Stephen Hoath Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I just found this video on the Spanish Forum, i thought it only polite to share. What do we think about this kite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I just found this video on the Spanish Forum, i thought it only polite to share.What do we think about this kite? What Tartan is that? I feel a challenge coming on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hoath Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 What Tartan is that? I feel a challenge coming on..... I believe it is the MacBanderas tribe from the Highlands of Andalucia! Did you ever see a kite fly so slowly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureAng Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 That's awesome. Looks like a nice trainer kite actually because it's nice and slow. I love the colors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I believe it is the MacBanderas tribe from the Highlands of Andalucia!Not at all. As I am sure you know, the people of Andulucia have little use of tartans - partly because they lived in the hot south and partly because the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. I believe it is the McQuijote tartan from which is made the famous item of clothing, the 'Poncho Sanza'.Boy oh boy is that a slow and graceful rev! I do believe several together would make for a very dramatic team display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airin Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow, that is one very cool kite! Gotta love their method for venting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 What are the dimensions of that thing? It looks to be just under 6 ft tall and maybe 10 wide. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 What has that thing got, 5 foot spars? I think by the Revolution naming convention, that would be a Rev 0.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitecowboy Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I saw a video of a giant rev somewhere it was kinda gold tinfoil looking material. I'm sure it was bigger than this one but did not fly nearly as well. i'll try to find it. I'll also not let Joe see this one. Jynx would kill me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wufer Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Methinks this one might be a bit bigger. http://www.vientosur.org/cometas/lamegarevo/mega_200.jpg Derek. Edited August 5, 2009 by wufer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant- Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Do I get the prize for smallest ? "Standard" PG Tips Chimp for scale (aka Kite Monkey) Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Do I get the prize for smallest ? "Standard" PG Tips Chimp for scale (aka Kite Monkey) Ant Well only if you fly it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant- Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I did bridle it up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitecowboy Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Methinks this one might be a bit bigger. http://www.vientosur.org/cometas/lamegarevo/mega_200.jpg Derek. thats the one I saw! theres a video of it somewhere as well Edited August 5, 2009 by kitecowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JynxKites Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I saw a video of a giant rev somewhere it was kinda gold tinfoil looking material. I'm sure it was bigger than this one but did not fly nearly as well.I'll also not let Joe see this one. Jynx would kill me Kill you? ...Only if you're still livin' when your wife gets finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Those are definitely the biggest Revs I've seen. The first one is especially nice looking. It almost felt like I was watching in slow motion. Hi Rich- It's 4.8 meters long x 1.6 meters high. So the height is bigger than the length of our 1.5's ..... wow!!! I would love to try it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 WAW.A Monster Rev.Nice. I used to own the Worlds Largest Stunt/Trick kite.Dam near killed me.I think it was 27ft,tip to tip.To give ya some idea of scale and size,as i dont have a picture at hand.It was higher and wider than a set of Proffessional Football Goals.Sounded like a B52 in a 4mph wind and would pull a Brigade of Soliders in anything higher. Ive been quiet the last few weeks as ive been learning to sew.Ive made a Peg Bag for the wifes washing Days,A 6ft Rok,A Delta with a twin keel,and my fav so far,A Roller that is as stable as anything ive flown .Now a Big Rev Could be a great project if the Gods allow . Cheers Stephen BRIAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 What has that thing got, 5 foot spars? What are foot spars?? I only see 2 verticals?? You colonial types don't half confuse us old worlders with your new fangled language Hey Bri ... I've just started having a go at building some 'oddities too' ... how about you start sewing from your end and I will too and we can join the two half's together around Nottingham ... should be big enough to hold the record for while Actually I didn't sew my first one just stuck it together with seam tape ... mind you there wasn't much 'material' .. second one did require a little sewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 What are foot spars?? I only see 2 verticals?? You colonial types don't half confuse us old worlders with your new fangled language Hey Bri ... I've just started having a go at building some 'oddities too' ... how about you start sewing from your end and I will too and we can join the two half's together around Nottingham ... should be big enough to hold the record for while Actually I didn't sew my first one just stuck it together with seam tape ... mind you there wasn't much 'material' .. second one did require a little sewing! Its a deal on the Big Boy [quad].Ile start Tomorrow,,,,,,,,,,,, Ive Wanted to learn the basics of sewing for yearsi .Finally found my Femanine side i think.Ive always been strangely attracted to lace,broken zips and a craveing to shorten anything Denim . What a buzz when the kite ya made ,,,actually flys and flys well.Take my Hat off to proper kite builders like Bazzer, Martin Lesters,Ron Gibian and Rev offcourse, BRIAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 It's 4.8 meters long x 1.6 meters high. So the height is bigger than the length of our 1.5's ..... wow!!! Nerd alert on ... @ Laura The 1.5 number in the Rev 1.5 is a ratio ... in size, it's half way between a Rev 1 and a Rev II. The Spanish kite has a 189 inch wing span (4.8 meters) and is 63 inches tall (1.6 meters). That's a little over twice the size of a Rev 1.5 ... that's still very big!!! @ Jeff If you do a linear graph of the Rev wing spans (108", 91", 72") versus Rev number (1, 1.5, II), then the Spanish kite plots out to a negative 1.24 in size. Kind of dumb!!! Cheers, Tom Nerd alert off ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean750 Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Imagine how long your lines could be with those. Wonder what Team flying would be like? How long could the lines be? Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) Nerd alert on ...@ Laura The 1.5 number in the Rev 1.5 is a ratio ... in size, it's half way between a Rev 1 and a Rev II. The Spanish kite has a 189 inch wing span (4.8 meters) and is 63 inches tall (1.6 meters). That's a little over twice the size of a Rev 1.5 ... that's still very big!!! @ Jeff If you do a linear graph of the Rev wing spans (108", 91", 72") versus Rev number (1, 1.5, II), then the Spanish kite plots out to a negative 1.24 in size. Kind of dumb!!! Cheers, Tom Nerd alert off ... Outstanding Tom, BRIAN... Edited August 8, 2009 by big bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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