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[King-J]

Looking to add a Quad line to my collection, Looking at a Rev JB series, I have a couple of questions to those how have been flying them for awhile, I have flown Georges once it had the race frame (Nice, fun kite), for a beginner he said I did pretty well. The areas I need help with would be,
1 - Vented or STD
2- Line recommended
3 - Handles
The reason I mention Vented is because I here it flys pretty low and with the right setup and it goes pretty hi.
Thanks
John

[moegeo]

John,
I'd say you flew very well.
I now have a Mid Vent that might be just what your looking for. If you'd like to give it a try let me know.
Geo.

[King-J]

John,
I'd say you flew very well.
I now have a Mid Vent that might be just what your looking for. If you'd like to give it a try let me know.
Geo.

Hey Geo.
How have you been, what would you recommend for my first Rev? What is the wind range of the mid vent?

[moegeo]

Hey John,
I'm doing well, thanks for asking.
JB is the guy to ask. But for me the standard with all the framing options is the way to go. I like the mid vent for here in the valley, it seems to do well with the bumpy winds.
You know I have a bag full and you are welcome to fly any of them. If you can't make it down, I'll ship you a couple to test drive.
Geo.

[Dano]

Hey Geo.
How have you been,.. 

Hey John...

A standard 1.5 is a great place to start. 75-85' x 90# lines, 13" handles.
Race rods are a great addition to get you down into lower winds flying.

A full vent 1.5 could very easily become your best friend on those 10+ mph days.
3 or 4 wrap rods would suit you just fine for a long time with this kite.

And as George mentioned the mid-vent, Great for everything in between.

i'd recommend buying in the order listed.

Be careful though, you might find yourself only packing rev's to the field 90% of the time like me. 

[rxburner]

1.5 Mid-Vent
120 ft X 90 lb lines
Pro Handles

Rx

[Smeagol]

Hey John,

I've got a bunch o' Revs also if you ever want to try one out.  My 1.5 in in the progressive stack I've been working on currently, but I could always throw on the bridle & you're set.

Mike

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