From: WVOSS@novell.com (Wes Voss) Subject: Advice needed on RevI vs II Message-ID: Organization: Novell, Inc. Date: Sun, 27 Dec 92 15:29:05 EST Well, I went pricing kites yesterday. I started two years ago with a Peter Powell two line kite, and have enjoyed it a lot, but I would like some variety; preferably something that can fly in VERY little wind. I was looking at the Revolution kites (they look pretty interesting to me), but being a novice, I was wondering if any of you would have any opinions about whether the I or II would be more appropriate for my needs and skill levels... I am very interested in the ability to do accurate starts, stops, etc. In other words, I am looking for something with more control than I have now that also flies in less wind. Thanks! Wes -------------------------------------------------- Wes Voss Internet: wvoss@novell.com Standard Disclaimer: Yeah, these are my opinions, and no one elses... You know the rest... -------------------------------------------------- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: jeffy@syrinx.umd.edu (Jeffrey C. Burka) Subject: Re: Advice needed on RevI vs II Message-ID: <17733@umd5.umd.edu> Date: Sun, 27 Dec 92 17:28:27 EST Organization: University of Maryland at College Park In article WVOSS@novell.com (Wes Voss) writes: >I was looking at the Revolution kites (they look pretty interesting to me), >but being a novice, I was wondering if any of you would have any opinions >about whether the I or II would be more appropriate for my needs and skill >levels... I am very interested in the ability to do accurate starts, stops, >etc. In other words, I am looking for something with more control than I >have now that also flies in less wind. Generally speaking, the Rev I fits your requirements better than the II. The Rev I is slower, more precise, and flies in less wind. Skill level is probably irrelevant; I'm not convinced that one is particularly harder to learn on than the other, though the Rev II might be a bit more challenging given its speed. Basically, though, once you can fly a Rev, either kite will do accurate starts and stops, fly backwards, and so forth. Personally, I think the Rev II is _much_ more fun and better suited to basic pleasure-flying. For competition, the Rev I is the way to go in precision, and many folks fly it in ballet as well. While the Rev I is definitely _more_ precise and easier to control because of its speed, don't get the idea that you can't do any sort of "target practice" with a Rev II. I have no trouble landing on specific spots (markers, flag poles, friends' backs, etc.) with my IIs. For true ultra-light performance, you'd need Rev's ultralight kit for the Rev I. Basically it gives you everything but the sail--new endcaps 'n bungees, long-throw handles, and a spectra bridle. And the kit works quite well. I don't know if it's possible to buy a Rev I already tricked out in the ultralight kit, or if you have to buy the stock Rev I and then buy the ultralight kit in addition. I realize this is sort of a wishy-washy answer. The basics are, though, that the I will fly in less wind, but it's still not an ultralight without a new frame; the I is more precise, but for many people the extra level of precision is only necessary in competition; one is not necessarily easier to learn on than the other. Because of all this, your decision may very well boil down to a question of price. Jeff -- |Jeffrey C. Burka | "Show what you are / Be strong, be true | | | Time for you to / Be who you are." | |jeffy@syrinx.umd.edu | --Happy Rhodes | = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =