Rev2 = RPM?

Reaper356 · Since 10 Dec 2006 781 Posts Salem / LC Oregon Opinionated

Is the Rev2 rebadged as the RPM?

Topic came up... maybe I missed the thread w/ the explaination. Thought I'd get the info from those in the know.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

No the Rev and RPM are completely different kites. RPM is more of a C kite with depower while the Rev is a full on hybrid and should offer a little better range. They are both good kites though. The RPM in my opinion is the best kite from any company this year, at least for what I have been using it for.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

What Ian said Thumb's Up

- though I find the 6 RPM to have a huge sweet spot - really really good for surf style

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

Just to add to Ian's description,

I've flown em both and I think the RPM has better range than the RPM. It's only like a c kite in the shape of the kite, but as far as feel it's a SLE.

It's a awesome kite, demo it! Very Happy

Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 844 Posts Opinionated

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

RPM Advantage: Direct steering, beter unhooking

Rev/Octane Advantage: Relaunch (works better with center line safety), tad more low end, lil more boost