Power Kite Forum

Quad line stunt kite

smug stacy - 26-10-2014 at 10:19 AM

I guess this kinda qualifies as "smaller toys for your quiver"

I'm shopping for a good quad line stunt kite for the heck of it - one of the bow-tie shaped ones, not a quad line foil with handles. I'm thinking it would be fun to fly around during those times when the big kite is on the ground (like if I'm taking a break or something).

I don't really know that much about them - like which ones are the reliable brands, and which ones are the sketchier off brands. I'm definitely wanting something that I can get parts for in the future if I need them.

Any recommendations on brand/model?

WELDNGOD - 26-10-2014 at 10:51 AM

It's called a Revolution or Rev for short. And they aren't cheap. http://www.revkites.com/

indigo_wolf - 26-10-2014 at 12:45 PM

Revs show up for sale on the GWTW Forumwith a fair amount of frequency. Sometimes the prices are quite reasonable.

Two older Revs currently being sold to $150 and $100 respectively, here.

An HQ Mosquito being sold for $80. Not as precise as a Rev, but shouldn't matter if it's just for scooting around.

Some other alternatives are mentioned and pictured here:
http://www.gwtwforum.com/index.php?topic=5837.0

The Revolution is the benchmark, but if you're not competing you might be just as happy with one of the alternatives.

The SK Tarantula recently caught my eye.



I have a couple of Revs and the red haired stepchild that is the Eliot Dropkick, just because I love it's slightly alien look.



ATB,
Sam

smug stacy - 26-10-2014 at 12:56 PM

From browsing a couple of websites, the prices look like they are about what I was expecting to pay (~300 bucks give or take). I'm guessing revolution are the current go-to guys.
It also looks like HQ has one - although the demo for it is a grainy 5 year old 5:3 aspect ratio youtube video.....which isn't very promising LOL

smug stacy - 26-10-2014 at 12:58 PM

Quote: Originally posted by indigo_wolf  
Revs show up for sale on the GWTW Forumwith a fair amount of frequency. Sometimes the prices are quite reasonable.

Two older Revs currently being sold to $150 and $100 respectively, here.

An HQ Mosquito being sold for $80. Not as precise as a Rev, but shouldn't matter if it's just for scooting around.

Some other alternatives are mentioned and pictured here:
http://www.gwtwforum.com/index.php?topic=5837.0

The Revolution is the benchmark, but if you're not competing you might be just as happy with one of the alternatives.

The SK Tarantula recently caught my eye.



I have a couple of Revs and the red haired stepchild that is the Eliot Dropkick, just because I love it's slightly alien look.


ATB,
Sam


Oh - very nice!

sadsack - 26-10-2014 at 01:59 PM

try a NPW, they fly in all most no wind. Most of then are 4 lines

riffclown - 27-10-2014 at 08:48 PM

Rev kites are the standard for quad line framed stunt kites. You can get an EXP new for less than $200. As WG said, they can be pretty pricey. The Spirit Quad is also a very nice 4 line stunt kite.

Love those Revs

southpadreburt - 29-10-2014 at 11:45 AM

My wife and I are wind junkies with inflatable kites, foil kites, windsurfers and buggies. The Rev kites fill in when the wind is low and you need a wind fix. We started with one standard B series Rev and soon found we needed the vented and full vented B series Rev. When you buy the B series you get an extra frame set of carbon rods. This lets you save money when you buy additional kites as sail only. The Revs are great kites.

Smeagol - 30-10-2014 at 05:35 PM

I have a HQ Mojo quad I've been trying to move over on GWTW forum for $85. It's kite only though, you'd need lines/handles.

ssayre - 31-10-2014 at 12:40 PM

Smeagol, can you fly that mojo off lines and handles from a power kite?

riffclown - 31-10-2014 at 12:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre  
Smeagol, can you fly that mojo off lines and handles from a power kite?


I can answer that one for you.. You'll need fairly light lines for the Mojo..Anything more than the 90#-100# lines they come with will weigh it down pretty heavily.. The Mojo is sized closer to the B2 than a regular Rev. I Highly advise stunt lines for this kite.

ssayre - 31-10-2014 at 01:10 PM

Thanks Riff, I figured as much but wasn't sure. Awfully tempting since I have been considering a quad line for awhile but I only have 2 dual line sets of unequal length and I would have to fabricate some handles. Not to mention the fact that I need a new pair of shoes worse than a kite right now.

Smeagol - 31-10-2014 at 01:57 PM

Yeah power kite line would probably weigh it down a bit. I have some bulk #200 and #100 berry blue line I could throw in, you could make up a lineset for it. ;)

smug stacy - 2-11-2014 at 11:26 AM

Quote: Originally posted by southpadreburt  
My wife and I are wind junkies with inflatable kites, foil kites, windsurfers and buggies. The Rev kites fill in when the wind is low and you need a wind fix. We started with one standard B series Rev and soon found we needed the vented and full vented B series Rev. When you buy the B series you get an extra frame set of carbon rods. This lets you save money when you buy additional kites as sail only. The Revs are great kites.


Man - we are the exact same wind junkie page here. There are some harder days where I want to pack all the gear (helmet. pads harness, prepare to get launched, etc)- and there are other casual says where I just want to stroll to the smaller open field down the street and just laugh and fly something.

Thanks for the info on the specific revs. From he website, I noticed there were some that were vented and others that weren't. I'm guessing it adds some stability? The B looks like the kite to buy.

standard, vented, full vented

southpadreburt - 2-11-2014 at 12:07 PM

The three forms of the B series are standard, vented, and full vented. Standard is a solid sail with a set of light rods and med. rods and is good for me from 6 - 9 mph. The vented has two screens in the sail that allow for more wind but increases the low end requirements. I like my vented in 9 to 12 mph. The full vented has four screens in the sail and requires more wind than the vented but flies in higher wind. I enjoy my full vent from 11 to 18 mph. The full vented comes with med. and heavy duty frames. The kites depower so you can fly them in higher wind if you like. If you enjoy the first one you buy, you will probably have all three before it is over. You can always buy the kite only and use your extra rods. Wind ranges are on the web as the information above is only my preference.