresses. Happy winds! Quote
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