jontee07 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hi Guys, I'm a newbie to revolution flying. Going to get my revolution SUL this coming June. Is it a good revolution kite for a beginner? Any tips in flying this revolution kite? Regards, Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I'm not sure if I'm going down as the timing crash with my work. Have to see how it goes when that date is nearer. Are you going down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) REVflyer - pulled the trigger and got myself a SUL to handle the low wind conditions we face in the valley !! Also took your advice and got a set of 15" handles to try with it !! Got some bridle line to make leaders for them, too!! Will remember to clear nail polish all the knots to keep them from moving !! Had to have a light wind option, want to fly and not wait around for more wind !! Thanks for all your help and comments !! Thanks again !!! Edited August 13, 2010 by stroke victim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hi stroke victim, Glad to hear that you got the SUL for low wind condition. Really a good kite in low wind but you also have to watch out for high wind. The spar cannot handle high wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 REVflyer Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 It's great to see all the folks taking advantage of what REV kites do best! Those darn things can fly in any kind of wind condition. Sure you might need some specialized stuff to make it easier, but it will do everything you're capable of (and easier than any other sport kite design). The kites have lots of sail version options, frame choices and sizes available from specialty kite shops, just walk in and find a new love. If you're seriously addicted, you can commission individual projects, or obtain masterpiece kites without re-financing the homestead! The people involved with the company actually care about your complete satisfaction, known for great customer service. There's a worldwide community of rev family pilots for you to meet, share with and keep as lifelong friends. I've met people from all over the world just by flying at the Washington Monuments once a month. Every single one of them that knows anything about a Revolution comes over, introduce themselves and take a spin on the handles. It's universal, you don't even need language to communicate with your rev-family members, . . . . just stick out your hands & any pilot releases their kite for your opportunity to try it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 monkey Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I'm not sure if I'm going down as the timing crash with my work. Have to see how it goes when that date is nearer. Are you going down? I will be there for sure, stopping in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and then onto Bintulu :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Hi stroke victim, Glad to hear that you got the SUL for low wind condition. Really a good kite in low wind but you also have to watch out for high wind. The spar cannot handle high wind. Jonathan - Thanks for your support !! Had just been getting OK with them, when I had a stroke and went away from all flying for several years !! Now with new hips and a new vented 1.5 to go with that SUL, I've rediscovered my love for this activity !! These go well with the old Rev 1 I learned with and still have !! Between all 3 I should have most of the wind ranges covered and be able to fly and not wait for more wind !! Will keep updates on how things go coming on this channel!! Edited August 13, 2010 by stroke victim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi Guys, Just to updated on the group flying that I did last weekends. Really a new experience for me and I enjoy flying in a group. The group are really very helpful and friendly, they are willing to teach each other tricks on team flying. Now I'm hook to group flying after that session. Really help me a lot on my rev skill. Glad that I took the first step in group flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Had fun ? Didn't even hurt? WOW!! Now that's taking it to the edge!! SUL should be here any day now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi stroke victim, Yes, I have a lot of fun in group flying. In the first few try, got some crashes with other kites. They are not angry and kind enough to give me suggestion on how to inprove my input to the kite so that can fly smoothly. Really glad to fly with them, they are all very skillful in group flying. Can do different type of formations. I have to buck up in my rev flying, so that can join them in those formation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Hi stroke victim, Yes, I have a lot of fun in group flying. In the first few try, got some crashes with other kites. They are not angry and kind enough to give me suggestion on how to inprove my input to the kite so that can fly smoothly. Really glad to fly with them, they are all very skillful in group flying. Can do different type of formations. I have to buck up in my rev flying, so that can join them in those formation. Go for it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thanks stoke victim. Hope that one day you also can fly in a group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thanks stoke victim. Hope that one day you also can fly in a group. Gonna go up to Long Beach for one day, should get the chance then!! That is, if anyone dares to get close enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Baloo Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 You mention a group fly SV and I am sure you will be beating them off with a SLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi stroke victim, Sure will ppl come over and ask you to fly in a group same as me. They also see me flying alone then come over and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Just got my SUL in last night, gonna go give it a maiden flight this afternoon !! Pics are over on the global rev count thread !! We'll see how it and I do in the valley conditions !! Wish me good luck !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) Just got back - YEEHAW - HOORAY Man, this thing flies like nothing I've ever had before !!! What a thrill to have something that doesn't need much wind to fly!!! OH BOY !!!! And I liked the 15" handles I got with it !!! Edited August 18, 2010 by stroke victim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi Stroke victim, Glad that you like this kite. I also feel the same way when I first maiden this kite really very light almost like nothing. Too bad I nv use the 15" handle, kinda of use to the 13" handle. Maybe I should try on the 15" handle to see how the handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi Stroke victim, Glad that you like this kite. I also feel the same way when I first maiden this kite really very light almost like nothing. Too bad I nv use the 15" handle, kinda of use to the 13" handle. Maybe I should try on the 15" handle to see how the handling. First time using the longer handles myself!! My older Rev 1 had 11", my vented has 13" and now I have 15"!! Gave the 11" to my son for his Rev 2, and now will see which handle works best for me!! I've used and like the 13", now I'll see about the 15". Definitely enjoy the kite!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Went to Long Beach for the day and used both sets of handles!! Both worked fine, but need to put more time on the 15" to have an opinion of which is better!! I think though, 15" handles weigh more than the SUL, itself!! Felt more balanced, weight wise, with my vented!!! 13" were in the comfort zone!!!! Maybe different handles for different kites??? We'll see!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jontee07 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hi stoke victim, Till now I havent try on my 15" handle. Been using the 13" handle so much that kinda of lazy to change and see the different. Maybe this coming weekends, will try on the 15" handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 So far, I like them (the 15") with my SUL the best! The other kites seem to like the 13", but I'm going to the beach on Thursday and will try them (the 15") out on longer lines!! It's all good, just trying different stuff to see what works best for me and my style!!! ( or lack thereof)!!! Have fun and keep flying!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 REVflyer Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 After awhile experimenting you'll just click with a certain set. They will become the standard all others are compared to. For me it's my super long-throw titanium handles. I can't use 'em all the time, . . . but in the right conditions, MAN! it's like Tinkerbell's flying dust has been sprinkled on me and the kite! I have little bitty short ones for indoors, can't be 8 inches in-between the two attachment points. Again it's a personal choice, there's no one correct path. Two sets of completely different handles for basically the same function, low/no wind conditions. The Orcon indoor kite doesn't need much more than the slightest guidance, it can be flown standing on one leg. Outside? those Ti handle are ninja weapons I'm flailing about (in time with music), so please stand clear. Look how much area I need also <HA!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 After awhile experimenting you'll just click with a certain set. They will become the standard all others are compared to. For me it's my super long-throw titanium handles. I can't use 'em all the time, . . . but in the right conditions, MAN! it's like Tinkerbell's flying dust has been sprinkled on me and the kite! I have little bitty short ones for indoors, can't be 8 inches in-between the two attachment points. Again it's a personal choice, there's no one correct path. Two sets of completely different handles for basically the same function, low/no wind conditions. The Orcon indoor kite doesn't need much more than the slightest guidance, it can be flown standing on one leg. Outside? those Ti handle are ninja weapons I'm flailing about (in time with music), so please stand clear. Look how much area I need also <HA!> I'm figuring that out! The 15" seem to work best on the SUL! The 13" seem to like my Rev 1 and 1.5 vented!! Different handles for different kites!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hi Guys,
I'm a newbie to revolution flying. Going to get my revolution SUL this coming June. Is it a good revolution kite for a beginner? Any tips in flying this revolution kite?
Regards,
Jonathan
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