steveb Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 It was a beautiful day today, but the winds were fairly strong and even a full Vent B-Series with 4 Wrap Equipped frame was a handful. I decided to take some strain off my wrists and lines and dust off my Vented Rev II. It was a lot of fun: zippy and lightning quick turns. Terry and Gordie got their Rev IIs out too and we flew all three on our 120' x 90# lines. It was pretty cool, as they matched in colour: red/black/white, even though they were of three different generations. It was quite a challenge trying to do our usual moves with such responsive kites. Every over-control and correction was easy to see as these kites move in that sort of wind. After a while, our brains got up to speed (most of the time) and we were able to do a lot of our routine, though a bit faster than usual. I took a quite a few pics and got lucky a couple of times when we were able to hold them in position long enough to get the shot. Anyhow, it was a total blast, I can't remember having so much fun or saying whoa and d'oh! so many times in one afternoon. If you haven't tried team flying with Rev IIs, give it a try, it was a really refreshing change of pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 A few months ago, I was able to put up a Rev II with Race rods, 50# lines and heavy brake settings... WOW! I was really surprised at the amount of precision and control it offered. Would love to have a B-II, I imagine it'd be sweet. <grin> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Would love to have a B-II, I imagine it'd be sweet Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linekahuna Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Need a Ninja Rev 2 and a Ninja Rev 1 for a progressive stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 ...and we were able to do a lot of our routine, though a bit faster than usual. It *is* a lot of fun flying the rev IIs.... but in team it is extreme zanyness (tried it in pairs) <more brake Choc, more brakes.> It's incredible to think you managed to fly a routine with rev 2s and take piccies! Well done all. Wish I'd been there to see it. Thanks for sharing. The more 'funsized' the kite, the greater the laughs Jim> maybe if you keep wishing hard enough you'll get your progressive Ninja eyes one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfarl Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Doing a REV II with race rods indoors. It is fun kite indoors. I think it is the right size for indoors. This is a homemade light weight version 1/2 RSN and light pockets and reinforcements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi Steve- Very cool pics!!! What a gorgeous spot to fly! Are you documenting your flights like last year? I had to post this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Are you documenting your flights like last year? Yes, I make a little note of the days I flew and the location on the calendar. 13 flying days this year, so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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