Jeepster Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Congrats Jay ... Yep, the dark side it is. Once you get into Revs, you'll have lots of spare cash from selling those now unused dual line things. Do call Dave up and talk to him. Dave is a true kite enthusiast and people person, but definitely not a website designer or maintainer. He's got many more kites in inventory or storage than he has on the website. You might find he has an older kite in inventory that will stretch your winnings quite far. If he's recently stumbled upon one about the time you call, he'll make you an offer you simply can't refuse. Cheers and congrats, Tom PS ... you could simply pay off my latest bill ... you could still correctly claim that you paid for a Rev ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Congrats Jay!! Android OS ~ Tapatalk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 $250.00 to spend?? To the "Darkside", I would go!! Absolutely nothing wrong with starting out on a fully paid for SLE, but the "B" package would be great investment!! Either way you can't lose!! Keep us posted on which way you go!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Congrats Jay............... Hey John, you need to re-boot, my luck-o-meter ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Congratulations!!! Um, simple answer actually. I don't even have to say what brand of kite, I think you already know it's the dark side . . . . Hmm . . . . the only question is colors and venting. Personally, I like standard sail with 3 wrap spars as the first rev (oops, said the name). I'd go ahead and get 120 foot lines to start, because you're going to need them for group flying anyway. Plus the larger wind window will give you more time to react when you are learning. See you at the next IKE club fly - we'll bring cookies for the dark side initiation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Farlow Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Do call Dave up and talk to him. Dave is a true kite enthusiast and people person ... he'll make you an offer you simply can't refuse. I did talk to Dave and you were right, he's a great guy. He called me on his dime and offered excellent advice. The Kite Connection is now one of my favorite kite shops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Congrats Jay. Glad to see an IKEr won. Now the group will really be on you to buy a Rev. Resist the darkside. THERE IS NO RESISTING THE "DARKSIDE"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomom Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!!!! ( I know. I tried. ) kjm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 He, he, he ! Told you so ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Farlow Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I succumbed! Kite Connection custom 1.5 Icarex black rainbow with 3-wrap frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Great choice Jay. That color combo will keep you interested in flying it for a long time. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Nice choice! Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Congratulations, J. I think I would've chosen something 4 line related, as well. Or maybe a SB Pro Dancer. Tough choice. I do like your choice in sail pattern, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Nice pick Jay, happy flying brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Farlow Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks, everyone, for your comments. Now I just need a chance to fly the thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Farlow Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Officially on the dark side now. Here's the maiden flight of the Revolution I bought with the Kite Connection gift certificate I won here. http://vimeo.com/57333473 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Wahoo, awesome - solid flying!! PS: I've not been ignoring your emails, been SWAMPED working on a massive project... Should be all clear of it by the 25th at the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Farlow Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Wahoo, awesome - solid flying!! You're too kind. I was pleased to be able to keep the kite in the air and fly back and forth across the wind window ... skills I would not have had if it weren't for the lesson I got from Mike Kory and the practice I got on his kite at the Sep. 2012 Illinois Kite Enthusiasts retreat. And don't worry about the email stuff ... it's your publication! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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