At Scheveningen kitefestival a Dutch pilot flew his vented with 3-wrap LE and Race-verticals during 35 Mph gusty wind.
That was just a little too much....One of his verticals snapped into 2 pieces.
No sail-damage.
Difference in Rev rods?
Started by Kitelife, Feb 28 2006 12:30 PM
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Posted 09 November 2010 - 11:47 AM
It's not the size of your Rev.. its how you use it.
Seven days without flying a Rev makes one weak.
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Posted 09 November 2010 - 03:05 PM
I wasn't you. It couldn't have been you. Or was it?At Scheveningen kitefestival a Dutch pilot flew his vented with 3-wrap LE and Race-verticals during 35 Mph gusty wind.
That was just a little too much....One of his verticals snapped into 2 pieces.
No sail-damage.
Long John (formerly Mr. R)
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Posted 09 November 2010 - 07:21 PM
For you who have tested out the new "greenie" Race rods... how do they compare in high wind situations?
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Posted 09 November 2010 - 08:40 PM
I have not had any high winds to test them in to this date.
However, I tested them for ruggedness. One way was by hitting the ground hard at angles. That will pop rods. I didn't pop a rod and still have and use the "original" five rods.
So, I think they will hold up quite well in strong winds.
What I am doubtful about is how comfortable they might be to use in strong winds. What I mean is that I predict they will bow much more then the 4 wrap rod thus I predict the sail will cup more causing the REV to pull more.
Now if you have a full vented REV those strong winds would not be of any problem. So for worst case flying in Hurricane Force I or higher, that could be a different situation.
However, I tested them for ruggedness. One way was by hitting the ground hard at angles. That will pop rods. I didn't pop a rod and still have and use the "original" five rods.
So, I think they will hold up quite well in strong winds.
What I am doubtful about is how comfortable they might be to use in strong winds. What I mean is that I predict they will bow much more then the 4 wrap rod thus I predict the sail will cup more causing the REV to pull more.
Now if you have a full vented REV those strong winds would not be of any problem. So for worst case flying in Hurricane Force I or higher, that could be a different situation.
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Posted 09 November 2010 - 08:54 PM
John ~
Thanks for the input!
Was wondering if they'd be the rods of choice for the Extra-vent?
Guess I'll just have to get one along with the greenies and try 'er out! ...Christmas in November?
Thanks for the input!
Was wondering if they'd be the rods of choice for the Extra-vent?
Guess I'll just have to get one along with the greenies and try 'er out! ...Christmas in November?
"When the power of love becomes more important than the love of power,
then there will be peace"
Jimi Hendrix
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Posted 09 November 2010 - 09:36 PM
Second the opinion on Race Rods in a Rev 1 SV. I just LOOOVVVVVE them. In an adult and responsible way of course. 
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Posted 09 November 2010 - 11:00 PM
No, it wasn't me John.I wasn't you. It couldn't have been you. Or was it?
The victim was another Dutch pilot.
It went well for 15 minutes but the wind was too gusty.
It's not the size of your Rev.. its how you use it.
Seven days without flying a Rev makes one weak.
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Posted 19 January 2012 - 09:27 PM
Hi all,
Reviving this thread before i create another one.
Can someone help on an info i am looking for.
Is the 7/16" SLE of the Supersonic and the Rev 1.5SLE same?
Seeing the same LE length and dimensions, i would like to know if i can take the SLE from a supersonic and get it in a Rev 1.5SLE.
Thanks for any input.
B
Reviving this thread before i create another one.
Can someone help on an info i am looking for.
Is the 7/16" SLE of the Supersonic and the Rev 1.5SLE same?
Seeing the same LE length and dimensions, i would like to know if i can take the SLE from a supersonic and get it in a Rev 1.5SLE.
Thanks for any input.
B
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 07:03 AM
It seems to me the rods have a slight difference in length. Otherwise they are the same.Hi all,
Reviving this thread before i create another one.
Can someone help on an info i am looking for.
Is the 7/16" SLE of the Supersonic and the Rev 1.5SLE same?
Seeing the same LE length and dimensions, i would like to know if i can take the SLE from a supersonic and get it in a Rev 1.5SLE.
Thanks for any input.
B
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International Rules Book Committee and STACK International Head Judge - 6/2004-6/2008
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 02:34 PM
It seems to me the rods have a slight difference in length. Otherwise they are the same.
Yes, the Supersonic and Rev 1.5 rods are different lengths. I'm not sure how much of a difference it is, but I think the Supersonic rods are a bit shorter, so if you really wanted to, you could cut down the Rev 1.5 SLE rod to match the other Supersonic rods.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 01:03 AM
John and Watty, i thank you for the response. However i don't want to cut the 1.5 rods but may extend the bungee on the supersonic to match the 1.5 LE rods.
As from info i received form others, it is just about 1" longer on the 1.5 so 1/2" both side on the Supersonic which is not a big deal. And from what i learned, it is the center one that is longer on the 1.5 so the end shafts are same on both models.
As from info i received form others, it is just about 1" longer on the 1.5 so 1/2" both side on the Supersonic which is not a big deal. And from what i learned, it is the center one that is longer on the 1.5 so the end shafts are same on both models.
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