Revolution 1 from 1990 line questions?

[mywindstuff]

I picked up an old Rev 1 from 1990 from its original owner, has little of no fly time on it. My question or issue is, on the stock lines (no leaders) it will not launch of the ground in a seated up right position. If I attach the upper lines directly to the bridal (not the pigtail) on top and then pull in about 12" on top on the handle end , and point the bottoms directly to the kite I can get it to launch. So I made some leaders ,12 inch on top with a knot every 3/4 inch. And 6 inch on the bottom with the same knot spacing . I assumed this would give me enough adjustment to launch and have some extra adjustment. NOPE. I again had to bring the top lines all the way to the handles and attach the other end to the bridal without the use of the pigtail on the kite bridal. but also had to put my long leaders on the bottom and my short leaders on the top (handle end) again i could make it launch in about 8 mph wind. But what an extreme . was this older version that far off and that's what I am to expect? I read countless forum messages pertaining to similar settings that netted great results on newer models. This kite came with magic sticks which I did not install. Did this model need them for stiffness etc..?

[hyzakite]

Get rid of the bottom 6" leaders. Make the top leaders on the older rev1 bridle at 8", you will be fine. Use any lineset and handles you usually use.

[Wayne Dowler]

Typical problem with the older models, try a new style bridle on the kite and equalize the lines! That should weork!!

Nice Sedgewick ya got there!!

[Tmadz]

I like the old Sedgewick design. Good color combo's don't go out of style.