KiteLife Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I think they're going for the purity of the original and new designs... To copy the gray stripes over would compromise that, for sure. This kite might not be meant for everyday flying, as a masterpiece of it's own kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Shook Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Oh my! First HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY!!! If I'm not too late, please add my name to the list for the Anniversary Kite ... hopefully more will be made than a Masterpiece series. ??? Really like the design!! Hope all are resettled after the excitement of the fires. Let me know when to send the check to Lolly (and, oh by the way, how much did I just agree to???) Cath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 if there is a list started please add me to list for 1 maybe two thanks steve pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Wonderfuly simple photo John. You can clearly see the link to the 20th anniversary kite there. Thanks, I could not resist taking that photo. I guy whom I never saw before had an almost new looking early REV I, with the very old bridle, on it at Mission Bay. Walt had is JB up in the air close to him and they just started flying lazy eights when my camera appeared. The camera was a small Nikon CP S2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 So there you go, 2 exellent kites just happened to be in the right place, at the right time. Often good pictures are more luck than judgement. Just happening to be there at the right time, with a camera helps too of course. There are SO mant things I wish I had a snapshot of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 So there you go, 2 exellent kites just happened to be in the right place, at the right time.Often good pictures are more luck than judgement. Just happening to be there at the right time, with a camera helps too of course. There are SO mant things I wish I had a snapshot of. The secret is to always keep a small camera in your pocket when ever you go out. I chose the Nikon Coolpix S2 because it is small like a pack of cigs. It is rugged and water resistant. The battery pack goes for quite a while. Too bad that it is not made anymore, but there are plenty of new ones still on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 As much as I love the design of that 20th anniversary kite. I don't like how it is not symmetrical. Would't the uneaven panel arrangement cause it to fly strange??? I propose something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 As much as I love the design of that 20th anniversary kite. I don't like how it is not symmetrical. Would't the uneaven panel arrangement cause it to fly strange??? I propose something like this: I guess you would not have liked the Asymmetric REV I of the mid-90s like this one. It flew quite well. I like your design too, but it lacks the clear definition of the evolution of the REV. For me I would choose a different color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Nice design Watty, I understand your worries about the "uneven" wings. I am sure Rev know what they are doing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudsli Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 hi all. nice one Watty,that is a better design. i would even consider buying that. all the best steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 The key with the 20th anniversary kite is the history considered in the design... With half of the original design on one side and the latest design on the right, it's a legacy. To make a variant like any of those offered (they were cool) would make either side no longer original. Don't need a vented on this one, it's a collectors item, flown as a standard in reasonable wind, probably not in competition. I've already got my name on the list to buy one, just because the kite is such a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 The key with the 20th anniversary kite is the history considered in the design... With half of the original design on one side and the latest design on the right, it's a legacy.To make a variant like any of those offered (they were cool) would make either side no longer original. Don't need a vented on this one, it's a collectors item, flown as a standard in reasonable wind, probably not in competition. I've already got my name on the list to buy one, just because the kite is such a statement. I fully agree with John. This is a limited Edition REV not a standard production REV. It presents perfectly the history of the Revolution kite better then any design I have seen or heard of or can think of. It is really for the true Revolution collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm certainly wanting one too! It's my 10 year anniversary of flying Revs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 As much as I love the design of that 20th anniversary kite. I don't like how it is not symmetrical. Would't the uneaven panel arrangement cause it to fly strange??? I propose something like this: All the kites I have built are asymetrical and fly sweet. There has never been any issues with any of them... least none I have heard of, and I love flying them ... just got to FIND em lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 monkey same here 1997- 2007 10 years better my man.. as for the b day kite how much and how many are being made?? that would look nice next to my new rev 2... HAPPY 20TH REV this is only the begining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Will the 20th anniversary rev be available durring Christmas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Will the 20th anniversary rev be available durring Christmas??? Yes it will cause I want one in my stocking..............Ben ps Watty sending you some ferrulls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awindofchange Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 The word I have from Rev is that there will only be 250 of these special gold label anniversary kites produced. After that the templates will be discarded/destroyed and never made again. The suggested retail price is going to be in the area of $350.00, just slightly more than the B-series. They will be framed in Race Rods and the price includes kite and bag only. Accessories will be sold separately. Ben, please correct me if I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 That's what I heard Kent, should be right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 does anyone have an idea on a price for these kites?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Come on Ant, I know you are getting older!! But. Couple of posts up. Kent said $350 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Yes it will cause I want one in my stocking..............Ben ps Watty sending you some ferrulls YAAAAAAAAAAYYY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hello Family Just an update on the 20th year Anniversary kites the gold color on the wing tip just would'nt work so we made some changes and I wanted everyone one to know ahead of time so that wing logo will be white and the the Revolution logo will be a matching blue....Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Shook Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hello Family Just an update on the 20th year Anniversary kites the gold color on the wing tip just would'nt work so we made some changes and Iwanted everyone one to know ahead of time so that wing logo will be black and the the Revolution logo will be a matching blue....Ben Ben, Is there a count on the Anniversary kite yet, as in did I make it to the list????? When do think they'll be out - will I be putting one in Eliot's stocking this year? Cath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madquad Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi, When will this kite be available in shops around the world ?. Kiteworld in the UK has got this kite in the webshop but will it be available soon ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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