REVflyer Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Since my collection seems to be growing .... 1.5 SLE in red/black with black center 1.5 B-series full vent in red/black Indoor Rev in red/white/black 1.5 B-series in red/grey Since I now have 2 full sails I can start flying team with my girlfriend, so I'm hoping to win the June Rev on kitelife.com so that I don't have to buy another vented Hopefully my street skills get better and better so I don't need to buy a Zen, and hopefully I don't come across a Bazzer Double Dragon for sale or I'm really in trouble. What do all of you with over 10 Revs do with them all??? you occasionally let one go to some deserving soul who looks like they could use a REV upgrade! I only carry one bag, but change it's contents to match the conditions I'm expecting that trip. It usually has two Rev2 with 3 piece race frames trained together, a Zen, a full suite of three Pro 1.5 B-series, two Old Glories, one Bazzer Flame, one all black mid-vent SLE, one rainbow 1.5 SLE and one SUL b-series. The second bag contains a Gibian 1.5 Masterpiece, a Blast, Shockwave and Supersonic (speed series kites), two indoor Revs, a custom kite called the "x-wing" by Jeff Irons, a couple of Go fly joel Schultz knockoffs and some kites I built myself called "tirips" (in honor of the Spirit upon which they are based). I also carry one of Dave Ashworth's 1.5 Orcon-sail indoor kites and some skate stuff out of Focus Kites. There's a BAcktracker in there somewhere, as that was my first quad. And a 13 colonies patriotic Rev 1 (No.7 I think). My offspring has 1/2 dozen of old style SLE Revs (he currently lives in Atlanta), a couple of full sails and a couple of full vents and couple of hacked-up custom mini vents. Then I have a hard-sided, double golf club SKB case that holds 20 mini-revs in various configurations,.. the 14 largest ones have a 42 inch leading edge (Harold Ames) and the rest are 36 inch leading edge (Paul Dugard). They are trained together as six pack stacks. Fun to fly but almost abusive to transport, nothing breaks down and it's fricken huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel of MelnSct Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) My parents gave me a red, yellow, and black indoor at wildwood. That brings me up to four. Edited June 9, 2010 by Laurel of MelnSct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Depends, does he owe you money? HAHAHAHAHAHA.............that would've been my response as well!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasek Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Awww man, you're killing me Tom.... getting on me with a technicality or some word play....LOL. Okay, Jonesy has 15 per post #1.... twist my arm Tom, I need to get another dozen to keep up with the Jonesyies. John, that can go eather way. Let me see how that B Series flies with (cough cough) me at the reigns, and I'll get back with you on who owes who! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh oh Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 John add 3 for me 1 !.5 Full vent 1 SUL 1 zen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungus Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 are you still counting? 6 framed and in the bag i carry + various other sails, frames and knock off's SLE sul, std and vent indoor B std Zen fungus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 And a shockwave for me please 1.5 b series standard 1.5 b series mid vent 1.5 b series full vent 1.5 sle bazzer eyes in green rev 1 megavent shockwave That makes 8 in my bag,but I want more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowsong Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Three for me - one sweet 1.5 standard in red, blue, and black, one beautiful B-series vented in purple, and a gorgeous purple fade B-series standard on a UPS truck headed for my house! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillLamm Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Total count (updated 6/8/10): 2,227 Revs between 249 pilots! 8.9 kites per pilot... I gotts some catchin up to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbro Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 1 new 1.5 sle std and I love it YAHOO!!!! and a backtracker if that counts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel of MelnSct Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 (edited) 8.9 kites per pilot... I gotts some catchin up to do that is an average, He isn't taking into consideration that some people have lots of kites. There are some people I've never seen the same kite twice. Or some that change kites every hour. As far as I'm conserned, four is a very good number;one indoor, one full-vent, one mid-vent, one full-sail. And if you don't like flying indoor three is enough. Edited June 27, 2010 by Laurel of MelnSct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 4 might be all you want to cover the wind ranges. However fairly obviously I hope you NEED more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnsct Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 4 might be all you want to cover the wind ranges. However fairly obviously I hope you NEED more than that. Oh, Mr Bear, please don't encourage her. I have her brainwashed now just the way I want it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Williams Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 4 might be all you want to cover the wind ranges.... Parish the thought Baloo, what about those times that you just gotta have it, you know,, The Need For Speed! Have to have that Super Sonic or Shock Wave, maybe even that original Blast. Then there are those days that you just need a real "pick me up" tail dragging just a little too much so you get out the 4~8 stack and give your arms a stretch. Let's just face it, we want and need them all. Now if only I could convince my bank account of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Oh goodness I have just thought. Please add One for me, how could I forget the Zen. So that is only 17 for me at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Parish the thought Baloo, what about those times that you just gotta have it, you know,, The Need For Speed! Have to have that Super Sonic or Shock Wave, maybe even that original Blast. Then there are those days that you just need a real "pick me up" tail dragging just a little too much so you get out the 4~8 stack and give your arms a stretch. Let's just face it, we want and need them all. Now if only I could convince my bank account of that. I was trying to piont out what we want and what we need are different things. We all WANT enough (3) to fly in most winds. (5 if you add a SUL and Indoor) We all NEED at least 2 of each Rev, and 2 ses of Rods for each, with 2 linsets for each length. We NEED 2 of each just in case One breaks, heck, lets make it 3 of each, just in case we have a REAL bad Day. Or of course we might need to lend a couple of each out to get others hooked on "The Dark Side" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_of_melnsct Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 We all NEED at least 2 of each Rev, and 2 ses of Rods for each, with 2 linsets for each length. We NEED 2 of each just in case One breaks, heck, lets make it 3 of each, just in case we have a REAL bad Day. Or of course we might need to lend a couple of each out to get others hooked on "The Dark Side" This gives me an idea. We need a "used rev lot". You know, surrounded by lines with a bunch of triangle (or Rev shaped) pennants hanging from them, where a guy with loud plaid pants and a cheesy mustache tries to talk you into that barely torn kite with the cracked leading edge "but it handles like the day it left the factory" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I think this makes 6.0 Revs for me now. My new Rev 1. I just love that red lettering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I think this makes 6.0 Revs for me now. My new Rev 1. I just love that red lettering... That is a new one on me. Very, Very Nice! I never saw or heard of a white, blue that had a Red logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 The red logo on a REV I Classic is quite rare! The only time I recall seeing it was a "Rising Sun" REV I, destine for Japan and I vaguely recall someone posting a photo of another REV I with a red logo. I seem to recall it was all black. If you can tell us a bit more about your REV I, I can tell you fairly close to when it was made. Does it have "Patent Pending" or a patent number on it? Does it have metal end caps with rubber caps over them or does it have plastic end caps? Is the bridle set for equal length lines or lines upper and lower lines of different lengths of about 7 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 patent pending, and a #, red lettering on a black patch. Plastic end caps like i've seen on all my others. bottom tow point about 1", top tow points about 7"long, probably about 200# bridle line. Big blue bag looks like an 8' dualie would fit in it, with a mesh line pocket on the bottom of bag. SLE , and 1/4" veticals. Gold "revolution equipped" rods.. Thanks John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 patent pending, and a #, red lettering on a black patch. Plastic end caps like i've seen on all my others. bottom tow point about 1", top tow points about 7"long, probably about 200# bridle line. Big blue bag looks like an 8' dualie would fit in it, with a mesh line pocket on the bottom of bag. SLE , and 1/4" veticals. Gold "revolution equipped" rods.. Thanks John. This one appears to have been modified from it's original manufactured state. Details of some manufacturing changes in 1991 and 1992: - Patent Pending was changed to the patent number in 1991. - End caps were changed from metal to plastic in 1992. - bridle changed from two different length lines to equal length lines in 1992. The first had swivels for attaching lines. - bag is obviously from another kite. The original was blue but only around 42-45" long with a draw string. - 1/4 inch LE rods changed from outer metal ferrules to inner ferrule in 1992. - SLE rods where first produced in 1997. In summary the sail was made between 1989 and 1991. Several changes appear to have been made after the original manufacturing of the rest of the REV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 What ever happened to the original poster of this topic, Fraser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) I was trying to piont out what we want and what we need are different things. We all WANT enough (3) to fly in most winds. (5 if you add a SUL and Indoor) We all NEED at least 2 of each Rev, and 2 ses of Rods for each, with 2 linsets for each length. We NEED 2 of each just in case One breaks, heck, lets make it 3 of each, just in case we have a REAL bad Day. Or of course we might need to lend a couple of each out to get others hooked on "The Dark Side" Either you have toooo much cash laying around or you are hopelessly in debt!! Between my son and I, we have 4 Revs, a I, II, a 1.5 vented, and if you count it a Backtracker! Only have a couple of linesets and only one extra LE. If you have extra cash would love to have more kites, rods, and lines!! Did you hit the lottery??? Just adding to the count!!! Edited June 29, 2010 by stroke victim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillLamm Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 that is an average, He isn't taking into consideration that some people have lots of kites. There are some people I've never seen the same kite twice. Or some that change kites every hour. As far as I'm conserned, four is a very good number;one indoor, one full-vent, one mid-vent, one full-sail. And if you don't like flying indoor three is enough. I know.. honestly I would love to have a full or mid vent and an indoor to round out my flying fun... but dreaming is always fun.... Parish the thought Baloo, what about those times that you just gotta have it, you know,, The Need For Speed! Have to have that Super Sonic or Shock Wave, maybe even that original Blast. Then there are those days that you just need a real "pick me up" tail dragging just a little too much so you get out the 4~8 stack and give your arms a stretch. Let's just face it, we want and need them all. Now if only I could convince my bank account of that. You and your blast in Kenosha!!! my wife is still hiding the check book from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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