Steve808

I have used them in my non vented Super Sonic in a light wind config.
Just gotta remember to pull them out in stronger winds

Steve

Aloha

From JB public/style_images/master/snapback.pngKitelife, on 18 March 2009 - 10:20 PM, said:

1. Has Rev flying been therapeutic to you, with regard to existing injuries or health issues?

2. Have you found Rev flying provides you with beneficial calasthenics or exercise?


Yes to both
Long story shortened.... had evulsion fractures of 5 transverse processors from a fall just over 10 years ago.
Most of what I could do was no more then. Back spasms, and pain were only part of the story.
3 years ago I saw the iQuad at Berkeley kite festival, I was hooked. What I saw it was a kite that each "V" of the kite was a separate wing that could be controlled by the handles, loading or unloading the wing. Nice Just watching the flying of a dual line kite, the pilots movements of his control lines had me wincing then.

Flying revs has helped by me being outside more, having a direction, focus and more joy in my life and my wifes also too.
Build up endurance and tolerance.
Flying the Super Sonic ( my favoarite ) has been a challenge at times with more pull generated especially at high speed stunts and manuvering
Recently with winds over 30mph+, I snapped all four up my lines and ripped out the knots on my leaders stopping the SS too quickly. Was good fun though.
Recently my spasms have returned big time. Hopefully for a short time.
Keeping focused on flying has been a life saver and sanity keeper.
Flying or the thoughts and memories of flying can be enough to dull the pain and keep on.
Most of all flying has gotten me pushing myself even harder to get better and stronger so I can fly more
Just watch a kid flying or some one remembering their youth flying days and the joy, celebration and smile are very addicting.

Steve

Aloha Wind Junkie

From what I remember, John Q's Zen was the factory set up with a bridle.
He did look like he was spending more energy keeping the kite afloat compared to other fliers I have seen using the standard indoor Rev.
The Zen is heavier.
He does fly the Zen well in low winds outside too.

Hope this helps some.

Steve

Too cool, I let John Q fly my Zen at Brookings in July last year... 30' x 50# lines... He liked it, apparently.

John is a great flier, young and active too!

Gives new meaning to "try it, you'll like it"
He sure likes his Zen and is a great asset to the Rev. family

After seeing John Q practice and warm up for the indoor contest most of the morning, I asked the judges before I flew if there is a handicap available for us not so young and nimble. Being close to 3 times his age...
It was both exhilarating and exhausting just watching him.

After taxes are done and anything left, I want to pick up a new Rev. I am torn between a Zen or one of the new Rev II's
I wonder how they would do in a stack together.....

Flying on short lines is a lot of fun.

Steve

Aloha
One of our fliers from BASKL flew a Zen recently at our indoor competition.
It was filmed by and for the Martinez patch. Thank you Martinez Patch!
It is posted on line with a brief intro about kite flying and our 4 contestants.
The indoor fly was also an event to introduce the public to what indoor kite flying.
We had a great turn out.
John Quitugua of San Fransisco flew the Zen to 1st prize.


http://martinez.patc...n#video-4502855
Steve