REV 15 anybody?

lance_k · Since 04 May 2005 565 Posts Hood River Photographer

howz it fly folks? i haven't been very stoked to fly my yarga 15 the last year- too much of a pig.

would be interested if somebody knows if the rev is quicker for a big'un.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

Yo Lance,

I posted this on Kiteforum a few days ago.

"The turning speed of the REV 15 is similar to my '07 Fuel 13, though I think the REV is a bit quicker overall. And as far as its boosting, unhooking, etc., it seems to do pretty well. I've had the 15 out in 10, gusting to 20 and was super powered (but not out of control) in the gusts."

Low end is very similar to the T2 14.

How light of wind do you want to ride? I would think that a 13 would suit ya well around here...

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

I'd go 13m, it will have more low end than the 15m C kite and turn a lot faster.

lance_k · Since 04 May 2005 565 Posts Hood River Photographer

thanks adam, phil. i have the 13, i'm off to puerto rico next week and the wind conditions aren't looking so hot. was thinking of picking up a 15.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

If you have a good lightwind board you'll be fine if its even rideable.

Skimboard is a good one to pack on trips if you aren't already taking a pretty big surfboard or glide. Skim has almost as much low end as the glide and can still fit in a golf bag. Maybe rent a long board?

If its windy enough for the twintip, probably won't be a big difference between a 13m & 15m, except the 13m will be a lot more fun if the wind actually does come up.

shredjim · Since 07 Jun 2006 188 Posts Stoked

I agree with what these guys say Lance. On the Second wind/Slingy demo day at the sandbar during the summer, I flew the Rev 15 first in kind of lousy wind. Then I immediately went out on the Rev 13 in the same wind and liked it better because it turns way quicker. I felt the Rev 13 would be the biggest one I would need. You and I are about the same weight. I'd try one first before spending the money.