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Watty

Member Since 17 Feb 2007
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My name is Spence Watson. You may call me Spence, Watty, Watson, Watty the Almighty, or any combination of the above. I've been flying kites since August 2005. I first learned on revs, then on dualies. I flew dualies for one year, then bought a rev, and flew both for a year, then sold my dualies to focus on quads. I started flying revs indoors in August 2007, and it is now my winter sport.
Every year, I attend WSIKF in Long Beach, WA because it is where my love for revs started, and I could not imagine missing it. If you ever wish to fly with me, that would be the place to do it. I do compete in quad line competitions, but not very seriously. I am a soul flyer, just because I am too lazy to come up with choreography.
I am the Managing Editor of Kitelife Magazine, an alternate member of team iQuad, and co-founder of FlyForm.

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#89081 WSIKF 2012 (REV FIELD)

Posted by Watty on 18 July 2012 - 04:12 PM

What do you think of putting TEN six-person teams up at the same time, flying the same ballet, all over the beach, with one on center stage?

Basically like a "flash mob" of Rev team fliers... The public will think one team is coming on, but as the music starts, the beach comes alive with teams!

Getting folks up to speed on the routine would be the most challenging, but the possibility is there - post back here if you want to be involved.

The nice thing is that we have at least 21 people who already know this routine, and are capable of working with others if they feel inspired to do so. I think it is feasible to have a few teams up and running.

#88962 The Watty Special

Posted by Watty on 11 July 2012 - 10:36 PM

Hi Ben, great idea. Are they going to be in the traditional Watty colours? Maybe Watty and revered Red Black?

That would be awesome. Better yet, a stack that matches my pro set Posted Image

#87179 Which frames for which wind ?

Posted by Watty on 26 March 2012 - 09:30 AM

Hi,

Is there a guide anywhere for selecting the correct frame for the wind conditions ? I know there's a guide under the specs but would be handy to have some sort of file I could download to keep in my kite bag

Thanks.

I'll just leave this here
http://revkites.com/...tion-spars-rods

There's really no 'correct' frame for a given wind condition. Anything is up to a person's taste, but this link will give you the idea as to what each rod does.

#86956 Sneak preview

Posted by Watty on 15 March 2012 - 11:17 AM

We have a few sets available for the raffle at the West Coast Rev Clinic this weekend. I will also have a set that anyone is welcome to try out. I haven't tried them yet myself, but this weekend will be a good chance to see how they do.

#86848 Rev Indoor Tuning and Mods (Article)

Posted by Watty on 10 March 2012 - 02:57 PM

I recently wrote an article in Kitelife Magazine about adjusting a new Rev Indoor:
http://www.kitelife....ing-rev-indoor/

#86061 Introducing FlyForm

Posted by Watty on 15 January 2012 - 07:41 PM

This weekend was the Windless indoor kite festival in Long Beach, WA. At the event John Barresi, TK Barresi, and I showed our debut performance of a new indoor rev team known as FlyForm.

Thank you Brad for posting the video.

#84961 Kite Winders

Posted by Watty on 05 November 2011 - 06:16 PM

I can only imagine carrying a 24" winder in my pocket while flying.

#83708 Airline travel with Rev

Posted by Watty on 08 September 2011 - 05:44 PM

Hello,

About to fly to Colorado for a couple of days. Might have some time to fly over there.
Problem is that I can pack the frame in my Checked bag, but the handles will not fit there (custom case).
Does anyone have experience with flying on commercial airline with Rev handles in the Carry-on bag?
They kinda look like a handgun.

Thanks

Every time that I fly, I take my entire Rev Bag as a carry on. The only thing I remove are the kite stakes. I've been told that it won't fit on the airplane in some occasions, but they were always wrong. It has fit on every airplane I have been on, including the small propeller planes. TSA has never stopped me from carrying my rev bag on the plane. At most they have opened it up, and asked me what is inside.

#81630 next kite

Posted by Watty on 03 July 2011 - 01:05 PM

Getting a full vent will considerably increase your usable wind range. It will get you out flying much more often, especially if you visit other kite festivals in the area with different wind conditions.

As far as rods go, the only ones that I use are Race Rods, 3 wrap, and 4 wrap rods. The SLE is completely out of the picture for me. The rod is far too stiff for my liking. I would recommend getting a vented B-Series with the 3 and 4 wrap rods.

Just so we are on the same page, most rods are about 1/4 inch in diameter. SLE rods are 1/2 inch in diameter. There are 3 and 4 wrap SLE rods, but neither are used very often these day.

#81057 Cutting Rev Spars

Posted by Watty on 18 June 2011 - 06:57 PM

Watty, did you use a cut-off disc..................high speed ??

yes, and yes.

#78929 Revo Indoor Measuring 1.80m

Posted by Watty on 29 March 2011 - 09:21 AM

Hello!
My revo Indoor Measuring 1.80m Crazy Drivers "
He has a way for clamping bars 8 and as Iboard creates.
For all the tricks he isfabulous, goodaccuracy.
it is very heavy flight, presence, and whenyou master it becomes formidable.
Iwould like to develop in the Revolution.
I do not do much in control that makes all my Revo.

Vidéos

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ovkQ67feP68

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=1_3oCr1caiA

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=usfgAzswzqg

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=UcCIwvRRgDE

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=F4kSn5p4SMw

Very inspirational

#76604 4th Annual West Coast Rev Clinic

Posted by Watty on 01 January 2011 - 05:44 PM

I plan on signing up monday !!!
I was wondering, Is 120'  lines manditory ?  (for this clinic)
I do not have any yet , but do  plan on getting some !!!
(I have not needed them because I have no one local to fly with ! )
             Thank you.....can't wait.........!!

For the regular stuff, any usable line set will work fine. If you want to get into the team exercises, you will need 120' spectra lines. I believe Theresa from The Kite Shoppe will be there and ready to handle your kite shopping needs.

#72919 100 Rev fly at 2010 WSIKF (Aug 16-22)

Posted by Watty on 06 September 2010 - 07:25 AM

Breath dude!

It only looks difficult. Really, a lot of fun and not that bad getting through it. Give it 5 years to evolve and the skill to ramp up and I think then it will be amazing to be in and to watch it! This is just a baby step IMO of something bigger.

Bart

Haha! I love how this is coming from Bart! That is awesome! Actually doing it completely reversed his view on it. He sounds like the rest of us when we were trying to convince him to do it!

#72338 100 Rev fly at 2010 WSIKF (Aug 16-22)

Posted by Watty on 20 August 2010 - 08:39 PM

Here's a picture of the 8x8. Today's world record of 64 revolution kites in formation.
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#68346 100 Rev fly at 2010 WSIKF (Aug 16-22)

Posted by Watty on 13 April 2010 - 09:29 AM

I think that perhaps you are looking at this the wrong way, dare I say it, but I think you are taking it all way to seriously?   A while back Felix kicked of a discussion about a proposed International Register of Maga-team Rev fliers. That may, or may not, still be on the cards, but it looks like John is running this show and I get the distinct impression that things are going to be run way more informally than "graded fliers".

From what I have read so far it doesn't look like this is going to be in the arena, this is just going to be a group if like minded mates playing on the beach. My advice would be go along to a few of the earlier "workshops" and give it a go, dip your toe in the water and see how it feels.  If you still don't think you are up to it, have a word with someone you know and trust. Though it is my guess that the workshops will be used as informal auditions, and that those that are not up to the job, will get a discreet tap on the shoulder, way before they get a chance to do any serious damage.

Take a look in my sig line, "Rev Fliers Do it with Friends."  go along and have fun with a few friends, okay a lot of friends, and break that record. I sure wish I was joining you.

Right on. We should remember that we are kite flyers. The majority of us are very laid back. If you are not ready for the mega fly it will be obviously apparent in smaller practice mega flies. Besides, if you aren't ready the worst that will probably happen is some lines will be twisted, and maybe break a rod or two. With the amount of experienced people that will be on the beach that can get out just about any tangle. If a rod breaks, I'm sure someone will have a spare. I have extras of everything but race rods, zen rods, 2 wrap and SLEs. And if no one has what I am missing, I'm sure Ben and Lolly will.

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