Hasek Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 How do you store your extra rods in your kite bag? For now I just keep them in the plastic bags the frames come in. I've never had an issue doing this and was just wondering if anyone does anything to protect the rods a bit more than just laying them in the kite bag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I do the same my friend. Almost all my Rev have 2 frames in each bag. I keep those frames in the thin plastic sleeves, in the kite bag. In fact, I don't roll up my verticals in the kite, I put them in the plastic sleeve as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I use a medium size cardboard tube in one of the larger sleeves of my Rev bag! Still have room for a kite or two in it, but it adds a layer of protection against being stepped on or stuff shifting around in my trunk! Needs replacing sometimes, mine is warped from getting wet!! May get a piece of PVC next time!! Holds about 4 extra frames! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I use the plastic sleeve they came in and keep them in the far left pocket in my Rev bag. This does leave them a little vulnerable as they are on the outside when the bag is rolled up. Never had any issues though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrinor Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I use this storage tube and bag set up and loving it. http://www.amazon.com/s/?tag=kitelifemagaz-20&link_code=wsw&_encoding=UTF-8&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=B000UUABKO&Submit.x=16&Submit.y=4&Submit=Go http://www.amazon.com/s/?tag=kitelifemagaz-20&link_code=wsw&_encoding=UTF-8&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=B001U5JHCQ&Submit.x=19&Submit.y=12&Submit=Go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwavesailor Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks, tkrinor! Great suggestion.............. Just ordered a clear blue 'Alvin Ice Tube' for our extra Rev frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Don't forget to use the KiteLife link for ordering through amazon.com. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 He means this one, of course. http://www.kitelife.com/other-links/amazon/ (thx bb) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwavesailor Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 DOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as the kids like to say: 'My Bad!' Already ordered it.............The tube (in blue) was only $12.48 (it is listed today at $11.04) + shipping. We do buy a bit from Amazon as well Amazon Marketplace merchants. Does this work for both or just direct Amazon purchases? Is it as easy as starting at the above link to Amazon and doing our normal Amazon purchases? If so, we'll add it to our bookmarks and use it to start an Amazon search & purchases. If it's free money for making purchases you would be making an any rate, someone (Kitelife) should be getting a bit of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Not a worry. Far as I know, long as you enter Amazon initially using a KL link, it gives us like 5%-6% for the referral of any sales made during that visit. I believe it works as a cookie for 45 days or something, but jumping devices and browsers, I always suggest folks just replace their primary Amazon bookmark. Thanks a lot of thinking of it, every little bit goes a long way! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hrm, just realized I never weighed in on this one... Having been a Rev flier since 1990, I've never stored my spars in a sleeve or anything, just grouped together in one of the slots of my kite bag. Over time, spars might take little dings or minor chips in the ends of the rods, but I am SO indifferent with my equipment sometimes, and I've never had any problems from it... Again, that's just me (not really process-oriented) and if you have the discipline to sleeve everything up, then I'm sure your equipment will last longer than mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Well, now that you brought this up again, I use a very rigid (2"dia) cardboard mailing tube, with the white plastic plugs, that fit tightly into each end. I keep the frame (sets) pieces, in their respective plastic bags, but I slide them all down into the mailing tube, just for a bit more protection. Both ends of the mailing tube have a foam insert, to protect the ends of the frame pieces. I keep one end of the tube sealed with mailing tape, so only one end (the top) can be opened. Works for me........... Yeah, probably overkill, but what can I say ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 RR - I use the same setup in my Rev bag! Protects them from getting stepped on and broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasek Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Good stuff, thanks for the replies. It seems there are many that just put the rods in the bag as I do with no issues. With that, I don't think I will go out of my way to get some protection, although if I happen by something, I'll snatch it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I use an Into the Wind bag so I don't have individual compartments to keep my kites or frames. I just keep my rod sets (in their plastic sleeves) in a nylon kite sleeve so they stay together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 As I am always trying to cram in "just one more kite I might need" I keep it compact counting on the inherent toughness of the carbon tubes. So I go with plastic sleeves they came in, rubber bands holding the bundled spars together with my good intentions ID labels randomly falling off creating extra confusion. Did a 180 followed with a barrel roll in my pickup last week, three kites on board, all survived, truck's totaled though. I'm fine. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Glad to hear the kites are safe! Good that you made it too - LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Did a 180 followed with a barrel roll in my pickup last week, three kites on board, all survived, truck's totaled though. I'm fine. Yikes. Glad you and and the kites are fine. Too bad about the truck...but that's what insurance is for right? While I'm here...I keep one of my extra frame sets in the plastic sleeve thing. Don't have one for the other set, and I thought about making a fabric sleeve just for the sake of keeping the set together in one place and not rolling around everywhere, but I never got around to it. So now, that set just goes loose into a kite sleeve next to a kite. At least it's somewhat contained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGower Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 You know what they say about protection especially in this day and age. Me I think I will get the art tube to protect them at the airport. Anyone know if you can take a rev bag on the plane as carryon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I have a couple of rods in a plastic bag, loose in my mega bag. I have a couple of spare rods in my main kite case. I also have spare supersonic rods in with a supersonic and lastly my rev 1 spares are with my rev 1. So a bit of a mess really. The kite bag won't go through Perth airport as carry on. Too big. Not to mention the dangerous goods inside. Strings that could be used to choke someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 The kite bag won't go through Perth airport as carry on. Too big. Not to mention the dangerous goods inside. Strings that could be used to choke someone. They would probably frown on "kite stakes", also. I can just imagine trying to explain that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Truly a bag full of weapons..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Did a 180 followed with a barrel roll in my pickup last week, three kites on board, all survived, truck's totaled though. I'm fine. Gosh Ralph, I completely missed the part about the truck. I read "180 followed by a barrel roll", and my mind was thinking, hmmm, fancy "kite maneuvers". The part about the truck, didn't even register. Did you hit some ice, or maybe hydro plane on some standing water ? Really glad to hear that you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Did a 180 followed with a barrel roll in my pickup last week, three kites on board, all survived, truck's totaled though. I'm fine. Gosh Ralph, I completely missed the part about the truck. I read "180 followed by a barrel roll", and my mind was thinking, hmmm, fancy "kite maneuvers". The part about the truck, didn't even register. Did you hit some ice, or maybe hydro plane on some standing water ? Really glad to hear that you are ok. After two sub-zero nights it was finally a 28 degree morning & roads seemed clear but I guess there were some slick spots left. Witnesses said I was going 12 to 15 mph when I turned a corner coming off a bridge, slid, could not recover & went off a twenty foot embankment sideways. Rolled landing on the top finally tipping over onto my wheels truck still running. Actually drove my totaled truck on into town to put in my insurance claim. Good job GM! Maybe a few angels riding with me. 4D, Micron & SLE did not move from their stored position. Everything else flew though. First wreck ever, but a good one. Edit: Now I have replaced my '02 with a classic 1950 truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Glad you and the kites are alright! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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