simon109 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi, Very new to kites, first saw Rev kites last year down at the kite festivel at Southsea and then just recently at Basingstoke. I didn't relise there was so many different versions So as complete newbie can you recommend some posts to read ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jonesey Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Arrgghh can't decide which to get and need to order one asap it's burning a hole in my jeans !I'm thinking of just the EXP as it's the cheapest and it's not the end of the world if I don't get on with it ? or the 1.5 SLE as it has a good wind range and one of the best selling or go the hole hog and splash out on the B series Simon ... Come to Southampton festival this weekend and I will lend you my older B standard for a few weeks to try ...... you know it makes senes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stone in Shoe Bob Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Can you get an SLE with out the SLE (excluding the UL of course)? I did, I just asked my kite shop to order it that way from Rev.I believe the 2008 and forward models come with the 3-Wrap now. I know that Mr. Dave, will let you pick your frame. Rx It’s not quite that straight forward here in the UK. UK traders aren’t able to offer that level of flexibility at least not with the turn-round you get in the US. It’s not their fault but the cost and time involved in clearing customs makes small orders impracticable. But there is this, unfortunately it appears only one colour option at the moment and I have to say it wouldn't be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Come to Southampton festival this weekend and I will lend you my older B standard for a few weeks to try ...... you know it makes senes! That would be ideal as I've never flown a Rev yet. I think you should go with the Standard 1.5 SLE sail, but avoid the "Super Leading Edge" itself and go with the 3 Wrap 1/4 inch (Ultra Light) leading edge if you can. What excatly does this do to the kite, flight/handling wise ? Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stone in Shoe Bob Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thinner means lighter and more flexible, springy, so it will absorb inertia, but being lighter there will be less inertia to absorb. The vast majority of experienced Rev flyers much prefer the thinner leading edge, but the decision is far “less cut and dried” for newbies. The sle, being stronger and thicker, is going to cope with the occasional close encounter with the ground much better and it will also cope with much better with the stronger wind until you get that vented, the downside is it needs a little more wind to lift the extra weight. You will notice here, everything is a compromise, every thing is a trade of, for every plus there is a minus and visa- versa. Right now you are looking to buy your first Rev but as I said earlier if you are serious about this, chances are you will have a bag full of Revs in 18 months time, anyway and you will look back at this thread and wonder why you sweated so much over this decision. You should look on building your Rev bag in the same way as a golfer looks at building a golf bag, your eventual aim should be to collect a sail and set of sticks to cover all conditions. There are several ways of going about this but for now all you need to worry about is how to cover as much range as you can for the minimum outlay. If you feel the B Series is to bigger outlay at the moment one option could be an SLE & and EXP leading edge (two end pieces and a centre piece) http://www.kiteworld.co.uk/acatalog/info_34.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) Thankyou. I can see that I'm going to buy more later on as everyone has said it so if I'm going to probably buy more later whats going to be the best one to learn on from scratch ? I like the option(s) on the B series but maybe I'm trying to run before I can walk with one of these ? I dunno maybe I should just 'add to cart' the EXP in Raspberry/White/Black just to get up and running Simon. Edited June 16, 2009 by SAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fortflyer Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thankyou.I can see that I'm going to buy more later on as everyone has said it so if I'm going to probably buy more later whats going to be the best one to learn on from scratch ? I like the option(s) on the B series but maybe I'm trying to run before I can walk with one of these ? I dunno maybe I should just 'add to cart' the EXP in Raspberry/White/Black just to get up and running Simon. At least you get a line set with the EXP (make sure) and after you have upgraded as you already expect to its a great kite to put out for others to try and get hooked on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stone in Shoe Bob Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thankyou.......... so if I'm going to probably buy more later whats going to be the best one to learn on from scratch ? I like the option(s) on the B series but maybe I'm trying to run before I can walk with one of these ? Not necessarily, don't think that because the B Series is more expensive that it is "too good" for a beginner, true it was originally aimed at the experienced Rev flier but it ha become very popular with newbies who can see that they will want to take this further because it offers such good VFM. One note of caution though, re. trying to run before you can walk. I wouldn't put the "Pro Use Only" (two wrap) frame in first time out, you may need a couple of outings, under your belt before you try that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kitecowboy Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) I know everyone "newbies" seem to be scared of the crashes and breaking their new expensive kite. there is no substitute for a little demo. I handed my "B" to a kid at a festival whom had never touched a Rev he was proficient within the hour and never crashed, two or three smacks from dive stops but nothing this kite cant handle with ease. I learned on a blast and my first 1.5 was a "B" just my two cents, enjoy whichever kite you get Edited June 18, 2009 by kitecowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 KiteLife Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Heck yeah Cowboy... I happily teach on my personal kites (B-Series), never had a newbie bust anything as long as I had the right frame in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Choccy Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Last seen, flying somewhere over 2,000 ft and rising.... Heheh you have no idea I was indeed 2, 000ft and climbing to over 11, 000m (38, 000 ft) at the time this really made me chuckle @Simon hope it all works out for you...... Edited June 22, 2009 by Choccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jonesey Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Simon ... Good to meet yesterday ... sorry it wasn't the best conditions or space to try different models but hopefully my old 'B' will give you a chance to get a feel for what everyone is on about .... Jonesey Oh and everyone else .... don't let him kid you he is a complete newbie ... first attempt, take off vertical climb though window and descend to controlled landing..... took me 3 weeks to get that far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sailor99 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Agree with Jonesey - Simon's a ringer! He'll be at the Europeans later in the year Will add you to the local meetings mailing list Simon. Edited June 22, 2009 by Sailor99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Hi, Nice to meet you all yesterday , and thanks very much Jonesey for the loan of the Rev Had a little practice last night down Southsea I'm going to need alot of practice, but I can see why there so addictive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Jonesey, I have pm'd you and texted you about getting your Rev back to you, have you not got them ? Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AldenMiller Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Simon ...Come to Southampton festival this weekend and I will lend you my older B standard for a few weeks to try ...... you know it makes senes! Jonesy the pusher! "C'mon kid, try it. You'll like it." -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stone in Shoe Bob Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Jonesy the pusher! "C'mon kid, try it. You'll like it." -Alden I think we've all been guilty of that at one time or another, I know I have. Share the joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hello all me again I still haven't bought a Rev nearly got one a Brighton but I can't decide on which model. I don't really want to spend out on B series in case I don't get on with it (Revs in general), I know I borrowed Jonesey's (thanks again) but it's not the same when it's not yours and didn't want to break it. When I used the B it felt fast but I can't compare it to any over Rev's having not tried any ? so are they all like that ? but again I was on me own so didn't really know excatly what I was doing right or wrong Do I get the cheaper EXP or 1.5 and see how I get on, I know if I stick at it & enjoy it I'll buy more. I would rather something more beginner freindly and then work my way up. There's a few 1.5's going on ebay. I've been looking for EXP in Raspberry/White/Black but no luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 awindofchange Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 The EXP is a great kite, and for the price, perfect for someone in your situation that is still wondering if they really want to get into this sport. You can purchase an EXP at a real bargain compared to some of the more expensive packages. The EXP is a good kite to start out with and you can fly it for a very long time without really growing out of it. It can do pretty much everything a B-Series Pro can do and with a few tiny mods (handle leader extension lines) is just like a B-Series kite. Obviously the sail material is different and the panel layout - but you really can't tell much of a difference between the two until your skills start improving more - after the initial learning curve. Another thing that is nice about the EXP is that it is super easy to lend to someone else like a friend or family member so they too can learn to fly. That way they can crash and learn without having to put all that extra wear and tear on your more expensive model. Get in touch with Kiteworld (or your local shop) - they should be able to work you a deal on an EXP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Finally got a Rev EXP on it's way and a 1.5 SLE that I've just won Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 WoooHooo it's here now just need the rain to stop Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jonesey Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 WoooHooo it's here now just need the rain to stop Simon. Pictures or it doesn't count!! Good to hear you have taken your first step down the slippery slope.... must organise a get together for all the new Hampshire flyers in the next few weeks (Sunday Week at Stokes Bay or the Jolly up at basingstoke on the 1st/2nd of Aug ?) ... Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 simon109 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I thought it was Green/White/Black but not that bothered looks cool. Want to go out and fly it now Question on the lines, I have two red and two black the reds are tied together and so are the black so how do I know which is top and bottom ? is it best to have red top and black bottom ? Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stone in Shoe Bob Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Question on the lines, I have two red and two black the reds are tied together and so are the black so how do I know which is top and bottom ? is it best to have red top and black bottom ? It really doesn't matter what you do, just so long as you remember what you have done. Some people use red as the break lines because Red means "STOP", I didn't think of that when I bought my first Rev, at that time the bridle lines were coloured the top were red and bottom were black, I used Red Top news papers as my memory aid. Some people like to alternate their setup to even out the stretch and wear, personally i couldn't be arsed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jeff Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) I thought it was Green/White/Black but not that bothered looks cool. Want to go out and fly it now Question on the lines, I have two red and two black the reds are tied together and so are the black so how do I know which is top and bottom ? The same way you know which is your right and left sock. I alternate occasionally. Like rotating tires. It doesn't matter what color's where, the colors are just to make it easy to know you're matching top to top, bottom to bottom. Or left and right, if that's your thing. Edited July 17, 2009 by Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 awindofchange Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Yup, all four lines are the exact same so it doesn't matter what line goes where. Just make sure the top right line goes to the top right handle, bottom right to the bottom right handle etc.. etc... Great looking kite! Now you gotta get it up in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Very new to kites, first saw Rev kites last year down at the kite festivel at Southsea and then just recently at Basingstoke. I didn't relise there was so many different versions
So as complete newbie can you recommend some posts to read ?
Thanks.
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