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dangerdan

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posted on 5-4-2016 at 06:57 PM

I set mine setup for max reverse also

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posted on 6-4-2016 at 10:27 AM

Quote: Originally posted by riffclown

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

I've decided I need a rev for myself and to get the kids flying again. They seem to prefer the stunt kites over the power kites. I know, I've failed somewhere along the line

What type and size for inland flying?

First Rev.. EXP is a good start.. Can be had for under $200 new. I bought my first Rev from Bladerunner. An SLE.

Thanks riff. I've got to figure out a way to make this happen this year. I think I would really like one and hopefully the kids as well. They are both decent 4 line foil fliers so hopefully that will help a little with the learning curve.

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posted on 14-2-2017 at 08:07 PM

just a Rev

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posted on 14-2-2017 at 08:46 PM

Hey Smeag!

I think we should get together and stack your two Blasts with my three blasts!

You remember seeing me fly the Blast stack at IBX2016?

Fun stuff!
Paul

Quote: Originally posted by Smeagol

Fly a 2 stack of Blasts and you'll reconsider Revs being used as power kites.. or a 2-4 or 4-8.

Those are beasts! I still have to try my Blast 3 stack one of these days.

I have a Rev 1.5 SUL and HQ Mojo I might be letting go of pretty soon here.

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posted on 14-2-2017 at 08:49 PM

If anyone wants to learn the REVs and is going to IBX2017...let me know.

I can teach you.

For me, I learned the REVs first and then Power Kites. People tell me to stop flying my Power kites like a REV. I like to make the Power Kites fly backward and a vertical side slide.

Good fun!

See you all at IBX!!
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posted on 15-2-2017 at 07:37 AM

This is a write-up I made to help Newbies.

Most disagree with what I recommend since I am trying to get people to spend $500 for their first kite vs $400 for something that will not match future purchases (i.e. of other 1.5 REVs).

You are allowed to disagree...this was written with inland (Denver) winds in mind. However, this is my opinion.

Paul

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posted on 15-2-2017 at 10:26 AM

Your attachment in the above post is very helpful chock full of information & recommendations. I have followed a similar path but not in that exact order. Here in the mountains of Virginia I find I like the mid-vent 1.5 for it's wide range & ability to absorb gusts.

Thanks for the fine read. I am going to print it out & put it with my kite documentation. Have most of the Revs mentioned except for the NYM & no indoor yet. Don't have a place to use one. Got interested in power kites & side tracked by Revs for a bit.

Just out here in the sticks flyin, SHBKF

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