beach Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 So as many of you know I'm always working in the factory when I'm home to dial in new and exciting products and in light of that I've come up with a new "Race" rod configuration and they are going to be great...... These are a bit heavier than the normal "Race" rod but even stronger with even more reflex than the old ones, so these things really pop back to straight really, really, fast..... Yes they are between 2 and 3 grams heavier than the standard "Race" rods but they are stronger and faster, once again noooooooo they are not for everyone, yesssss they do make a difference....... So before we get all bent out of shape I'll tell you why we did this, some of us no name mentioned (Rich) really like to fly the "Race" rods under water and they were breaking some rods, so I, yes heavy handed Ben was breaking some "Race" rods too and I wanted something tougher, hence the second generation "Race" rods.... What I did not want to loss is the reflex of the "Race" rods, but be even stronger than say a standard 3 wrap...... Before you drive the girls crazy here in the office let me point out these are a real specialized rod and as such has a special place in Rev flying and as such being that the lead guy in team flying seems to take the most abuse here's my offer for the "team" leaders if this sounds like the rod your looking for when you order team stuff I'll throw in a set at no cost to try..... Once again I made these for the Family member who has been breaking standard "Race" rods and found them fragile but love all the reflex of them no matter what, these second generation "Race" rod have even more reflex and are even tougher..... Before we get into what and how there made lets just say the "Race" fairy made these and will continue as long as the base materials are on the market, as for how many wraps, huh wrap what yes there is no info cause if these get out it will be because I told someone how to make them..... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummas Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Very interesting sounding Ben. Look forward to checking them out when we next meet. Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hoath Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Very interesting sounding Ben. Look forward to checking them out when we next meet. Thanks, Mark Like what my mate here said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Fun, can't wait to try 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Weider Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 ditto here, JULY 10th I'll try a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Sweet My Prayers Have Also Been Answered........... Ben, YOU ARE THE MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentintime Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Me too Cant wait to give them a try.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdilucca Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ditto :w00t: I'd love to break some :devil: Cheers Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temoniprince Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Once the NO name man rich gets a pair i will steal them i mean fly them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobw Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Once the NO name man rich gets a pair i will steal them i mean fly them! Sammy, these puppies will be stronger and more resilient. I think that means that NoName won't be able to break 'em so easily over your head. Better put on your crash helmet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ditto I'd love to break some Cheers Mario Easy to do Mario. Fly with Sammy, claim that he forced you into the water, panic, yank hard on the lines... -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdenny Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Very nice. I quit flying race rods except when flying with a group for the very reason you mention. The water is like a magnet to me. Race rods fly so nice but don't play well in the ocean. Next kite I will have them upgrade to the aqua race rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Like what my mate here said. Well as Team Leader I think they should come to me  well at least for the weekend Now if only we needed some new kites ????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummas Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Need new kites we do! Afford new kites we can't! Oh well, guess we'll have to wait huh! Mark Too Much Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 When will we see the SLE race rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentintime Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 When will we see the SLE race rod? HAHAHHAHAHAHAH !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdilucca Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 When will we see the SLE race rod? Ben sent them to Rich already Cheers Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Easy to do Mario. Fly with Sammy, claim that he forced you into the water, panic, yank hard on the lines... -Alden Hi Ben- Intersting.... very interesting!!! Ditto what everyone else has said. I'll be trying them soon, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 I'm so honored....(I Think)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So these new rods will be called "Rich Rods", right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I'm so honored....(I Think)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So these new rods will be called "Rich Rods", right? NOPE........ QUAARODS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I'm so honored....(I Think)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So these new rods will be called "Rich Rods", right? Maybe they will be called "Right Rods" Rich. (See the clever way I have changed the order of your words ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madquad Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Received them last week together with my full set of Pro's Going to give them a try tomorrow !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Today I got my hands on a set of "Rich Rods" or "Green Rods" or whatever they will be named. I hadn't remembered what Ben had said earlier about the "Rich Rods" characteristics. On the field I came up with the first opinion that they return very rapidly in comparison to any other rod I used on the Rev 1.5. This was all quite interesting as that they seem to be more precise then the race rods. This in particular being the flying of the ISK compulsory figures. With my style of doing an axel, they weren't quite so good. Thus I altered slightly that style and seem to be coming up with even better axels. Now I have read over what Ben said earlier about the rods and concur his description of the characteristics is what I observed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madquad Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) Fully agree John. Wind was bad today !...shifting fast between 6 till 20 Mph Flew my new Midvent with the greenracerods. They surprised me a lot !...they feel sooo light. Great response (best ever). . Axels were sooo easy ! (but i think my new Pro Mid-Vent helped a lot too...smooth kite !) They cover a wide windrange so I think i don't want to use my 3wraps anymore...... I can't wait to fly them in more stable conditions Edited August 15, 2010 by Madquad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Seriously?? with all the race rods I have NOW I have to get MORE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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