Fractured Axel

Fungus · Mon May 30, 2005 1:13 pm

hi guys,
I have just treated myself to an indoor rev, mainly to fly outdoors in 0 to 2 mph, and because i am too lazy to run around with a kite.
i flew it yesterday in minimal wind on short lines and using rev extended handles, it was very lively and took a while to get used to the control needed.
question ? what lines/ handles should i use? should i stuff the leading edge when outdoors? can i get the same control that i have with std, sul and vented rev?
thanks in anticipation of your help.

fungus

Nils · Mon May 30, 2005 2:21 pm

there are special 13 inch lightweight handles available at gwtw
but they're little different in size from the extended ones you're using now.
and if I were you then you'd be me and I'dd be flying my indoor rev on short lines

Fungus · Mon May 30, 2005 10:20 pm

thanks Nils,
looks like i've got to stretch the pocket money a bit further, thanks for the advice.

fungus :-)

Nils · Mon May 30, 2005 10:57 pm

just, happy to help.
maybe gary has some advice for you as well

Gary Matthews · Tue May 31, 2005 8:21 pm

Roy, just as Nils said really, i have yet to have a go "indoors" but the handles are 1.85 oz and are 14" long, and these allow extreme pitch and control, also has a clean knot system, the basic manouvers really are the "360" and the "up and over".......i would imagine Roy that you will also be able to catch and throw, we do it with the ultra lites on short lines, so you should be able to indoors.....look forward to catching up with you shortly Roy, by the way i recieved the winter league Trophy this weekend!!!!!

Gary the Rev

Fungus · Tue May 31, 2005 9:23 pm

cheers Gary the Rev,
can't see me flying indoors, i'm too lazy, i really wanted the 0 to 2 mph for outside, as last sunday flying in thermal draughts.
how short are your short lines ?i've got some line on order and will be making sets up, only got 100 ft in the lightest line at moment, as well as old 50lb spectra, 37 ft long, im thinking of 50 ft and 75 ft sets.
WELL DONE on the trophy you deserved it, catch up with you soon!

fungus

Gary Matthews · Tue May 31, 2005 9:48 pm

Length of lines are only about 30ft.....lot of FUN..gotta be quick though!!

GTR

Nils · Tue May 31, 2005 10:42 pm

I agree, short lines (25-50ft) are great in light to moderate winds. saves a lot of energy too

Fungus · Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:26 am

thanks again,
i think that i will have 2 lengths of 90 metre, so i can make a 73 ft , 25 ft and 48 ft set , in 50lb climax, should keep me amused !?

fungus

Nils · Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:54 am

I doubt you'll ever use your 73ft set. I suggest making that 48ft set first and trying it before you cut up the rest of your climax.

Jason · Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:28 am

I've got an indoor rev for sale if anyone's interested. Complete with lines and the long wrapped carbon handles. Blue and white in good condition.

Gary Matthews · Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:12 pm

Mmmm, let me know how much Jason.

GTR

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