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  1. Zen

    in From Rev...

    Posted

    I would think the Zen, like the 1.5's are for anyone. Especially if you want to fly in light wind.

    IMO, one of the biggest problems for those without alot of experience flying in light wind with the 1.5's is that it's difficult to keep the sail "loaded" while flying. For me, if I can't feel the kite it's extremely difficult to fly.

    The Zen will give you the physical feel for the kite in light wind. More sail area. ;)

    The Zen in my opinion, is a bigger slightly slower 1.5 with tons of feeling in an area that the 1.5's start to loose that feeling.

    I know the one time I got to fly the Zen I was in shock. I loved the way my Rev 1 flew at the bottom of it's wind range. But is wasn't as good as my B and B Pro. When the Zen took off, I was just amazed. It was a Rev 1 sized kite that flew like a 1.5 in a good wind.

    Basically, if your already flying the 1.5 size kites, or a Rev 1, then this kite will suprise you. ;)

    Dean :blushing:

    Singing to the choir, singing to the choir...... :P

  2. Zen

    in From Rev...

    Posted

    The Zen is basically a pilot's 2nd or 3rd kite option, after the 1.5 series, imho.

    Think of it like a 1.5 SUL, pilots should have a little experience (intermediate), but they don't need to be a Pro to appreciate the Zen. ;)

    Release date and pricing has not been finalized yet.

    We're looking at a possible January release (KTAI), with demos available for testing at WSIKF.

    John, thanks for your helpful reply.

    January release....well, maybe with the right winds I'll be enough of a pilot for the Zen by then.

    Given our light winds here of late, I could really see having a Zen as a back up to the 1.5, as you have suggested.

    cheers,

    Erin

  3. Zen

    in From Rev...

    Posted

    A little Zen action, from TV in Bogota (Colombia) this past weekend...

    http://www.citytv.com.co/videos/18416/fest...onal-de-cometas

    Some of the most difficult flying conditions we've ever had... The Zens performed wonderfully, probably saved our tails. ;)

    Looking good John, thanks for posting that link!

    Now here's my questions, forgive me for a newbie's bluntness and unbridled enthusiasm:

    Is the Zen a good option for a relatively new 1.5 Rev flyer?

    What lines is it best flown with, i.e length and weight?

    When will it be available to buy?

    What will the kite cost?

    thanks for your time,

    Erin

  6. Short Lines - which ones?

    in Buying your first Rev?

    Posted

    I am planning on picking up a set of long lines, 120 ft/90# for future team flying (I know, I've got a ways to go before that happens but I want to be all prepared for when it does) and a set of short lines for flying in tight spots.

    Hopefully I can get the lines when I am down at WSIKF this month to save a little on shipping and customs.

    What I am wondering is which combo of short lines to get?

    Some folks talk about often flying with 30 ft/ 90# lines and then recently someone mentioned that they like to fly at sunset with 50 ft/ 50# lines. What do folks here think, if I go with just one set of lines shorter than my current 85ft/90# lines, what would it be?

    thanks,

    Erin

  7. Zen

    in From Rev...

    Posted

    I'm in two Rev's deep already and now I have to have the ZEN!

    I need it now with our low wind summer taunting me and making it difficult to build the skill base I need and want in order to begin team flying.

    Who's taking the orders?! Please put me down for a ghost ZEN.

    (Any chance they will be available to buy down a WSIKF?)

  9. Another new Rev owner!!

    in Buying your first Rev?

    Posted

    Just a quick question on line length. Presumably the length affects the handling. I would imagine shorter lines = twitchier handling. In lighter winds though, is it better to have longer lines to get the kite higher to catch the air currents, or have the lines shorter to allow quicker reactions to the air currents? At the moment I only have 80ft lines.

    And is there something else about line lengths to take into account too, that I need to know!? :wacko:

    I'm interested in these questions too Acrilix. I am running 85 foot lines right now and was thinking about whether to grab a set of 120 feet for select conditions and for future possible team flying. As well I wondered whether some shorter lines would be worth investing in to allow for flying in tight spots or, perhaps, again, certain wind conditions. In other words, would different length lines allow for a greater ability to maximize on different winds conditions and/or differing flying locations?

  10. Global Rev Count.

    in Open Topic

    Posted

    Erin ~ Love my "Night" too!

    Received so many positive comments on the colors from spectators and kiters as well...

    Congrats! :clap;

    Thanks Jynx!

    I never get tired of seeing the "Night" up there shimmering in the sun. Such a beautiful combo of colours for sure!

  12. WSIKF

    in Upcoming Events

    Posted

    mario, plus erin from vancouver and myself are heading down wednesday nite

    we'd be up for a breakfast thingie thurs morning as long as it is bright and early

    we are coming later than some and want to maximize our time on the beach

    after all it is what us island kids love to do ... fly

    looking forward to putting faces to names ... can't wait :) :) :)

    terry w

    team island quad

    How lucky is this!? I am fortunate to be getting a lift from Terry and Mario. Sweet. :)

    I really appreciate this guys!

    And yes, I'd be up for a breakfast thingie too, if it works out, on Thursday morning.

  13. Lines: Equalizing and Sleeving

    in Set Up / Assembly

    Posted

    I made up 4 or 5 sets for The Flying Squad, and just done 3 daul line sets too.

    Guitar String = Good. Go as long as you can cope with, that way you dont need to bunch up the sleeve when it's on the tool.

    I used 450mm of sleeve.

    Sleeve one end, double knot this end.

    Next sleeve onto the other end.

    Stake lines and pull out when all lines are pulled out even, mark all or both lines. Pull sleeve down to mark, and tie with a single knot.

    Repeat last line when ever you need to equalize.

    Probably a dumb question, but why double knot sometimes and single knot others? Does it matter much whether the line is double knotted or single knotted?

  15. Lines: Equalizing and Sleeving

    in Set Up / Assembly

    Posted

    I am wondering what the best way of equalizing a set of lines is? I have some dual lines where one line has stretched and also a set of quad lines that were broken which I am now turning into dual lines. What's the most foolproof (and idiot proof) method of getting the lines even and knotted?

    As well, I don't currently have a sleeving kite but I do have some salvaged sleeving I can use. What can I use to thread the line through the sleeving?

    thanks for your help,

    Erin

  17. Pent-up Vented

    in Buying your first Rev?

    Posted

    My new purple and white 1.5 SLE with its 4 wrap rods arrived in the mail last week and I haven't flown it yet! As a result there's lots of pent up kite energy; I'm about ready to burst!

    What with the heat wave causing low to no winds, fireworks displays absconding with the kite flying park and family obligations, the new Rev has not seen any air time yet. How criminal!

    But good news is not far away. The weather pattern should shift this week and some free time is coming my way on Tuesday. Can't wait to see that new sail in the air!

  19. Good Lord it is HOT here!

    in Open Topic

    Posted

    We broke two All Time records today. The warmest low (overnight) temperature, 72°f and the hottest high, 103°f, ever recorded at Sea-Tac airport. At my house my weather station recorded a high of 105.4°f. For those used to metric, that is over 40°c. There has been power outages, brush fires next to I5 freeway, fans and A/C units have been flying off area store shelves. My upright freezer in the kitchen had to have a fan blowing on it so it could keep everything inside well frozen. Now it is clouding up with thunder heads, and we may get some excitement tonight with heat lightning and such. A day I will remember for a long time.

    I hear you Walt. We came close to 40 degrees here too yesterday. Almost no wind. And funny that you should mention your upright freezer as our fridge started to overheat with the motor whining loudly until we pulled it out from the wall and put a fan to the rear of the unit. I dare not run my mothership PC for fear of the power unit overheating in these temps as well. We simply are not set up for this kind of heat wave nor are our machines acclimatized to these soaring temps!

    In the meantime I have found that drinking a cold beer while practicing my bamboo flute actually did wonders for relaxing my technique during some of the more technical drills that I am working on. :P

  20. Good Lord it is HOT here!

    in Open Topic

    Posted

    You've got that right Monkey. Crazy hot for Vancouver BC right now.

    I was down at Vanier Park this morning but the spotty winds and baked grass made for a less than ideal day for flying. That said, its always a lovely spot to be at with the boats cruising right by and the ocean stretching out and away....just a lot hotter than we're used to right now. I decided that maybe swimming made more sense on a day like today than flying so I packed up the Rev and headed for the nice refreshing waters of English Bay.

    It was 34 degrees on our balcony when I got home and I live in the cooler part of the city.

  21. Global Rev Count.

    in Open Topic

    Posted

    OK, please count me in for a B series Night Rev, my first Rev - totally love the way the colours on this kite shimmer in the sun.

    And, in the mail, soon to be taking to the skys on the big wind days at Vanier Park, is a purple and white 1.5 SLE full vent.

    Yeeeehaaaa!

    Erin checks in with 2 Revs!

  23. You were right!

    in Buying your first Rev?

    Posted

    Erin

    Don't worry about which Rev to fly in a group. Any 1.5 or EXP will do the job. Lynn and I fly 1.5s, and or our EXPs with others, including iQuad, whenever we have the chance.

    In the first photo from Tom, we are flying 1.5 Masterpiece series, red, white and blue with three stars. The ones in the photo are vented. They didn't come that way, we sewed the vents in ourselves.

    Just fly and have a good time.

    Thanks Jim. Yeah, I'm looking forward to trying the 1.5 and am glad I'm going to have a vented kite with me so that I can fly in more wind conditions.

    Very skillful of you to sew the vents into your Rev's yourselves. Nice kites too!

  24. You were right!

    in Buying your first Rev?

    Posted

    By way of an update, after a little casting about for a used vented Rev and finding that most Rev lovers are loathe to release a single Rev from their kite bags, I decided to buy a purple and white 1.5 SLE with a standard frame from Kent.

    I really appreciate all the help here from you more experienced Rev'ers who explained the various ins and outs of Rev models and their particular flying applications.

    cheers,

    Erin

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