Forum | Classifieds | Lost & Found | CGKA | Industry | Sensors | Forecast | Spots | Seattle | Decals | RSS | Facebook Events | Photos | Search | Register | Profile | Log in to check your messages | Log in  RPM is a direct hit!!! Page 1, 2  Next          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster Thu Apr 23, 09 5:19 am    RPM is a direct hit!!! I just got 2 days, first of the season for me, on my 12mtr. Rev and I wanted to let you know that these kites are the real deal. I've flown the TD one to TD II, and III and Rev 7, 9, 11, 14 and liked em all. The RPM 12 set on medium settings was as fast as a waroo, but has way more lift on jumps. It's an amazing platform!! I rode hooked in as I'm not interested in doing a total wipe out in chilly water. Need a better wet suit. If you are thinking about kites you better demo the RPM line. It's an amazing kite. Nice job SS, _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! shymac Since 20 Jul 2005 919 Posts Home Valley, Wa. Bigfoot Thu Apr 23, 09 7:15 am     Thanks for the good word. It really is a great kite and I'm super stoked on its versatility and performance. _________________ https://www.hipcamp.com/discover/washington/windwoodrivers Scriffler Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted Thu Apr 23, 09 7:29 am     I thought this guy was banned? Oregon Surf Shop Tim Since 04 Feb 2008 70 Posts Lincoln City Oregon   Thu Apr 23, 09 7:48 am     4 sessions on the RPM, have had the opportunity to use the 8,10 and 12 and I would give them all 4 stars. More range than the Rev or the Waroo better pop and they turn better while sheeted out than any other kite I have ridden. All in all pretty Dang Stoked on them! tstansbury Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted Thu Apr 23, 09 8:46 am     can you self launch them by hooking the chicken loop to somthing solid eric Since 13 Jan 2006 1872 Posts XTreme Poster Thu Apr 23, 09 9:29 am     I have not tried that yet, but with the square tips in theory I would think it would work very well. But, yet to try. Eric shymac Since 20 Jul 2005 919 Posts Home Valley, Wa. Bigfoot Thu Apr 23, 09 11:16 am     tstansbury wrote: can you self launch them by hooking the chicken loop to somthing solid Rodger that, it can be done! _________________ https://www.hipcamp.com/discover/washington/windwoodrivers bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster Fri Apr 24, 09 11:41 am    It's fast and predictable I was really glad to have sle feel but the c-like pop..and I do mean elevator up, up and away. My heels are sore from the jumping. I have it set on the stock settings, medium and it works fine. This kite is going to be hard to beat! _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! pdxmonkeyboy Since 16 May 2006 6081 Posts forever labled as the retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master Fri Apr 24, 09 11:47 am     i've been buying powerball tickets so I can afford a new quiver. bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster Fri Apr 24, 09 11:56 am    Yep, you get what you pay for.. Everything is more money this year.... Keep in mind that price of the kites includes bar, pump and bag. _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! Sol-flyer Since 21 Mar 2006 1280 Posts Dude, where's my Bus? Otto Mann Fri Apr 24, 09 12:01 pm    Re: Yep, you get what you pay for.. bulae99 wrote: Everything is more money this year.... Keep in mind that price of the kites includes bar, pump and bag. here's we're the doller really counts Link So back to the topic,...the RPM's look pretty sweet. I'll always stick to my beloved Thrusters. but from what i've seen the RPM does just about everything right. Even in the surf it seems to be a good all rounder. -sol _________________ I stretch my wings and pull the strings Yardsale Since 29 Mar 2005 387 Posts Portlanastan Obsessed Fri Apr 24, 09 2:11 pm     Eric wrote: I have not tried that yet, but with the square tips in theory I would think it would work very well. But, yet to try. Eric I used to know a guy named Eric...... but he's now posting about RPM's...can't be the same guy! bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster Sat Apr 25, 09 4:55 am    Does Ron Paul kite? If he does I'll vote for him next time. I think the government should stand behind sling shot kites and provide a tax incentive for the purchase of all kite equipment, I'm just sayin _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! carolb Since 04 Nov 2006 590 Posts Stevenson, WA in the summer, SPI in the winter Bolstad Clan Sat Apr 25, 09 7:23 am    kite model comparisons It seems we're not comparing apples to apples on this thread. If you're shopping for a car, you wouldn't compare a mini van and a corvette. There is a good kite and board comparison in SBC Kiteboard (2009 Buyers Guide from Jan 2009). Kite and board models are made specific to riding styles: park/unhooked control, big air, beginner, freestyle, waves, etc. As your riding skills and preferences change, the kite or board you learned on or the most popular model may no longer be the best choice. Read up and test gear that is designed for the performance you want so you can make a true comparison. Inept_Fun Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster Sat Apr 25, 09 9:00 am     I hate bow/hybrid kites. But I love the RPM. Thats all you need to know!! _________________ I heart dangling bulae99 Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster Sun Apr 26, 09 9:57 am    So if you had to classify the RPM wouldn't it be a ... Hybrid? It's shape is more like a C-kite than a flat kite. The thing I like is that you can pull on the bar, but at the same time it's just as fast as a waroo.. The waroo being a true flat kite generates power in turning..right...? I can't wait to rock my 8, and 10, but I'm tellin ya the 12 is an amazing kite. Carol, I was not really comparing the TD's, just kind of fillin in my history for other SS guys/gals. The dna from the TD II and the Rev seem to be in the RPM.. Whatever the case may be the RPM works really well for me. I'm fat, bald and slightly crazy. Peace _________________ Hey, I'm being hahahahahrassed! Kataku2k3 Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer Sun Apr 26, 09 12:15 pm     A C-kite will normally generate more power through the turn. And more like "DNA" from the FUEL and REV.        Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2   Jump to: Select a forum Northwest Kiteboarding Discussion Forum----------------Gorge / Portland / Oregon CoastFor SaleLost & FoundIndustry SoapboxCGKA  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum