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For those who do this regularly - how important is it to have matching revs?

I tried flying two Revs for the first time yesterday on 120's. WOW! It made me feel like a beginner again. The reason I ask is the closest match I have is an SLE and a Ninja Eyes - both full sail with race rods. The sails fill differently and I have to back up more to keep the SLE in the sky but I should be able to maintain the other with more brake and on the first several attempts I was definitely having difficulty with that. I'm sure that with more practice it will get easier like with all things Rev related. My guess is that this is an issue only when first learning to fly two at once.

Have been watching videos of Steve De Rooy which inspired me to try. Anyway, I got a huge grin on my face trying this when I found out how much harder it is than flying single Revs one handed. Fun Fun Fun

Ok, this is a different question. I fly on a private road that has 4 houses towards the end of it. I fly with headphones in so I never hear cars coming up behind me. I do look over my shoulder often but when the music is real good I get into a zone. Permanent neigbors know that I can back up at any time or move sidways so they creep up until I see them in my Peripheral vision and I move out of the way. Visitors on the other hand will sometimes zoom past me and I have come close to being creamed a couple times. I really don't want to get crippled by impatient drivers so I'm looking for a solution. I've never used a bike helmet with one of those little rearview mirrors but I'm wondering if that would be a feasable answer. I fly with soft hats and also wonder if they will clip to one. Anyone have experience with this or tips?

I just received a "Hot" Ninja Eyes. Looking forward to taking it out for its first flight but a question popped up in my mind. I fly in the rain a lot and before I take it out in the rain I just wanted to ask those that have this kite if they have had any problems with the painted portion bleeding when wet. Better safe than sorry and if I had to only fly it on dry days it wouldn't kill me. Anyone?