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[Nic]

Hi, another newbie here, a certified 'child of the Revolution', recent convert from 2 lines.

I have a customised Rev 1.5 SLE (a PBSK appliqued beauty) and a standard Rev 1.

I like the rigidity of the SLE and also the way a Rev1 flies.

I know several people have put SLE spars in a Rev 1 - how does it affect the flying, is it worth doing, rather than buying another kite?

I am also thinking about getting UL spars for the Rev 1 to give me a full range of flying conditions. Is this a good idea?

BTW, love the site and the forum - lots to learn from! If moderators keep info about how people come across the site, I was givena link to John's Looney Tunes performance, being told it is the 'standard to aspire to!'

[Jason Paul]

You can replace the SLE in the 1.5 with SS P300s. Makes for better light wind performance and overall snappier response. Since doing this, I can't stand to fly with the SLE.

One possible downside for some is that the frame is more flexible. Quad sticks help.

Jason

[monkey]

SLE rods will work fine in a Rev 1, though my preference is to only use them in very high winds, I kinda like the flex of the regular rods.

My absolute fave combo, in the right wind, is a Rev 1 with the SUL ("professional use only") rods.

[Penny Lingenfelter]

I know several people have put SLE spars in a Rev 1 - how does it affect the flying, is it worth doing, rather than buying another kite?

I didn't know this.

I like flying with the SLE. when there is enough wind.

BB

Penny