[Aerochic]

Someone needs to snap this baby up before it disappears. The seller clearly doesn't realize what they have:

http://cgi.ebay.com/...#ht_2852wt_1007

[Watty]

Yes, judging by the picture, he hasn't a clue. He even set up the kite with the rods on the front.

[Aerochic]

Watty, on 10 March 2010 - 07:25 PM, said:

Yes, judging by the picture, he hasn't a clue. He even set up the kite with the rods on the front.

Oh Yeah. That's the telltale sign!

I wasn't aware the Rev2 was ever made in that pattern.

[RevWizard]

Aerochic, on 10 March 2010 - 04:28 PM, said:

Oh Yeah. That's the telltale sign!

I wasn't aware the Rev2 was ever made in that pattern.

At that time the REV II was made in three different patterns and many colors.
They were the basic(one color), classic(two colors) and the Rainbow(now called the Sedgwick layout)
That particular one is a classic of the second generation which would have been made somewhere between 1992 and 1996.
The first generation was made between 1990 and 1992. Distinctive to the first generation were metal end caps and swivels on the bridle.

[HedgeWarden]

Darn, there's a bid on it now.

I was lurking, waiting for a relisting at a lower starting price. It would have been a nice complement to the "basic" (solid blue) Rev II I snagged a few months ago on eBay.



But then again, why do I really need two Rev IIs? I should be saving for a Zen.

Thanks, John, for the history info.

[Baloo]

I wantee, blasted postage will spoil it though.

Dont needee though.

Hedge, you need more than you have, make up a stack, REAL fun to fly. Tell you what, you buy this one and I will buy the purty solid one you have. I just LOVE those solid colour Rev 2's.

This post has been edited by Baloo: 10 March 2010 - 10:57 PM

[Aerochic]

Thanks for the info, John! I should have paid more attention to Rev back in those days. :? It's very interesting to see how our favorite kites have evolved over the years.

Hedge: Ooops! Sorry to mess up your Bay-fu. :/ I just wanted to make sure one of our forum members didn't miss such a great deal.

[HedgeWarden]

So....

Did anyone on the forum snag this kite?

I bit my nails, sat on my hands, closed my eyes, and shut off my computer to save my money for a Rev I. (Or Zen, if I can hold off long enough.)



I have a strong collector's urge which is incompatible with financial responsibility.

Aerochic - nah, you didn't mess my strategy really. Better someone pays what the kite is worth than what I'm willing to pay, today.

So, who snagged it? Fess up!

Fair winds,

[kitecowboy]

I hit it with 15 seconds and missed. dang didnt really need it but woulda been cool to have none the less.

[Reef Runner]

I don't believe that the actual owner of this kite, was the one doing the selling. It appeared to me, to be some third party, that didn't particularly deal in kites, per say. I emailed pictures, to Lolly, for identification, back on March 9th. She told me that this particular kite was manufactured in 1990 & 1991, and that it appeared to be in shape [Hi Nick, That Rev 2 design was made in 1990 and '91. Looks like it is in good shape. Lolly] I would have snatched it up (or at least tried), but I had just purchased a brand new Rev II, only 7 days before. Still kinda wished I had gone for it. It only ended up drawing 3 bids, and I bet $130 would have brought that baby home.......darn it..............

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johnnmitchell, on 10 March 2010 - 07:58 PM, said:

At that time the REV II was made in three different patterns and many colors.
They were the basic(one color), classic(two colors) and the Rainbow(now called the Sedgwick layout)
That particular one is a classic of the second generation which would have been made somewhere between 1992 and 1996.
The first generation was made between 1990 and 1992. Distinctive to the first generation were metal end caps and swivels on the bridle.

Hey John,
You're teaching me something new, which I admit, isn't too hard, because I am relatively new, to the Rev scene.........Anyway, I had thought that the Sedgwick series, had always been associated with the Rev I, but what I'm understanding from your post, is that Rev II, likewise had a Sedgwick series, back in the early '90's ? Thanks for the info.................. Do you by chance have any photos or pics ?

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[quaa714]

I'm happy to say that my newly acquired Rev II was waiting for me upon my return from KP8!

This thing looks as if it may have been flown once or twice......if at all.....seriously, It looks like it's brand spanking new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aerochic]

quaa714, on 16 March 2010 - 01:19 PM, said:

I'm happy to say that my newly acquired Rev II was waiting for me upon my return from KP8!

This thing looks as if it may have been flown once or twice......if at all.....seriously, It looks like it's brand spanking new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wooo YAY!

[Reef Runner]

quaa714, on 16 March 2010 - 01:19 PM, said:

I'm happy to say that my newly acquired Rev II was waiting for me upon my return from KP8!

This thing looks as if it may have been flown once or twice......if at all.....seriously, It looks like it's brand spanking new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey quaa714.........................way to go and a good, deal to boot..................

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[RevWizard]

Reef Runner, on 16 March 2010 - 07:50 AM, said:

I don't believe that the actual owner of this kite, was the one doing the selling. It appeared to me, to be some third party, that didn't particularly deal in kites, per say. I emailed pictures, to Lolly, for identification, back on March 9th. She told me that this particular kite was manufactured in 1990 & 1991, and that it appeared to be in shape [Hi Nick, That Rev 2 design was made in 1990 and '91. Looks like it is in good shape. Lolly] I would have snatched it up (or at least tried), but I had just purchased a brand new Rev II, only 7 days before. Still kinda wished I had gone for it. It only ended up drawing 3 bids, and I bet $130 would have brought that baby home.......darn it..............

To clarify this, from a document I have written that was verified by Joe Hadzicki, the designer. I think if you would have provided Lolly with close up photos of the end caps and bridle she would have provided you more precise information.
If the REV II or I had metal end caps, then the earliest production date would have been mid 1991. The patent number was not issued until 1991 and it did not get onto the sail until mid 1991. If the REV II or I had plastic end caps then the production date would have been 1992 or later.

[RevWizard]

Reef Runner, on 16 March 2010 - 08:14 AM, said:

Hey John,
You're teaching me something new, which I admit, isn't too hard, because I am relatively new, to the Rev scene.........Anyway, I had thought that the Sedgwick series, had always been associated with the Rev I, but what I'm understanding from your post, is that Rev II, likewise had a Sedgwick series, back in the early '90's ? Thanks for the info.................. Do you by chance have any photos or pics ?

Search for older topics on this forum mentioning colors for the REV II. There you should find a number of photos that I shot and published.
These topics were started 8 to 11 months ago.

[Reef Runner]

johnnmitchell, on 16 March 2010 - 04:35 PM, said:

To clarify this, from a document I have written that was verified by Joe Haddock, the designer. I think if you would have provided Lolly with close up photos of the end caps and bridle she would have provided you more precise information.
If the REV II or I had metal end caps, then the earliest production date would have been mid 1991. The patent number was not issued until 1991 and it did not get onto the sail until mid 1991. If the REV II or I had plastic end caps then the production date would have been 1992 or later.

Hi John,
You'll surely get no arguments out of me. Like I said, I'm the "Newbie" on the block. Unfortunately, those photos, that I sent to Lolly, were the only one's available, from the seller. I'm sure if she could have seen the end caps clearly, she would have known the exact year. At least she was pretty darn close, and I'm sure she was going on color, alone. Thanks for the information, though. I'm going back and look for those posts, that you referenced, concerning the colors. That's interesting, and my learning curve, on the Rev, is still moving.
Thanks again for the info......................reef

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[HedgeWarden]

quaa714, on 16 March 2010 - 10:19 AM, said:

I'm happy to say that my newly acquired Rev II was waiting for me upon my return from KP8!

This thing looks as if it may have been flown once or twice......if at all.....seriously, It looks like it's brand spanking new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very cool, dude. It's a nice looking kite!

[quaa714]

I can unequivocally state that the kite has plastic end caps and the patent # on the trailing edge. Pictures to follow if anyone is wanting to see them.

[RevWizard]

quaa714, on 16 March 2010 - 08:20 PM, said:

I can unequivocally state that the kite has plastic end caps and the patent # on the trailing edge. Pictures to follow if anyone is wanting to see them.

Very Nice indeed. One of my favorite color schemes for the classic.