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KiteDuck
Since 17 Aug 2009
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 Thu Aug 20, 09 11:41 am 2010: Octane in ... Rev out? |
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Let me get this straight ... no Rev for 2010?
If that is the case, anyone have experience on both that they can share? Compare/contrast?
Would a Rev rider be happy on an Octane?
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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Hood River
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| Thu Aug 20, 09 12:15 pm |
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Yeah octane is replacing the rev, so if you like the rev, you will like the octane even more!
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Thu Aug 20, 09 9:02 pm |
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| Hmm...I didn't like the Rev, so does that mean I'll like the Octane even less? |
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Home Valley, Wa.
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| Fri Aug 21, 09 3:30 pm |
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Well that could be the case because it will be very Rev like. But no worries we have the best C kite on the market and the RPM has been a very big hit for those that want to drive the kite with the edge of the board then bar. 
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TheKerrKid
Since 02 Jul 2009
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| Tue Aug 25, 09 7:36 pm |
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so i heard that the octane has less bar pressure than the rev is this true
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eli_anderson
Since 04 Jun 2007
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| Tue Aug 25, 09 8:39 pm |
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| shymac wrote: | | But no worries we have the best C kite on the market and the RPM has been a very big hit for those that want to drive the kite with the edge of the board then bar. |
explain?
I've flown some cool shit, but nothing like you're on....woah 
where I come from, we're bringing back bar pressure, at least an option for it... 
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toddjb
Since 16 Oct 2007
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MD
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| Mon Aug 31, 09 10:14 am |
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| TheKerrKid wrote: | | so i heard that the octane has less bar pressure than the rev is this true |
I haven't tried it but have heard first hand that there are 3 rear line attachment settings. The outer one is super light, the middle one is just right for most people (RPM-like) and the inner one is very heavy.
So, you can probably dial it in just how you like it. Help you find the one that's just right...
Unfortunately, unlike goldilocks up there, I still haven't gotten to try it...  |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
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Hood River Kite Shop
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| Mon Aug 31, 09 7:33 pm |
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I've tested the Octane and it's very Rev-like. Very little bar pressure but not a ton of low end power compared to an RPM. It generates power once it's going well enough. The new 2010 bar is great, nice swivel
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buttersmoothcarver
Since 08 Oct 2008
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| Mon Aug 31, 09 9:08 pm 9m and 11m |
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I got on the 11m and 9m last night, I flew the Revs a ton last year. In comparison the new octane's are very smooth, but IMO do not loop as tight as the Rev's. I was really surprised by how well the kite loads up and release power at end of each loop. Overall the kite seems rock solid in Gorge gusty winds, I'm sure the smaller sizes will be very popular for the freeriding style kiter.
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krazedkiter
Since 08 Jun 2009
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Florida
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| Tue Sep 01, 09 5:13 pm |
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OK. I dont get it? If it is the Rev, why do they call it the Octane? If its just a redesigned Rev then maybe it should be the 2010 Rev. They renamed it for a reason. Don't know what it is, but just my simple thought process.
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