8 replies to this topic

[dazlarsen]

Has anyone out there got an old SLE for a 1.5,they can donate to me.The reason I need this is when people come up and ask questions,or say "can I try that",I would be able to set up a kite with the SLE and let them have a go,instead I have to refuse them the chance to fly as I don't want to take the chance of having my leading edge smashed.

Edited by dazlarsen, 07 November 2010 - 11:37 AM.

[Mike]

I've let hundreds of people fly my revs over many years and I've never had a spar break. That's with a standard 3 wrap frame.
I can't promise you anything, but those spars are extremely durable.

[RevWizard]

I've let hundreds of people fly my revs over many years and I've never had a spar break. That's with a standard 3 wrap frame.
I can't promise you anything, but those spars are extremely durable.

I fully agree on the ruggedness of the 3-wrap rod on the REV 1.5.

[dazlarsen]

thanks for the replies,I will have to try the 3 wrap frame next time someone asks to have a go.

[Reef Runner]

thanks for the replies,I will have to try the 3 wrap frame next time someone asks to have a go.

Maybe you would have better luck, just finding an old (SLE) leading edge [oh, sorry, I suppose that's what you were looking for]. Most Rev flyers have several laying around. If I had an extra, I'd send it to you, then you could just pull the old switch-a-roo, when a Newbie showed up on the scene. I feel your pain, though. I too am somewhat reluctant, to allow a Newbie, to fly one of my JB's. I'll always opt for the old 1.5 SLE, for training purposes. Those are like tanks............good luck (maybe you'll get a donation from someone)

Edited by Reef Runner, 08 November 2010 - 06:17 AM.

[quaa714]

I'll send you an old SLE leading edge thats been sitting around collecting dust for eons if you want it, however I have to agree with the others on the use of a 3 wrap.
I feel and I'm sure others will agree that a better learning experience will come from teaching with a 3 or 4 wrap then an SLE.

PM me your addy and I'll get the SLE out to you right away.

[stroke survivor]

I'm agreeing with all the others - a 3 or 4 wrap LE will take a huge amount of punishment before it'll break!! I've had an older Rev 1 with a 4 wrap that I've only broken 1 spar on, and that was when the wind caught a wing tip and flipped it before I seated the outside rod all the way!! A 3 or 4 wrap will take almost anything a newbie can dish out, unless it's extreme!! The good thing is, you're willing to help others, safely, and that's important!!

[dazlarsen]

I'm agreeing with all the others - a 3 or 4 wrap LE will take a huge amount of punishment before it'll break!! I've had an older Rev 1 with a 4 wrap that I've only broken 1 spar on, and that was when the wind caught a wing tip and flipped it before I seated the outside rod all the way!! A 3 or 4 wrap will take almost anything a newbie can dish out, unless it's extreme!! The good thing is, you're willing to help others, safely, and that's important!!

Thanks for the great advice.I learnt to fly on 3 and 4 wrap frames and I know they can take a beating,but would still prefer to set up the 1.5 SLE and let anyone have a go,this is more a peace of mind thing,if you know what I mean.I am not willing to let someone with no experience loose with my B's,pro's,or materpiece's,with race frames,just yet.As for helping others,thats what it is all about "Getting others into kiting",

[dazlarsen]

I'll send you an old SLE leading edge thats been sitting around collecting dust for eons if you want it, however I have to agree with the others on the use of a 3 wrap.
I feel and I'm sure others will agree that a better learning experience will come from teaching with a 3 or 4 wrap then an SLE.

PM me your addy and I'll get the SLE out to you right away.

message sent mate