RevRookie Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I want to try an experiment in venting, but I'm on a very limited budget, so I'm looking for a beat up sail and a heavy set of rods. I'd even like some "tomato stakes" if you've got them. 8-) I think I could work around even a ripped or torn sail, so search the bottoms of your kite bags and help me make my high wind dreams come true. Thanks Kelly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Oooohh, are you doing some "cigar venting"? Burning holes in the sail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oapbillf Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I was gonna try some "tea bagging" myself. Looks like fun You WAS Double dare you !!! Home-made sail with EXP rods and I know the image is upside down, zoom into the centre ! Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGower Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 you've got mice that can spell lol love it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yup! All of you know where this is going then. We've had a week of Chinook winds here - 50-60 kph gusting here, and 70-80 kph a little further south. These are the warm dry winds that can take us from -30 when you go to bed, to hearing water running thru the eavestrough at 3 AM. I want something I can control in that sort of wind. We get a dozen or so of these sessions every winter. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind] The French stars really intrigue me: I'm actually going to try a reverse experiment where I put on as little sail as I can, then add to it bit by bit until it flies. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 You did notice that the design of that kite, has the rods in front of the sail, not back like regular?? Something to do with the lack of sail, I'd think!! Alden Miller has one we call "Vickie", after Victoria's Secret, basically covers the rods and an outline, but not much more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I think this is the above mentioned Alden Miller Rev... This was taken at Wildwood last year, during 35mph winds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yep, that's "her"!! Flew her at WSIKF 2 summers ago! Actually flies well in reverse too! No venting at all, just what you see!! Another nickname - "The Flying Thong"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yup! All of you know where this is going then. We've had a week of Chinook winds here - 50-60 kph gusting here, and 70-80 kph a little further south. These are the warm dry winds that can take us from -30 when you go to bed, to hearing water running thru the eavestrough at 3 AM. I want something I can control in that sort of wind. We get a dozen or so of these sessions every winter. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind] The French stars really intrigue me:image.jpg I'm actually going to try a reverse experiment where I put on as little sail as I can, then add to it bit by bit until it flies. Wish me luck! I could send you some Red White or Blue AirX 700N and you can make your own. My sister works at a sail loft and said they have lots of extra scraps in those colors. I plan on going the opposite direction and making a SUL with tea bagging. Post pics of your project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I would love some fabric scraps, although I'm not familiar with that type. The red & white colours would be very appropriate for a Canadian - maybe I could do a small maple leaf in the center where the Rev logo usually is, with vertical strips of fabric out on the wings. I'll PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGower Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 woah woah woah are we really about thongs and kites in the same sentence lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I thought that was what beach flying was all about?!? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yep, that's "her"!! Flew her at WSIKF 2 summers ago! Actually flies well in reverse too! No venting at all, just what you see!! Another nickname - "The Flying Thong"! Funny you say that. My PoloVTD flies in reverse in lower winds than upright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yep, that's "her"!! Flew her at WSIKF 2 summers ago! Actually flies well in reverse too! No venting at all, just what you see!! Another nickname - "The Flying Thong"! Why be so obvious? How about the Ipanema Rev? I was getting a little weirded out when this thread started mentioning tea bagging and thongs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'm still looking for rods and a bridle that I can work with to be the skeleton for my minimalist creation. Anybody got a beater set that's taking up space that could be occupied by something new and flashy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Any rod set and stock bridle could be your basis!! You need a LE pocket (sleeve) no matter what you try! What you do after that...........??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I only have one Rev, so I'm not going to take any chances with those rods. That's why I'm looking for a beater set that I can 'experiment' with. I need a crash test dummy is what I'm saying, but I don't have the $100 to just go out and buy a new set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Mal Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Why don't you just size it to fit an 2m standard 8mm carbon rod if you're on a low budget? When I was a student I made miniatures of rev's with just one 2m long 4mm classic carbon rod... (Cut as 1.2 / 0,4 / 0,4) they where awsome ... windrange from 1 to 8 BFT Not that easy to hover precisely... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 That's about what I have ended up doing Philippe. I have a standard SLE (tomato stakes) for my leading edge that someone was getting rid of for a song, then I got a couple of Skyshark P8's for my verticals, which should give me a frame like a Mac truck. I will run a tension line around the perimeter and then add 3? Maple Leaf shapes within to act as my sails, leaving a lot of open area for vent. I've had to buy spars, bridle and end caps, so this one is not free, but... I'm also doing an ultralight version that uses 5mm rods and connectors rescued from garbage kites that were being thrown away. The connectors give the frame a dihedral aspect, so it really isn't a Rev anymore, but it will be bridled as a quad. I'm using a mylar space blanket for skin, so everything so far is coming from recycling - total cost so far is $0. So we will see how all of this turns out. Even if they suck, I still have my classic 1.5 full sail as my main quad kite. Kelly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexpmh Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I have a two wrap frame I would part with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks, but I have all the frame parts I need now. Since I'm building a high wind custom vent style, the 2 wrap would be too light for what I plan to fly in with this monster. The only parts I need now are the bridle and end caps with bungees. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Here is how the high wind ultra custom vent turned out. It has flown, but the winds have to up where you are using the second strap on the Tilley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Looks like something sold at Fredericks of Manitoba instead of Hollywood. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I'll take that as a compliment, although it really should be Fredrick's of Calgary. It is rather minimalist, but has a frame like a Mack truck. Someday I'm going to fly in 80-90 km/hr Chinook winds and I will be the only thing in the sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGower Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 nice work looks great eh (coming from another Cehnehdehiehn)CANADIAN LOL for all of you who can't spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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