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Theresa says mine should ship early next week. Woohoo!
"Sadly" I'll be in Park City during the February first sunday WOW fly, so I won't be able to bring it down to the Mall.
(slightly more sadly I'll be in OC Maryland this weekend and the kite will be in San Diego)
NEW REV II JB series Beautiful, I got to have one.
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Posted 20 January 2011 - 10:30 AM
kwmf, on 20 January 2011 - 07:48 AM, said:
Anyone got theirs yet?
(and more importantly - anyone flown theirs yet?)
(and more importantly - anyone flown theirs yet?)
Alas, not yet. But this morning I got an email from Theressa saying mine has shipped.
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Posted 20 January 2011 - 11:39 AM
I almost hate to buy one now, the first 2 throws & catches attempted were completely successful on 80 feet of line.
Of course I'm no Lee Sedgwick. I can't catch it through the open back doors of truck during a rainstorm <HA!>
It's like hitting a hole in one, . . .
might as well give up GOLF 'cause that won't ever happen again in anyone's lifetime.
Of course I'm no Lee Sedgwick. I can't catch it through the open back doors of truck during a rainstorm <HA!>
It's like hitting a hole in one, . . .
might as well give up GOLF 'cause that won't ever happen again in anyone's lifetime.
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Posted 20 January 2011 - 05:10 PM
kwmf, on 20 January 2011 - 07:48 AM, said:
Anyone got theirs yet?
(and more importantly - anyone flown theirs yet?)
(and more importantly - anyone flown theirs yet?)
I got mine last week and flown it twice. It is pretty wicked. I like it a lot. It is not as twitchy as the original Rev 2. I think everyone should have one!!!
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Posted 21 January 2011 - 08:42 AM
Kitelife, on 12 January 2011 - 09:10 PM, said:
Just a tease for you guys...
b2-logo.jpg b2-logos.jpg
I'll get some good photos and videos this coming weekend, look for it online in the next couple of weeks.
b2-logo.jpg b2-logos.jpgI'll get some good photos and videos this coming weekend, look for it online in the next couple of weeks.
Hi John-
.... and rock it, you sure did!!!!! WOW!!! No one wanted to fly after you
lol!Awesome, as always.
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Posted 23 January 2011 - 02:53 AM
I snagged 2 from Ben for kelly and I....
Heading out to TI today for their maiden flights..
Heading out to TI today for their maiden flights..
This post has been edited by Jay Nunes: 24 January 2011 - 03:24 AM
If you plan on Coming to the Tampa Bay Area.
We would love to Fly with you..
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See you on the Beach,
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We would love to Fly with you..
Give us a Heads up On Facebook @
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Just a Group of friends coming together about kiting..
See you on the Beach,
Jay
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Posted 24 January 2011 - 03:15 AM
I was able to take Pictures of the New B2's Yesterday...They Fly like a B only they scream through the air and Stop on a Dime...Love them...
This post has been edited by Jay Nunes: 24 January 2011 - 03:22 AM
If you plan on Coming to the Tampa Bay Area.
We would love to Fly with you..
Give us a Heads up On Facebook @
Kiting Tampabay
Just a Group of friends coming together about kiting..
See you on the Beach,
Jay
We would love to Fly with you..
Give us a Heads up On Facebook @
Kiting Tampabay
Just a Group of friends coming together about kiting..
See you on the Beach,
Jay
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Posted 27 January 2011 - 10:08 AM
It's hard to say, but based on my estimation... I wouldn't be surprised if a vented B2 with 3 wraps flies well up to around 30-35 mph.
A 4 wrap frame (if available) would push that up even further.
Line considerations as usual.
A 4 wrap frame (if available) would push that up even further.
Line considerations as usual.
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(found in a fortune cookie)
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Posted 27 January 2011 - 05:26 PM
Fun, fun, fun!
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Posted 27 January 2011 - 11:29 PM
Care to offer a few other words?
(How does it compare to a B-1.5 and how does it compare to a Rev II?)
One other question - any thoughts on race rods in the B-2?
(How does it compare to a B-1.5 and how does it compare to a Rev II?)
One other question - any thoughts on race rods in the B-2?
This post has been edited by kwmf: 28 January 2011 - 01:10 AM
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Posted 28 January 2011 - 10:11 AM
Nice video, John!! But, you're only adding to my wish list!!!!
But, you're only adding to my wish list!!!!
wayne from portland
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You have 2 choices - live on or die!! I ain't the dying type!!!
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Posted 28 January 2011 - 10:36 AM
I think Race Rods would be too stiff, 2 wrap is awesome.
John Barresi
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Posted 28 January 2011 - 10:38 AM
kwmf, on 27 January 2011 - 11:29 PM, said:
Care to offer a few other words?
(How does it compare to a B-1.5 and how does it compare to a Rev II?)
One other question - any thoughts on race rods in the B-2?
(How does it compare to a B-1.5 and how does it compare to a Rev II?)
One other question - any thoughts on race rods in the B-2?
I have not done any measurements, but as I understand it, the B2 is more or less a downsized REV 1.5 JB, not a newly paneled REV II. It also looks like that to me.
If this is true then it would mean there is more sail area, on the B2 then the REV II.
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Posted 28 January 2011 - 04:31 PM
This Kite Fly's just like a B series Kite for sure.... only it takes off like a rocket!!
All the characteristics of the B that we all love are there...
Precision..100%.... Flick Flacks with the flick of the wrist.... Axles with half the motion of the B....
Catches and Throws... it floated out on 50's and I am sure it could have gone much further if I was on longer lines...
The reactions are magnified like the old II... only this one does not have that bit of out of control feeling like the II.
Absolutely recommend this kite for every Rev bag...
Best part... fits in the bed of my truck assembled...
All the characteristics of the B that we all love are there...
Precision..100%.... Flick Flacks with the flick of the wrist.... Axles with half the motion of the B....
Catches and Throws... it floated out on 50's and I am sure it could have gone much further if I was on longer lines...
The reactions are magnified like the old II... only this one does not have that bit of out of control feeling like the II.
Absolutely recommend this kite for every Rev bag...
Best part... fits in the bed of my truck assembled...
If you plan on Coming to the Tampa Bay Area.
We would love to Fly with you..
Give us a Heads up On Facebook @
Kiting Tampabay
Just a Group of friends coming together about kiting..
See you on the Beach,
Jay
We would love to Fly with you..
Give us a Heads up On Facebook @
Kiting Tampabay
Just a Group of friends coming together about kiting..
See you on the Beach,
Jay
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Posted 13 March 2011 - 12:24 PM
My take on it's low wind abilities... http://www.revkites....2-and-low-wind/
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 08:51 PM
The video of JB down on the beach ripping it up on with the B2 was the first time I set eyes on a Rev, and I was instantly hooked. Talk about setting the bar high!