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jimmyc
Since 04 Aug 2005
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Cape Cod, MA
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 Thu Feb 07, 08 9:49 am REV versus Fuel |
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Shy et al,
Looking for a little help as I'm getting closer to buying kites for '08.
So, I think I'm leaning more towards the REV now. Have been riding 15-11-7 Fuel combo for a few years. Thinking 13 - 9 REV will be enough. Maybe add a 7m if needed. Typically we don't get wind over 30mph often where I ride. Curious if anyone here knows of someone who was a Fuel rider who made the transition to REVs and is/was unhappy about it? I think we're I'm at, as long as I can unhook a bit and also get more height, range and forgiveness (over the Fuel), then the REV is for me.
Also wondering about the Probar? Shy, any word? Can you speculate whether the probar will work with the REV?
Thanks for your input. 
-Jim
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Thu Feb 07, 08 9:58 am |
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| I'm not going to be any help, but going from FUELs to REVs was the best thing for me. Definately think it helps with the progression. And if it rarely blows over 30, you'll be fine with the 9m. I like the 7 in 35-40 and I'm ~145.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Thu Feb 07, 08 10:05 am |
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Yeah, what Adam said. I don't have loads of time on either kite but I will say that even though I really dig my 13m fuel, the Rev just gives you more control and depower without feeling like a bow kite. Plus, the 4 line is less hassle than the 5 line fuel.
If its gusty where you kite, I would definitely demo a Rev, if not, save your money for something else.
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
919 Posts
Home Valley, Wa.
Bigfoot
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| Thu Feb 07, 08 12:29 pm |
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The great thing about the REV is that the feel and power is very close to the feel and power of the Fuel but with more range in both low end and high end, faster, more boost, 4 line simplicity and 4 line below the bar safety!
Basically the Rev will be the best bang for you buck!
Think Octane+FUEL+T2=REV
The Fuel is great, but nowadays you want more time on the water with one kite and the Rev is going to make that happen for you. Progression wise you will have a kite that relaunches in a heart beat, so you won't be so wary when it comes to pulling new moves and taking a digger.
The probar won't be in production till late 08 early 09 and who knows if it will be able to work on a REV; besides the bar that comes with the REV is the BEST overall bar on the market!
Waiting for the Ruben collection to come down the pipe. PRO BOARD PRO KITE PRO BAR= LENT10 Collect10
Opps i might have let the cat out of the bag... 
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
919 Posts
Home Valley, Wa.
Bigfoot
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| Thu Feb 07, 08 12:31 pm |
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Comparing the 2
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Thu Feb 07, 08 12:53 pm |
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| I dunno, I think I like 38 degree water, frozen, east wind Stevenson...
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jimmyc
Since 04 Aug 2005
74 Posts
Cape Cod, MA
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| Fri Feb 08, 08 5:15 am |
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Coolio, thank you for the advice.
If I can get a red 13 such as posted above and a grey and white 9 from the Youtube video I will be very happy. Don't send any pink and yellow REVs to the Northeast please.
It's cold here as well, but if I get new gear, then it'll force me to ride. So that is the plan....
Thanks again...08 season is right around the corner...
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
496 Posts
LGP COUGAR HUNTING ChEETO SLAYER
Windmixer
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| Fri Feb 08, 08 11:49 am |
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Where is the location of the rev pic that looks like oceanic playground  
very sic
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Fri Feb 08, 08 11:51 am |
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| MIXWELL wrote: | Where is the location of the rev pic that looks like oceanic playground
very sic |
Looks like the HR Sandbar to me. 
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2101 Posts
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| Fri Feb 08, 08 12:08 pm |
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| MIXWELL wrote: | Where is the location of the rev pic that looks like oceanic playground
very sic |
This is just a guess, but I will say it is somewhere on the east coast of Australia. Looks like a cream dream right now coming from the soggy NW.
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
496 Posts
LGP COUGAR HUNTING ChEETO SLAYER
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| Fri Feb 08, 08 12:15 pm |
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I wish they had swell like that in HR  that would
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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| Fri Feb 08, 08 12:39 pm |
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| Sasquatch wrote: | | MIXWELL wrote: | Where is the location of the rev pic that looks like oceanic playground
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This is just a guess, but I will say it is somewhere on the east coast of Australia. Looks like a cream dream right now coming from the soggy NW. |
I'm guessing south africa
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Fatfish98
Since 24 Jul 2007
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| Tue Feb 12, 08 2:03 pm |
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| Looks a lot like Guincho in Portugal to me......if it's not then it's real similar.
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NERDSKI
Since 03 Mar 2006
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THE DITCH
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| Tue Feb 12, 08 2:18 pm |
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FOK N A - GOOD REVIEW - REV FOR 2008 
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Tue Feb 12, 08 2:35 pm |
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| jimmyc wrote: | | If I can get a red 13 such as posted above and a grey and white 9 from the Youtube video I will be very happy. Don't send any pink and yellow REVs to the Northeast please. |
I too wanted the black/grey/white REVs, but so far none have come through the production batches... at least from what I've seen.
Got lucky when I picked mine up, though I was scared as hell of the ones with a red or green LEADING EDGES. Figured it'd be like the '07 FUELs, but I wanted something different than the fairly common black/green/yellow, so I chose a red/black/light grey which I now like a lot.
Don't be scared of the colored LEs, it's only on the top side. The main, inner side of the LE is still BLACK, thank God. Ryan's green 9 looks pretty cool too.
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
919 Posts
Home Valley, Wa.
Bigfoot
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| Tue Feb 12, 08 4:37 pm |
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| Dude those colorz are sick!
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Fatfish98
Since 24 Jul 2007
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| Wed Feb 13, 08 10:50 am |
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imagine replacing the black on the green kite with dark/charcoal grey............we've had a few of those down my beach and they are the dogs do-daa's.
We have one of the red and black ones too.
My 9m is dark blue/light blue and that deep red.....looks pretty good too.
My 11 is the green and yellow that we've all seen and my 13m is red and yellow and black.
Just looked again and that 9m is the dark grey one
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