shaun413 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi all, I'm new to the forum and to kiting in general. I'm still in college and most of my money goes to my education, but Id love to try and pick up kiting for a free time activity. I don't know how much id be able to spend, But I certainly cant afford a new one... If anyone has any budget options for a good rev kite for a beginner please let me know! Thanks for your time, I hope ill be able to be flying soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 It would't hurt to know where you're located. There are plenty of pilots willing to help. Might even find someone with an old, little used kite!! Ask - you'd be surprised!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun413 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Oh, I'm located in Central NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 There are a bunch of Jersey fliers in the area, you might see about getting together with some of them. Look on the member map, both here and on the Rev forum! They fly at Liberty State Park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun413 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Ahh! That's a little over an hour from me, but I may be able to make a trip. I'm just thinking a rev for me is not in the books right now, seems to be too expensive. I was hoping I might be able to make one myself for like 50 dollars, but I learned that is pretty difficult and would cost way more :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 http://www.kitebuilder.com/wiki/pmwiki.php/KitePlans/00080 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun413 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I could try that... But I was told lines and spars would cost way more than 50 dollars just for those parts :/ And then the risk of messing something up and wasting my money all together is there too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Check E-Bay once or twice a week for used ones. Look for something with lines and handles. Post the listing item number here and experienced flyers can advise you. You can contact E-Bay seller "flt101" about his listings. I have purchased from him before and have been satisfied. I believe he has quite a few Revs available. He may have a beater with lines and handles he can let go cheap. Even with major wear on the sail it should fly well. I have kites that I've been beating on (including learning) for six years and they show the wear but fly just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun413 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Looked around ebay and couldn't find much for my price range. I dont think I will either, I will leave this for now I suppose and try to get some money together in a few months/years. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Still try hooking up with the Jersey group! Might be able to teach you some stuff and maybe have a kite in your price range!! ( no guarantee ) Might not be the end of it, give that a try!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yes, don't give up, . . . . call or hang-out with the LSP Crowd. They will loan you a kite while you eat ketchup sandwiches to save your money. If you could get into a REV or make one yourself in your budget NO ONE would fly anything else! The fact is, you can get past the price of admission & they are a hellva' value, literally years of pleasure, alone or with a group. Only an hour away from Liberty State Park?, you have no idea how lucky you are already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun413 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 OK I will try to contact them. May I ask, do you have any contact info for them? Or a website? Thanks for the help! Oh by the way, that ketchup sandwich thing sounds gross! no way i'm eating that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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