heino Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hello I just bought a second hand revII, but can not find anything on the page, so are some who can help me with the details on the wind range, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Morrunya Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hello I just bought a second hand revII, but can not find anything on the page, so are some who can help me with the details on the wind range, etc. Hi heino, The details for the B2 should be very close to that of a regular revII. Here's the product page for that kite: http://www.revkites.com/kite-product/revolution-b2-standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jburka Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Honestly, with the stock 3 wrap frame, I think you'll stop flying it before you risk damaging it (well, assuming you don't power dive straight into the ground). The only time I can remember breaking a stock spar in a II was at Berkley, in fairly high winds, doing a tip stand inside some sort of pipe sticking out of the ground; the kite twisted while the tip was still in the pipe and I popped a LE rod. And thats in about 21 years of flying IIs. So, really, don't worry about wind speed. If you can control it, it'll handle the wind. The primary reason for a vented II is to slow it down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Used to put mine on the same setup I used for my old Rev1, when the wind got up!! Nimble and fast, that's what I remember!! I agree, you can fly them in winds that you might not like to be in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Here is the specs for a Rev B2 Standard, 2-12mph 2wrap frame, 4-18mph 3 wrap frame, and 10-25mph 3wrap frame + 2wrap LE doubled up. I've flown my B2 in gusts of 25kmh (16mph) but brought it down and changed to the 3wrap frame. I don't think I'll ever double up the leading edge just to get higher in the wind, that's what venteds are for!! 😜 Btw, train it with a 1.5 for a small progressive stack, looks and feels awesome!!!! Rob Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 heino Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 thank you, i only got a ultra light frame for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 johnnmitchell Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 thank you, i only got a ultra light frame for it. That is in fact the 3 wrap frame and it will easily take winds up to 25MPH(37Kmh) wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 That is in fact the 3 wrap frame and it will easily take winds up to 25MPH(37Kmh) wind. Is that the Std sail? Wow! Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jburka Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Is that the Std sail? Wow! Yup. Like I said, with a stock 3-wrap (labeled "Ultra Light") frame, the only reason to swap to a vented kite is to slow it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yup. Like I said, with a stock 3-wrap (labeled "Ultra Light") frame, the only reason to swap to a vented kite is to slow it down. I think I may have been babying my B2... Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Sparkle - remember, it's only a 6' wingspan!! Because of it's smaller size, it will more than handle higher winds!! Just that it also is a lot faster!! The "B2" was developed from that original profile and given some mods to make it more precise than the original Rev2!! Nothing like some carving up the sky with that little baby!! I put my son's on my 120' lines and found it a pleasure to fly!! Extra length made it a bit slower, but it was so light to the touch!! Best on shorter lines for even more fun!! Son's is a basic solid color Rev2 from the late '90s, 2 pc LE (3wrap), 75'x90# lineset, and itty bitty 9" handles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 heino Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thank you all for the inputs i will see i get some good wind tomorrow and try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 REVflyer Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Burka beats his RevII like it was a redheaded step-child, behind the woodshed. Regardless of the wind, his preference is short lines, long handles, no bridle, flying it all up wind and overhead, crazy actions combined with delicate and graceful precision. Huge surges of energy applied, lots of times with him "not even watching the kite". The reason the B2 and RevII are so much fun is because you can throw 'em around, don't baby it, yank and spank, it can take it! Oh my god, it leaps around at your command. (at least to Jeffery's!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Burka beats his RevII like it was a redheaded step-child, behind the woodshed. Regardless of the wind, his preference is short lines, long handles, no bridle, flying it all up wind and overhead, crazy actions combined with delicate and graceful precision. Huge surges of energy applied, lots of times with him "not even watching the kite". The reason the B2 and RevII are so much fun is because you can throw 'em around, don't baby it, yank and spank, it can take it! Oh my god, it leaps around at your command. (at least to Jeffery's!) "Like a redhead behind the woodshed" that's classic! I'm gonna give that B2 a bit of yank and spank next time. When you say short lines, how short? 50's 30's? Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jburka Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 When you say short lines, how short? 50's 30's? My long lines are 25'. I also have 15's and 10's, though the 10' is really only for space-constrained flying; I wouldn't normally choose to fly on them, but they're useful to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 My long lines are 25'. I also have 15's and 10's, though the 10' is really only for space-constrained flying; I wouldn't normally choose to fly on them, but they're useful to have around. I've got a spare 80' #90 set that I'm going to chop up now. Do you still sleave the real short lines? Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 All this B2 talk.... Just took my B2 out on 120's with the 2 wrap frame in 17kmh (10mph). I'll be grinning for a while. :-) :-) Rob Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jburka Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Do you still sleave the real short lines? I don't sleeve any line, including the 1800# spectra I use on my show kites (any sleeved set I have is one I purchased or received, not one I made from bulk line) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kwmf Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Do you still sleave the real short lines? ALL my line sets are sleeved - including my indoor set. Some people go on about weight, but I've weighed the stuff and even on a standard indoor setup you're not even talking half a percent of the weight. Then again - I also fly 90# line indoors as well since I don't like the 50# LPG at all. FYI... my indoor lines are 5, 8, 10 and 12' in length, my outdoor lines are 20, 30, 50, 80 and 120' in lenght. Your mileage may vary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jburka Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Some people go on about weight Nope, I just can't be bothered. Don't think sleeving accomplishes enough to be worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 REVflyer Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 no sleeving on my line-sets either (unless I bought 'em that way, then I'm too lazy to change!). To me it's not about weight, more about tangling together in one hand or flailing aggressively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you don't have any sleeving, what sort of trick do you use to undo the larkshead from the bridle/leaders. A loop knot or similar on the end of the loop? Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kwmf Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 @JBurka Wasn't referring to you (or anyone else) ... just heard some say they don't care for the weight. From what I've heard of your flying, whatever your setup it seems to work for you and I hope to see you in action some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 [email protected] Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you don't have any sleeving, what sort of trick do you use to undo the larkshead from the bridle/leaders. A loop knot or similar on the end of the loop? You got it; I take small pieces of line and tie them into a loop, then larks head that loop onto the big loops you use to attach to the bridle. Gives you a little "tail" to grab to help undo the larks head. Sent via Android smartphone using Tapatalk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kwmf Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I (now) do this on all my lines ... a real blessing in cold weather or when the wind is blowing hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yep, those little "quick release" tags, make it easier for those of us that are losing some touch!! I use them at both ends, makes adjusting your knots so much quicker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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