Watty

Sorry Wayne, that request is simply not a reasonable expectation in this electronic day and age, proprietary knowledge and all.  Rev doesn't share their dimensions publicly.  If you want to know exactly what size one is, then you need to borrow or acquire it, but they're not sending you a diagram nor even a cocktail napkin sketch

 

surely you would adopt the same non-disclosure attitude in Shook's position.  This is a revenue source and a highly desired product.

 

the mesh strips are different sizes and the location of them varies as well, depending on which model you desire, (40%, 75% or 100%)

Is it just me, or is this not what Wayne was asking? I don't think he was asking for a diagram or for any kind of dimensions. Merely a photo of each of the three kites labeled to have a visual representation of the difference. Hell, there was already a photo posted earlier of a 75%. Refusal of this request is like refusing to show pictures of a mid-vent and a full-vent for fear of copyright infringement. Might as well just not make the damn things if you can't take pictures of them. I'm sure there are plenty of photos out there of the Shook mesh kites; would it really be so bad to grab three and label them as 40%, 75%, and 100%? Sorry, this just seems really ridiculous.

Looks like you've got a nice group of first timers! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there.

2. - Buckles. I'd like to see the fasteners offset from the roll-up's edge! If you catch the material in the closure, then under weight, it will pop open unexpectedly! Moving the female ends of the buckles away from there,(maybe make that end of the strap a little longer), would easily eliminate the problem! I know a few folks that have used another strap to keep their bag closed if the buckle pops open while being carried! I try to make sure no bag material gets caught in the buckle to force it open!

 

3. -  Maybe an option to get 2 straps. I talked with Watty once, and he used another strap on his bag to carry it like a backpack, instead of sideways over one shoulder! Carrying it backpack style leaves both hands free to use hauling other stuff, if need be! A bonus with that is that you can pull both straps around the bag and make a handle for short distance carrying! I'm currently using an extra strap from a bowling bag, clipped in to the same rings the Rev strap uses! It does work for me!

 

Anyway my $0.02 worth!

I completely agree with both of these. As for the rod pocket, I keep my main rev indoor there, and my rods in one of the regular pockets.

Another mod that I've done on my own bag is to add belt loops around the upper strap. The strap has an awful tenancy to come off over the top of the bag, so the belt looks keep it in place. 

Some wheels would also be nice. Maybe even a little remote control 

Happy Birthday Monks!

Could the pointer's color match the color selected instead of remaining white all the time?

It is a possibility. If the feature is added, it may not work in all browsers though. I may be a bit slow in adding features and bug-fixes though since it is all done in my free time.

I've flown the indoor outside on a few occasions. Unless the outdoor space is very secluded, it isn't very ideal. The slightest breeze makes the kite twitchy and difficult to control. It is very rare that I will fly my rev indoor outside. In almost every case, I would rather use my Zen or full sail B-Pro.

The colorizer has now been updated.

http://www.revkites....ocolors-example

Bug fixes:

• Revised swatch positioning

New features:

•  Template codes
  • Each kite has a unique code that is updated as you design your kite. The codes can be copied/pasted allowing people to share codes.
• Share Button
  • Added to the top-right corner. This button brings you to a form what will email you your template codes. You may then forward that email on to your preferred retailer.

If you have used the colorizer before this update, be sure to refresh the frame:

Chrome:

Right-click on the colorizer -> click on "Reload Frame"

FireFox:

Right-click on the colorizer -> click on "This Frame" -> click on "Reload Frame"

Internet Explorer: 

Right-click on the colorizer -> click on "Refresh"

I've animated routines in the past using Adobe After Effects. If you dont want to play with some animation software, you could always try stop-motion

Rev Handle Position .jpgWanted to see the actual difference between what I learned on to where the modification of where i i am today...

Big Difference. Handles are more neutral, more brake, less input for response. Thanks to a Rev clinic, I would have flown with way too much drive and no brake. I guess the factory setting is to allow beginners to launch and forward drive the machine/sail. Once adapted to less drive more brake, inverted hoovers, precision clockwork, and controlled slow flight in all aspects becomes more manageable (not easier). Practice Practice Practice. 

Absolutely. Stock settings really make the kite want to fly forward all the time. When flying a kite with stock settings for any length of time now, my hands get really tired a lot quicker because I'm constantly pulling down on those break lines to keep the kite docile. SO much more comfortable with more break.

The basic skills that you need for the mega fly are explained in this video:

A large majority of the mega fly is basic hovers. You may very well end up sitting in an upright hover for over an hour, so be prepared for that. Any individual movements are slow, and not particularly significant. If you have a solid hover in all positions, you should be golden. In order to pull off such a large mega fly, we have to keep the required skill level as low as possible to get as many involved as we can.

If you don't use the Rev history of John M., then on the Rev forum there is a direct comparison of what old and new labels look like and the meaning of each!! I don't have the link handy, maybe JB or Watty can help out?  

Not sure I remember that... but there is a write up I did for the WCRC a couple years ago that is now part of the main rev site:

http://www.revkites....tion-spars-rods

Another big difference that you may find between the b-series and the b-pro is the way that the fabric is sewn into the kite. Rip-stop  tends to stretch on the diagonal, so the way that it is sewed changes the way the sail stretches in general.

Thanks John. Just out of curiosity, what are the actual materialistic/physical differences of the Icarex PC-31 over the material used for the regular B-Series?

You can see the difference when comparing the two kites. The fabric on the B-Pro remains crisp longer, doesn't stretch as quickly, and is more water resistant. The B-Series, after a bit of use, will feel soft to the touch. You will see the kite stretching in a way that distorts the curve in the outside of the trailing edge. The kite will also get heavier when wet. Both kites will get to this point eventually, but the B-Pro takes longer to get there.

Also remember folks...

The Northwest Sport Kite League is once again holding their AKA-sanctioned competition, with multiline (includes Rev) categories!

• EMB - Experienced Multiline Ballet (individual)
• EMP - Experienced Multiline Precision (individual)
• MMB - Masters Multiline Ballet (individual)
• MMP - Masters Multiline Precision (individual)
  .
• OMPB - Open Multiline Pairs Ballet
• OMPP - Open Multiline Pairs Precision

If you've never competed before, it can be a ton of fun...

Very few folks take it too seriously, most just use it as a learning environment to have fun and further develop their skills.

Watty and I will be entering Masters individual multiline events, TK will be entering her first USA competition in Experienced class.

The ripstop gauntlet has been thrown!  Come join us for some fun, we'll be happy to give you pointers and coaching!

For precision, here are the required compulsories (one is dropped day of the event):

EMP: MI 4, MI 9, MI 15, MI 22
MMP: MI 4, MI 9, MI 15, MI 22
OMPP: MP 4, MP 7, MP 10, MP 13

You can look up detail and images of all compulsory figures by clicking here.

Click here for more information or here for the registration form!

Yeah, well it's pretty tough to tell who's doing the axeling when you're not in the picture! And besides, we all know you're a mutant JB, that was never a question. Nice work gents, can't wait to see more!