REV 1 vs Octane

Nak · Fri Feb 12, 10 4:07 pm **REV 1 vs Octane**

As I transition to Octanes, are the flying characteristics and power similar enough to the Rev 1 that I can just do a one for one replacement? I can't afford a whole new quiver at once, so I'm thinking starting with an 11m, since that's my most used kite. What differences will I notice riding a 9m Rev1 and then switching to an 11m Octane during the same session as the wind drops?

Thanks!

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2622 Posts The 503 METAL

You love the Octane Nak. Should fit in nicely with it's ancestors!

Thumb's Up

shymac · Since 20 Jul 2005 919 Posts Home Valley, Wa. Bigfoot

Nak not sure if you have seen this but this could be helpful.?

Tech & Tuning: Slingshot 2010 Octane.

http://www.vimeo.com/7107562

sentone · Since 10 Feb 2006 66 Posts

nak.....im in the same boat ....been rideing 5-7-11 revs and loveing um... surf only....my 11 got eaten so it was time to upgrade.....got a 11 octane.....to fill the hole in my quiver.......at first on factory settings it was abit soft.....i came in and took the extenions off the outside lines it made the lines about 3 in shorter......in turn it made it just like a rev...imo.....these extentions are located up near the bridel and are loop to loop..... i ride my 7 lots and going back and forth is no problem....the octanes have so much tuneing capabilities that for some whos not sure what they like it could be a bit much.......3 pick points on the kite tips for different feels .....3 knots on the pig tails...for rake settings......the extenition i removed.....for i reckon unhooked.....time buying......for me i ride second knot even...ditch the extention works like a dream......the big differance is how fine the tuneing is the depower on the octane is WAY shorter in throw ..smaller line and the throw on the leash red loop conect is super short in comparasion all upgrades are just that ......dosent take much to tune um to your likeing......and when and if my pockets get fat again im in for a octane 7......as prying the 5 from my kids is more than i can handle......plus they call my 7 theirs anyway...... Shocked

Bettyboarder · Sat Feb 13, 10 2:00 am

Nak Nak I switched over at the end of last year. I loved my Rev's and the Octanes are awesome too. When you get them take the extra pigtail off and move them up like 1 or 2 settings on the wingtip and they fly just like the Rev

You can try mine out if you want. We are getting closer to some kiting in the next few days and I will get some picts for you.

JUMPIN JIMI · Since 11 Nov 2006 123 Posts Stoked

I GOT 9 & 13 AND I LOVE IT

Nak · Sat Feb 13, 10 8:33 am

Thanks everybody!

Betty, wish I could come over & try out your Octanes in Oz!!! Can't wait to see more Oz pics. Very Happy

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed