I'm new to rev's but have been kitesurfing for a few years now mostly with depowerable foil kites. Anyway I just got my first rev - a powerblast 4->8. Does anybody know if it is possible to stack these kites?

Thanks,

Jake

I'm Thinking middle 2 kites to be solid black. Thoughts??

What would look good between the two?... .Other than two more Trifinity Rainbows please..

- I have a standard and full vent b-series. Are these OK to stack? If so, I presume I put the vented in front? If I can't stack these 2, the rest of the questions become redundant for now.

- My frames are 2 wrap, 3 wrap (2 sets), 4 wrap. Can I make a usable combination?

- Will my 80ft x 90# lines be ok? My only other linesets are 50# (50ft and 30ft) so I presume these are no good.

- How much wind do I need to fly them stacked? Will they fly in the same wind that will get my standard sail up? Or do they need as much as the vented needs?

Any other useful tips for a beginner would be appreciated :-)

Thanks

Jonathan

Not sure why they think I had problems with being dragged around the field....

Anyway I've started to make my own progressive stack 'funsized' just for fun.

31" (Violet was supposed to be 32" but shrunk)

34" 'Little Choc'

36" 'Pur'

Finally got some time to record a bit of video.

SLE 3 Wrap

EXP 3 Wrap

SLE 2 Wrap

I have already collected three Rev's, and I would like to experiment with a mini stack of dual EXP's.  I have absolutely no knowledge of how to approach stacking Rev's, and I was hoping to ask the experts on how to do this properly.

- Are stacking lines available for purchase, or do these line need to be fabricated by the individual flyer?

- What other considerations should be included in stacking Rev's (stronger flight lines, longer flight lines, etc)?

- Do certain Rev's perform better in a stacked configuration?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks from a newbie.

my first try at 5 stack on Monday

3 Bft

85 x 150lbs lines

I did a 6 stack today but felt more comfortable with the 5 stack.

During the first attempt I used the standard 13" Rev handles.

Today I used the extended 15" versions handles which gave me more overall controle.

I fly with 6 stack lines.

André

I am going to be stacking a pair of Supersonics soon.

I have several sets of Rev 1.5 Stacking lines, can I use these or do I need Longer/Shorter?

Is the 3 Wrap SLE LE going to be strong enough in the Front kite?

Apart from "hold on tight", can you give me any advice on flying a speed series stack?

Thanks in advance

WA

The Pilot can answer all your questions, I was just the camera man.

Would a stack of progressively vented sails produce less sail presure to be able to use this combination?

Can I get away just doubling up of the LE or do the verts need to be heavier as well?

Thanks.

After work on Friday, I pulled out my EXP & SLE and put 3 wrap frames in both. Made the EXP the front then set about putting the stacking lines on both. Still not 100% sure about the centre (white) line. Took them across the road to the park at Saturday lunchtime and set up. Took out some brake. Final checks then.... Up up and away!

I thought one Rev was awesome let alone two. The wind was variable 14km/h (9mph) but even at that I had arms out a fair bit of the time. I'm glad I had the whole park to myself as I could swing them around to my hearts content.

An hour just flew by and I was having a great time. I'm looking forward to some decent wind on Monday to really have a spin. Might even put them on my 120's. A whole new world of Revs has just opened up to me and I couldn't be happier.

Rob.

How does Stacking Rev's affect their min/max wind?

I have been playing around with combinations of my VTD, MID and STD B series.

In a few winds I have felt it was getting a bit light for the VTD at the front.

And a couple of times it felt like it was getting too strong for the STD at the back.

I dont have enough kites to do a stack of all the same type.

But I am interested in finding out about them too.

So what are your stack experiences?

What stack physics can you share?

WA

So Much Fun.

Pulled quite hard at times too.

I have a STD B Series in Blue/Black and a Vented B Series in Purple/Black.

I am looking a putting a Mid Vent B Series in there as a 3 Stack.

On a Colours point only. Should I get a different (Colour)/Black kite or should i match one of my existing colours to have a pair I can turn into 3 matching later?

I am leaning toward 3 different.

I have seen lots of matching or gradually changing stacks, but no pictures of unmatched kites.

If you have a picture of an unmatched stack, please post it.

So, opinions please.

Both stacks would be a 3-stack of vented, mid, standard. I'm wanting thoughts on framing and link lines.

B2 stack: 3 wrap vented, 3 wrap mid, race standard and 100# stack lines

1.5 stack: 4 wrap vented, 3 wrap mid, 3 wrap standard and 170# stack lines

Overkill?

Under-kill?

I'm going to be making some stack lines shortly and that got me to wondering ...

Is the stack line in the middle of the leading edge actually needed/relevant, and if so, what is it's function?

I've only flown a stack briefly, so I don't have an in depth knowledge of their mechanics so I'm looking for input here.

Just thinking about the mechanics of the setup and this is where I'm at...

The stack lines on the verticals (top and bottom) I understand are critical for control.

The outer leading edge links would be both for control (although to a lesser extent than on the vertical ones) as well as keeping the trailing kites from twisting/rotating relevant to each other too much

The one in the middle is where my brain isn't getting it...

When a Rev cups the wind the curve in the leading edge would induce slack in that link would it not thereby rendering that line ineffective?

At any point in the stack, the kite closer to the front will be taking more strain than the kite to the rear of it, so the front kite will always have more leading edge curvature than the one behind ... so that center line would go from slack to tight as you progress from the front to the rear of the stack.

I'm not sure what I am missing, but I just can't figure out that lines purpose ... hopefully someone can fill me in.

BTW I am not trying to save a buck by not making a center line, just trying to understand the mechanics.

Steven

Too much pull?

or just perfect?

Thanks

I'm thinking of trying a progressive stack with only a B2 and a BPro. Does anybody knows what recommended length of the stack lines should I use? Since its a progressive stack, does that mean the stack lines have to be different? 7 attachment points too right?

Thanks

-Darryl