I'm looking at getting one for my mom. She has abasic knowledge of four stringer kites, but I am not sure where to begin for buying one. Like terminology 3 wrap 4 wrap. Vented. Ahhh its like starting powerkiting all over again. It took me almost 2years to figure out what depower meant, and I owned one. Any and all help needed. Thanks guys.

Oh I forgot local winds are around 10 to 20 mph most days but if hey make one that goes from 0 to 20 with something like a spare change that would be awesome.

I think ... more wraps = stronger but more weight. Vents allow you to fly in higher wind and make the kite lighter. But I could be wrong.

Reckon you want a 1.5 SLE for learning on ...

It has been a while since I priced them out but I am pretty certain that the John Barassi [sp?] editions all come with two sets of spars -2 wrap & 3 wrap. Most of the usual dealer suspects carry them in multiple color/ colour combinations.

Between 2 wrap, 3 wrap and "5" wrap [the spar pockets are big enough to fit two leading edges] they can take a fair wind range. And yes the wrap count refers to the number of wraps [think of traditional carbon fiber construction ie laying up] in the spar.

I would probably go with non -vented or single vent in those winds.

ok more vents higher winds. Price really isn't an issue so I was curious. Thanks guys.

Talk to Kent at A Wind of Change.
I bought all my Revs from him.

Around uere thr guys and gals would be flying full vents or super vents with 10 - 20... no pull, just smooth team flying.

ron

I would go with 1.5 SLE for the gusting winds for beginners.
The B series is more expensive then what a beginners needs.
The SLEs thicker leading edge spar ( 1/2 inch dia tube ? ) is very hard to break, and being a bit heavier it make the kite fly slower. ( easier to fly)
When ready to upgrade, you can buy lighter 1/4 inch spars for the 1.5
But for the most info, check with the rev forum.
Also on the rev forum look for local flyers that are happy to help out.


Ken