stevepigeon Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Some of you may have seen some women wearing Rev-O-Lettes tee shirts around your local kite festivals and at the AKA Convention. Wondering who are these Rev-O-Lettes? The Rev-O-Lettes mission is to let women know that we can fly Revs too. In this male dominated sport, I thought it was time to create a group of women Rev fliers, with the purpose of supporting and teaching other women to fly and share the spirit of team flying. Are we a Rev flying team? Yes, we fly as a team. Are there core members? Yes, there are 4 core members. The core members contribution is to encourage other woman to learn to fly Revs. How can you become a Rev-O-Lette? Just drop me an email at [email protected] or place a post here and we will add you name to the list. We welcome all lady Rev fliers around the world. Can men fly with the Rev-O-Lettes? Only if your not afraid to wear pink. For to long the woman have been sitting on the edges of the fields watching "The Boys" fly, The Rev-O-Lettes invite you to come and fly with us. To learn, laugh and fellowship. We want you to feel comfortable joining in team flying, no matter what your skill level is. So the next time you see that pink shirt or the pink Revs up in the sky come join us... Sherri (Florida) Rev-O-Lettes Founder Cath (North Carolina) Core Member Mousie ( Oregon) Core member Lisa (New Jersey) Core member Laura (New Jersey) Core member Melanie ( Tennessee) Elaine ( London England) Lolly (California) Carol (Washington) Carolyn (PA) Fiona (UK) Jynx (WI) Pam (CA) Donna (TX) Rev-O-Letts Jr Delanie (FL) Honorary Members Smitty (NJ) Rich (NJ) AL (NJ) Official Equipment Magnager Steve (FL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Can men fly with the Rev-O-Lettes? Only if your not afraid to wear pink. XXL for me please Women (at least in the UK which is all I know) are vastly under-represented in the sport. Anything that can be done to change that can only be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Can men fly with the Rev-O-Lettes? Only if your not afraid to wear pink. Sherri Rev-O-Lettes Founder Hi Sherrinice idea, but what about girlies who shy away from pink ? I'd prefer XXS in purple if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 XXL for me please Women (at least in the UK which is all I know) are vastly under-represented in the sport. Anything that can be done to change that can only be a good thing. Thanks for the support!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi Sherrinice idea, but what about girlies who shy away from pink ? I'd prefer XXS in purple if possible They come in white with Pink kites also.... You can click on the link under my name to see the gear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 That's a verrrrry cool idea! I thought the Revolettes were a troupe like iQuad, tbh. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnsct Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sign me up!! I can't wait to fly with my new team!!!! Melanie in Tennessee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hey Choccy... if you buy the logo shirt in blue*, the revs might appear purple on it. ;D http://www.cafepress.com/sunsetflyers.288408538# I'm not a big fan of pink either. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sign me up!!I can't wait to fly with my new team!!!! Melanie in Tennessee Welcome aboard Melanie!! Got you on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 That's a verrrrry cool idea! I thought the Revolettes were a troupe like iQuad, tbh. :? We fly as a team but more importantly we support each other on and off the field. Rev-O-Lettes are fliers, mothers, grandmothers (for some of us), wives, and daughters. It is the common ground of our love for Revs that brings us together, but it is what we do off the fields to support each other that makes us different. If we are competing it's nice to have a fellow Rev-O-Lette share her experience with us to improve our skills. If one of the Rev-O-Lettes is hurting because of a personal situation, we call her so she knows that someone cares. If we are traveling to another state and need a place to stay, we open our homes to each other. Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sounds really nice. We'll need "Rev-O-Lettes Fan" T-shirts for the guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sounds really nice. We'll need "Rev-O-Lettes Fan" T-shirts for the guys. There coming Mike... Stay tuned... Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 i wonder if brad would join this group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I think Ant should join he can wear a wig to keep his shaved head warm for the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebs1596 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 what a brilliant idea; creating a kiting group that encourages women to fly! around me all i have is guys so i know what ya'll mean about guys dominating. i love the idea. Ya'll have a fan in me! again i love the idea and i hope it takes off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Actually I fly with a few women in Newport and at times depending on some of the guys moods it can be like flying with even more women I'm so gonna get it for that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 i wonder if brad would join this group I think one of the membership requirements is that you actually fly a rev. That alone eliminates his joining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Actually I fly with a few women in Newport and at times depending on some of the guys moods it can be like flying with even more women I'm so gonna get it for that one Very Funny!!! Sherri.... Thanks for getting this together... it's very cool on many levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I have to say I was really happy to get to be able to meet Lisa and Laura at Nationals... Lisa and I were so busy we never did get to fly together, ( but we will), and Laura and I flew team and had a blast . Thanks Scotty for the great calls. I am truly honored to be a part of this team and I will continue to work on my skills and learn from everyone I can. I have seen the kites ( Sherri you should run the pics again perhaps?). Hope to get to Treasure Island this year to do some flying with all of you. One thing I decided when I got into flying , was that I was going to learn as many aspects of it as I could. I told JB soon after I met him.. that it was my goal. Well, I have a lot to learn yet, but I have a good start I think, and one of my favorite things to do is fly teams, and pairs. I won't list all the things I have to learn yet, cause I would flood this forum lol. But one thing I have learned is that the *connection* you get when flying with someone else. or a group is very.. intimate.. ok notttttttttttt like that. What I mean is, you are not just you anymore. You becomes Us. I am glad to be in this unity of women fliers.. and I do think we can contribute something new to the world.. ... ** ok Girls.. one more thing. I have always watched the guys pull these 360's in low wind and swore I would never even attempt it. JB covers 4 times the ground I can in one stride lol.. Today I was out flying.. low wind when I realized there were a couple of guys trying to launch a parafoil in the same field.. weird cause I am mostly flying on my own and to have anyone out there with me is great. Anyway, they were having a heck of a time, the parafoil was really too big for this light of wind, but they kept trying. I only had about 40 min to fly so I was going for it with the standard on race rods.. Here in Bend, the wind changes direction constantly and in light winds it's even worse. I felt the window start to change as I was flying and started compensating and flying more to the right...when all the sudden i realized I was halfway into a 360. I was thinking * oh cripes*.. but took off running and managed to pull it off! I never dropped lower then 10 feet so I was surprised when I made it.. The best part was that I have witnesses!!!!! lol. The worst part is I ran two miles this morning already, and was already sore lol.. tomorrow may be hellish, because I am going to be flying indoors all morning.. but . I did it, and I am proud of myself. ( and no i probably won't ever make one again lmao ). Hugs to all the new Rev-O-Lettes! Cannot wait to fly with you! Mousie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 ** ok Girls.. one more thing. I have always watched the guys pull these 360's in low wind and swore I would never even attempt it. JB covers 4 times the ground I can in one stride lol.. Today I was out flying.. low wind when I realized there were a couple of guys trying to launch a parafoil in the same field.. weird cause I am mostly flying on my own and to have anyone out there with me is great. Anyway, they were having a heck of a time, the parafoil was really too big for this light of wind, but they kept trying. I only had about 40 min to fly so I was going for it with the standard on race rods.. Here in Bend, the wind changes direction constantly and in light winds it's even worse. I felt the window start to change as I was flying and started compensating and flying more to the right...when all the sudden i realized I was halfway into a 360. I was thinking * oh cripes*.. but took off running and managed to pull it off! I never dropped lower then 10 feet so I was surprised when I made it.. The best part was that I have witnesses!!!!! lol. The worst part is I ran two miles this morning already, and was already sore lol.. tomorrow may be hellish, because I am going to be flying indoors all morning.. but . I did it, and I am proud of myself. ( and no i probably won't ever make one again lmao ). Hugs to all the new Rev-O-Lettes! Cannot wait to fly with you! Mousie Way to go on the 360!!!! I tried to do one the other day. I think I would have had it if my lines were a little shorter. I was on 80ft. I try tp practice on 45ft until I can get the hang of it. Good job on completing a 360. We love ya Mousie Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 There must be more ladies out there??? For my fellow Rev-O-Lettes here is my video from Outer Banks. Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 There must be more ladies out there???For my fellow Rev-O-Lettes here is my video from Outer Banks. Sherri NICEE JOB!! Looks like you had a little lean going on lol.. Gosh that's a beautiful field. What is the monument? Congratulations on winning your first Comp!!! many hugs, mousie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 NICEE JOB!! Looks like you had a little lean going on lol.. Gosh that's a beautiful field. What is the monument? Congratulations on winning your first Comp!!! many hugs, mousie It'e The Wright Brothers Memorial.... Thanks.. Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Wow that is so pretty. Almost has an unreal feel to it.. Thanks for sharing that video. Can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 i got to fly with the jersey girl revolette and i will be able to have this chance again this saturiday .. and what an honer it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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