makatakam Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 6 hours ago, John Barresi said: Happy 2017 everyone, and thanks for all the fish. Leaving the planet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daougie Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Vogon constructor fleet spotted?Or perhaps a quad stack?Sent from my SM-G920W8 using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 10 hours ago, makatakam said: Leaving the planet? Nope!! Saw him New Years Day - nothing unusual to report! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 At the very least, I'm happily moving into another kind of universe where the possibilities are endless. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 On 1/3/2017 at 6:24 PM, John Barresi said: At the very least, I'm happily moving into another kind of universe where the possibilities are endless. Always better to be the one at the rudder, rather than relying on someone else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Or being able to actually solve problems, instead of being limited to excuses or smokescreen. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 18 hours ago, John Barresi said: Or being able to actually solve problems, instead of being limited to excuses or smokescreen. Oh, John, they aren't even to the point of admitting there are problems. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Dragut Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 i am sure JB is having an Ace on the sleeve and soon a new Barresi kite will emerge on the market 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 56 minutes ago, bbailey49 said: Oh, John, they aren't even to the point of admitting there are problems. I had a comment and decided to take the high road. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Good things ahead, high road is the only way to get there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Any event that marks the end of an era simultaneously heralds the beginning of the next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Don't worry, though, the 1.5 Classic or whatever the crap they call it will satisfy all of your B-Series needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 On January 12, 2017 at 6:00 PM, bbailey49 said: Don't worry, though, the 1.5 Classic or whatever the crap they call it will satisfy all of your B-Series needs For context... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Did you see the pictures of it? Neither did I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 In truth, that's their follow up to a post I made earlier today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 6 hours ago, makatakam said: Did you see the pictures of it? Neither did I. Don't worry, I'm sure they'll soon be in the hands of the propaganda fliers with glowing Facebook posts and videos expounding on how it's such a joy to fly and how Joe, David, and Lolly can do no wrong. But you must remember "if it doesn't say Rev, it's just a copy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khsidekick Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I bought one of the "other brands" kite bags for my kid. Quality of materials is way less than my Rev bag but for $80 it will do just fine for my 14 year old. It's about what I expected for where it was made and the price. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 New Brand.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 What bothers me most (and the two most affected are too honorable to mention it themselves) is the fact that nothing from Rev has acknowledged, thanked, or even mentioned @John Barresi or @Bazzer in spite of their contributions to the success of the B-Series or the B-Series Pro and the Rev brand in general. Rev had the original idea, yes, but these two made the damn thing really fly. They call us "family", but my family doesn't treat people like that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Sorry but I'm tired of biting my tongue.. I literally got thrashed and verbally abused when I posted a review of the Freilein Kites, they didn't care that I had also posted a review of the Reflex and even a Trifinity Printed Rev. I'm not compensated by ANY kite company for my opinion or endorsement, so ... As for other personalities that have evolved the Revolution brand for them, I agree with you on every front, Without folks like JB, Bazzer, Eliot Shook and a few others, Rev would not have been able to maintain their market as well. Sure they took a very good shape and turned the kiting world on it's leading edge but they had a lot of outside help in refining the design. There's always been an "IN" crowd and then everybody else. As much as I hate to say it like this, It seems like their family memberships may have expired along with their patent.. You have to also mention the many dealers that Rev has decided to directly compete with on many fronts. That's a tough pill to swallow when you've represented a brand for so long and they decide to market directly. It kind of makes you wonder if there's another reason they named their most recent offering, The Reflex.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Dragut Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 you are right, funny part is they make the selling at a higher price then any other dealer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 iQuad's retirement met much the same response from Rev, not so much as a casual tip of the hat. I'd like to think I've been kind and deferred sufficiently to Revolution during this transition, I've certainly tried to be conscious about it while still taking care of my own needs. All good, whatever. Fly kites, share fun, inspire and be inspired, the best kites sell themselves. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 23 hours ago, John Barresi said: Fly kites, share fun, inspire and be inspired, the best kites sell themselves. Great wisdom there..I only wish more people felt that way.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern Balodis Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 All, just dust in the wind. Fresh Breezes in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just for continuity. B-Series ... Reflex ... B-flex 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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