big bri Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Would've been really sweet to fly that in the 18 + we had yesterday on the Jersey shore. Will soon in the sky over Jersey.Only a Bakers Dozen to go now..... BRIAN...Bakers Dozen Gerups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomzilla Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 really good looking design guys...almost started slicing up one of my kites, been talking to bazzer, & decided to wait to see what he may pull out of his bag of tricks...until then, he suggested heavier lines, 150#'s...he also suggested whiffle balls at the sleeving ends near the kite to disperse the winds...i was also thinking about those nerf balls...he also suggested anything fuzzy wrapped around the bridle lines...the idea is to disperse winds somewhat like a spoiler would, so the kite does not take on so much stress...g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 If you want to play I would suggest the opposite direction, the standard kite has more than enough drag, try reducing both drag and weight, it makes for a nimble kite with a decent wind range, btw the mesh used in Bri's kite is not standard insect mesh it was once a certain English fliers fishnet tights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Here's a picture of my effort, I reckon something like four hours in the garage with a soldering iron and heaven knows how long marking up the template but it was worth every second. I’m well chuffed with it, it flies great. It’s been done a few weeks now but it’s taken a while to get the photos, Thanks Keith, (ssm1nw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 HOLEY SMOKES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I think you got the fifteenth hole on the left, 3rd row, right hand sail in the wrong place Bob. Never mind, better luck next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I think you got the fifteenth hole on the left, 3rd row, right hand sail in the wrong place Bob. Never mind, better luck next time Well spotted Jeremy , doesn't appear to affect the handling though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 HOLEY SMOKES! Yes and cheaper than a trip to a Dutch Coffee Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 THAT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>looks really really cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My very first Rev is an EXP in that color pattern. To this day still my fave stock colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 ok .. its time to get started on my vented rev .. soon boys ang girls .. soon you will see my vented rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS Kite Stakes Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 HOLEY SMOKES! Don't you mean.....(wait for it).......... Holy EXP Batman!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Very nice work Bob It's addictive isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sweet, Bob! You really did a nice job with it! What have been the highest winds you've flown with it thus far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sweet, Bob! You really did a nice job with it! Thanks. As I said I'm really pleased with it. What have been the highest winds you've flown with it thus far? To be honest, I haven't a clue. I'm not really a wind meter kind of guy. I tend to prefer to let the feel of the kite influence setup choices. One thing I will say is, if I need to be flying this one, a std EXP leading edge does not really cut it, it doesn't half bend, it now has a 3 wrap sle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Don't be too surprised when it flies in lighter wind as a side effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave b Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Very nice Bob! Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Don't be too surprised when it flies in lighter wind as a side effect. Others have said the same, something to do with it being lighter due to all the vaporized rip-stop that went up my nose. I know it flies real smoooooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hope you didnt get too high on the fumes Bob. It looks like it was worth it though. Mental note to self. If I ever get brave enough to do this. Go for a well ventilated place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Like that Bob,Takes a long think before cutting holes in a Loved one.Nice job pal. Reading this thread brings back so many diffrent memories,thats what kites are about alot of the time.The one definate improvement from the start of the thread is I have a kite i can fly in anything from ZIP,ZERO winds and in A HURRICANE now. and so do you mate. Ile ring ya when one turns up Bob...:} BRIAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flic_on_web Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hello We have made that. They begin to fly with 80 km/h of wind and we don't know when they couldn't fly won to strong wind........ More photos in REVO ETOILES See you in the sky...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madquad Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 We have made that too ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 HelloWe have made that. They begin to fly with 80 km/h of wind and we don't know when they couldn't fly won to strong wind........ More photos in REVO ETOILES See you in the sky...... Vertical Rods on the front ... hmmmm interesting.... what's the rationale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 We have made that too ...... Moi too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Vertical Rods on the front ... hmmmm interesting.... what's the rationale?It makes no odds with that sail pattern. Besides, Flic are ultra stylish dudes (and dudette of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 HelloWe have made that. They begin to fly with 80 km/h of wind and we don't know when they couldn't fly won to strong wind........ They are without doubt things of beauty. I've never flown one, though as a very raw novice, I did get to try a copy. I have to admit I found it it real strange, as with so little sail it gave so little feedback, maybe there was not quite enough wind though not much else was flying that day. Much Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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