Rev depower system

Mikeb · Sat Sep 08, 07 8:43 pm **Rev depower system**

What's up with the depower system on the new SS Rev? Very hard to use when loaded up-----and that's when you need it most. Kind of dicey when you can't get it to pop out of the cleat right away. Not to user friedly or is there a trick to this system. The plastic grad knob is not to easy to grad and deploy. Seems like it should be a loop handle instead.

I experienced this twice this weekend. Once it took second person pulling hard to get this to deploy for a kiter after launch.

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

It defeinitely takes some getting used to. If you grab it underhand with your palm facing up and pull it is easier to get the leverage. It is nice because you don't have to reach for it, but the pull/pull system of some of the other kites doesn't take as much strength.

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

The best way to adjust the depower cleat is while going downwind slightly to release pressure. Although, I have found that you do not need to adjust the kite that much because of the range.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

It does take a little getting used to, but it's no different than the last couple years. For me, I think it works best to grab with a "fist", just as Amery does it in the this vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiKY8S9HGFs

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

Stop edging like a madman for a second , pull quick and hard , re-cleat.

From day one I thought a longer tail to grab may be easier to leverage against but too much swingin' danglin, shizznit is no good.

you will get it.

Mikeb · Sun Sep 09, 07 12:45 pm **Rev Depower System**

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try the underhand method. Has anyone come with with a retro fit for quicker cleat release?

gabe · Since 16 May 2005 475 Posts Obsessed

add a pulley at the top where the sheeting line turns. reduces friction a ton. important for light wind--when pulling the trim can luff the kite instead of trim the line.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

The only issue would adding a pulley is it might end up getting tangled on something if you deploy the front line safety. Stock its set up so that nothing can get tangled (if you take a close look you will see what I mean.)

The depower cleat really bugged me at first but I have been getting used to it. One thing that helps is if you grab the rope very close to the cleat itself, thanks Tucker for that tip.

Really though you should be able to set some level of depower and then forget about it, the kite does most of its depowering within an arms reach.