No love for the Reflex line?

[Wayne Dowler]

 

If I understood the promo materials and pix - the end "innies" are stepped down and will accept both the new and old rods. May need a slight bunji adjustment?

[RaginCajun]

No can do. 

[Edmond Dragut]

the Rev frame is not working in Reflex kite. because of end caps and length 

[RaginCajun]

Length is fine with the 1.5 size Reflex,  the diameter is what's different. 

[Edmond Dragut]

Rev 1,5 is having 31" spars, new Reflex models have also 31" spars. old Reflex are 32.6". i do not paid attention the question was referring to the NEW models 

[Wayne Dowler]

So someone tell me I'm not crazy and did see a "new" end fitting that would use both the newer Reflex rods and the older rod sets!! Is it on a different model?? 

Making me think I have a case of CRS!!

[riffclown]

27 minutes ago, Wayne Dowler said:

So someone tell me I'm not crazy and did see a "new" end fitting that would use both the newer Reflex rods and the older rod sets!! Is it on a different model?? 

Making me think I have a case of CRS!!

That feature was touted but I have yet to see it implemented anywhere.. But in all honesty, I don't even follow Rev any more.

[makatakam]

1 hour ago, Wayne Dowler said:

So someone tell me I'm not crazy and did see a "new" end fitting that would use both the newer Reflex rods and the older rod sets!! Is it on a different model?? 

Consistency is no longer one of Revolution Kites' strong points. It takes forethought to make things compatible.

[peterbruusmadsen]

Wow. Just read this tread https://kitelife.com/forum/index.php?/topic/7717-B-Series-...-Reflex-...-B-flex and now I almost feel bad having ordered a Classic Reflex!

[Wayne Dowler]

Pardon me asking - but what is a "classic Reflex"? There are Reflexes (2 sizes - 1.5 and slightly larger) and the rebranded "B" called a "Classic", also in 1.5 size. Yes the "Classic" does come with the reflex technology.

Your terminology confuses me!

[peterbruusmadsen]

This one https://www.kiteworld.co.uk/acatalog/Revolution-1-5-Reflex-Classic-.html#SID=78

Sorry, I'm very new to Rev kites and don't have the terminology quite down yet.

[RaginCajun]

Classic Rev is a Bflex, same sail pattern as a B. 

[riffclown]

Rev has decided the paperclip technology is the next new thing and has decided to equip all of their kites with it.. I still see Rerlex when I look at the logo..

[riffclown]

1 hour ago, peterbruusmadsen said:

Wow. Just read this tread https://kitelife.com/forum/index.php?/topic/7717-B-Series-...-Reflex-...-B-flex and now I almost feel bad having ordered a Classic Reflex!

Don't.  We do understand..

[Bill Clay]

Of all the options in the new Reflex lineup, I believe you made the right choice. It's a 1.5 size, that makes it a thousand times more versatile or customizable with other frame options compared to the XX...

I bought the XX a little over a year ago, then learned my lesson. I promptly exchanged it for a B...


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[John Barresi]

FYI, I know for a fact our sponsor http://www.thekiteshoppe.com has a surplus of B's in stock.

[Wayne Dowler]

I apologize for being so blunt. I forget that not everyone is so up on what Rev has been using to label their sails.

That said - just by swapping those "inny" connectors to the older cap system, will allow use of all the old frames they make!

[makatakam]

@peterbruusmadsen The kite you purchased will serve you well and you will enjoy it. Don't worry about the decision you made. The kite is well-made and capable of doing everything you will want it to once you gain experience. It is a bit more forgiving to the beginning flyer than other designs and will help you learn control more quickly. Ignore the politics in the other topic you read. Change is never easy and there will always be a few "bumps" along the way. Rev Kites will eventually fill in the gaps created by heading in a new direction, and all will be well again. It's a good kite and can do many things the older models can't.

[peterbruusmadsen]

Thanks guys. It should be here tomorrow. Really looking forward to trying it.

[John Barresi]

2 hours ago, makatakam said:

The kite you purchased will serve you well and you will enjoy it. Don't worry about the decision you made.

Hear hear.

[khsidekick]

I think you made a good choice. A bit of the old and a new twist with the kite coming with reflex rods. You can change them out or turn them around for more of a traditional 1.5 kiting experience or fly it with the springs against the kite. Your going to love it. [emoji847]

 

 

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[SHBKF]

The controversial springs.  A little bitty wire, a sleeve on the tube & some Velcro.  This one has a vinyl protector added to the vertical.

Good lookin' kite.  Hard to go wrong with red, white, blue & black.  And look at that curved leading edge, nice.

And it fits inside the pick up fully assembled.  Who needs others riding along?

This one is staying with me.  It's a keeper.   SHBKF

[riffclown]

That kite seems familiar

[Paul LaMasters]

Add 16 inch magic sticks, so it will roll-up (clam-shell) too.  

The "catch" is done with the bottom lines (honest!)

I have that exact patriotic kite pictured above and don't use it, preferring the discontinued Zen(s),.... so if anyone is interested I could make you an extraordinary deal!

[peterbruusmadsen]

Just got home from the first flights with my new rev. There wasn't must wind and a lot of active air, so not great kite weather (it was inland). But so far I like it. Looking forward to some more wind and hopefully to get some good beach time on it soon.

Just want to say thank you to you guys for all the help and advice. It's much appreciated