REV to REVII or Octane?...

jblum · Since 13 Jul 2008 306 Posts The Gorge Obsessed

My 7m REV is at the end of its life. Great Gorge kite, many many days, its done though.

There are both REVII and Octanes for sale. Should I buy a REVII or is it worth paying a bit more for an Octane?

Anyone make that change or have input here? Thanks!

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2102 Posts PNW Bigfoot

For me, bar and lines is where I am most picky about used gear. I like low to no miles on a bar and lines that I got from someone else. Amount used is more of an issue for me than age of kite; as long as we are taking "apples to apples" in kites ability and age. . .Does that make sense?

I think I saw a nice 7-9-11 octane quiver for sale in the "for sale section". http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-19368.html

Bettyboarder · Fri Sep 17, 10 7:50 am

Their very similar. The Octane doesn't feel like a Rev unless you tweak it a bit. It's a tough choice personally I dont think there is a ton of differance between the two. I would just buy the one that seems like it's been used the least.

jblum · Since 13 Jul 2008 306 Posts The Gorge Obsessed

Thanks for the input! If I could just find an '08 REV with low to no miles and I could buy a new bar for it (that didn't cost $450 from SS), that would be perfect! My current REV is paper-thin and getting the wrinkles of death/ near failure. Probably more than 150+ days on the kite in the Gorge and Mexico, so I'm not complaining, but I just want to get a newer one.

Thanks for the thoughts!

Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 843 Posts Opinionated