swifty_canada Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ladies and gentlemen I am at a loss how to find a source of second hand Rev kites, or sails. I have a fully vented 1.5, with both a 3 and a 4 wrap frame and just cannot seem to get fast enough reliable winds up here in Vancouver so I want something I can fly in 4-10 mph. I know the simplest thing would be to buy a B series or a 1.5 without vents but I cannot afford that right now so I am hoping to buy a sail from someone as I dont need the frame or handles etc. Could anyone suggest a website to check out ? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ask here? Try also GWTW swap meet and I'm sure some others. What's your price range?? Used kites are usually sold on a condition scale 1-10, 10 being new, 1 being trashed. Look or ask for something 7-8 on the scale, used but not worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 There are two used Revs on e-Bay right now. Both look very good. The B-series is complete, including snagless handles and custom stake, but has line problem, which means you could make it into two shorter sets with a little bit of work. The Pnk/Gld/Blu 1.5 SLE is kite only, without the SLE leading edge tubes. I have purchased from this seller before, more than once, with no problems. My preference would be the B-series because of the extras. I didn't check Craigslist. They occasionally show up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I put a new leading edge on this one and never use it. It's a bit stretched but flys just fine. $75 for the sail only, shipped to Canada and I'll cover PayPal fees. Let me know if you need more pics. http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/6064-rev-15-b-series-sail-only-cheap/?p=46533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I've dealt with Reved before (almost running out of fabric - how is your sister?) and can vouch for him. I'm in Canada too, and he helped me out a lot when I was very new to the Rev game. Don't hesitate to get in touch with him. I think the idea of the second sail is the right way to go. With all respect, the idea of burning holes in your primary kite gives me the willies. Get a sail and get a bridle kit so that you have choices about what you fly that day. When my ship came in and I could buy three ABS kites, I got the UL, midvent and fullvent. With those three I can fly in most anything and they are all ready to go whenever I get the time. Good Luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 http://kitelife.com/kl-archive/general-topics/buy-sell-trade-used-kites/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Reved - is this Kite vented at all ? I cant tell from the pics... When you say stretched can you please be more specific as I am a newbie and dont really understand the ramifications of that. PS Thanks John for the links... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Off to dinner right now. I'll take more pics and get back to you in a couple hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 No vents in this B series. A little streached out means that the fabric is a bit loose on the bottom edge near the center of the kite instead of being flat. Details of the leading edge and screen I replaced. New hot pink bridle. Overall a good kite with lots of life left in it. Hey RevRookie. Thanks for the good words. PM me and let me know what your building these days and what you need. I rarely fly the 1.5's anymore. Usually the B2, and the 1.8 size I designed is my favorite. Still spending the whole summer at the Russian River in northern California. This one is my current favorite 1.8 sized quad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just looked at the kite. Jump on it! Reved is a regular here and trustworthy. That sail has no vents. The colors are black and lime -- look brownish because of the lighting. With a new leading edge, it's a steal at that price. Edit: I see Reved got his post in just as I was typing mine -- oh, well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 All kites stretch over time. The B series sail was design with this in mind. The panel layout channels the wind to help with precision. Supplemental note: revs will fly even when the sail is pretty much see through. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I put a new leading edge on this one and never use it. It's a bit stretched but flys just fine. $75 for the sail only, shipped to Canada and I'll cover PayPal fees. Let me know if you need more pics. http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/6064-rev-15-b-series-sail-only-cheap/?p=46533 Reved, one last question please. What wind speeds will work for this kite with a 3 wrap frame in it? That is important to me thanks. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 No vents in this B series. A little streached out means that the fabric is a bit loose on the bottom edge near the center of the kite instead of being flat. Details of the leading edge and screen I replaced. New hot pink bridle. Overall a good kite with lots of life left in it. Hey RevRookie. Thanks for the good words. PM me and let me know what your building these days and what you need. I rarely fly the 1.5's anymore. Usually the B2, and the 1.8 size I designed is my favorite. Still spending the whole summer at the Russian River in northern California. This one is my current favorite 1.8 sized quad. PS.... Sorry this was meant to be in my last reply. Is made of ripstop or Icarex? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 #2 says the kite is better a little loose. Price just went up to $150. JK When I first started I needed a lot of wind to fly. Now, not so much. I think JB could fly in a vacuum chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ok I have looked at the links you sent me and understood that a stretched sail does hurt things too badly also the wind speed is shown in one of the other posts. So yes I will take it, I assume that your last comment wasn't serious about doubling in price ☺ Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Cool. PM me with your address and stuff and I'll send you my pp addy. Now I can buy some motors for my next copter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks I will PM you and get your details for Paypal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Well I thought I was going to be real busy today with some chimney repair, but it's raining. Haven't seen rain in months. Hope it puts out some of those fires. Enjoy your rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Well I thought I was going to be real busy today with some chimney repair, but it's raining. Haven't seen rain in months. Hope it puts out some of those fires. Enjoy your rev So sorry I have been in meetings all day and just got out. I appreciate the trust you have in me by sending it already without payment received. I will try and get paypal working on my cell phone and pay you now. RoySent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 It's a beautiful thing. I think I'm gonna cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks for all the help and advice people... Now just waiting on USPS for my baby to arrive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Kite arrived last night. Just had a quick look at it and as soon as there is some wind I will get it onto the air. Stay tuned!!! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty_canada Posted September 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Flew the kite yesterday in 6 mph and above. Was real fun until wind died and I had to fight to keep it aloft in the 4 mph range. Big smiles all around. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 With time you will begin to love that 4-mph wind range. That is where the tricks you can do with a Rev, like axels and catch and throw, become easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 With the 2 sails - you should have most winds covered now. Not the extremes on both ends, but just about everything in between. What frames do you have? 2, 3, 4 wrap cover most all ranges. Or substitute a black race frame for the 2 wrap. Just be aware the race frame flexes and rebounds differently than the "wrap" frames. Not bad, just different!! Some like them, some don't - it's personal like, over just going with what you hear! Also remember, you can put any of the 1.5 frames in any of the 1.5 sails! I don't however, suggest using a 4 wrap in a std, it will put the sail in too much wind and possibly stretch it. Once stretched, it won't return to original shape! Rather if you feel a 4 wrap is needed in a std, put up the vented instead.It will handle the winds much better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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