Excellent job. Would like 2 c hand position. Those snap stops .... Wow. Have 2 delta kites. Been looking at the rev's for awhile now. Either the xx or spider. Man.... That was awesome flying!!!
Hi, I'm looking at this either this or xx super tarantula. Which would you recommend/prefer in regards to wind range, versatility in regards to wind range. Which is more forgiving learning wise. I have a home made Rev 1.5 but have not flown it since the noughties. I like how the way these reflex models float, are they able to axel?
I would definitely recommend the XX Super Tarantula as a versatile all-rounder. ### RX Super Spider ### The RX Super Spider has a very specific use case: strong winds (10-25 MPH). It maintains a light, sensitive and snappy feel in stronger winds, and flies sideways and in reverse better than a standard RX. Due to the reduced sail area, it doesn't float particularly well, but it can deliver consistent 3D catch & throws even when the wind picks up (up to around 15 MPH). Axles are possible; I've found that slackening the Reflex springs makes them a little easier, but it's difficult to make them properly flat. Also, I've found this model quite easy to Flic-Flac (with the 15" handles). I enjoy the sensitive and sharp handling of this model, and I fly on 15" handles to further increase this aspect. It's like having my mouse sensitivity turned way up - it's easy to overshoot stops and turns at first (I overshot a dive-stop in this video and many times after that), but after a while, it makes the XX models feel like flying in slow motion. ### XX Super Tarantula ### Although this model has a "Full Vent" sail like the RX Super Spider, it is larger and retains enough sail area to fly in light winds (5-25 MPH). This model has a rated wind range of (10-26+ MPH) on the Revolution Kites website, but from experience, I reckon it's more like (5-25 MPH). I'm flying in sub 5 MPH winds here: ua-cam.com/video/DjfhbHeuUAk/v-deo.html The XX Super Tarantula delivers the precise and stable handling of the XX, but it feels lighter, and it reverses and slides sideways better. Glides and floats are incredible with this model - it will lay completely flat: ua-cam.com/video/lvg90nNJo0g/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared&t=347 The XX models absolutely will not Flic-Flac, which I believe is down to the weight distribution. The Blast (with the heavy leading edge installed) is top heavy, and criminally easy to Flic-Flac. But the XX models have a more even weight distribution, making them impossible to flip over like that. I've found that Axle-like turns are possible with this model, but it is tricky to make them flat. It's something I'm still working on, but I believe the key is to first lay the kite out flat (as if floating), and then initiate the Axle. If you want an all-rounder with a high-skill ceiling that will keep you occupied for ages, I don't think you can go wrong with a XX Super Tarantula. The RX Super Spider might prove unruly to learn with, and it is geared primarily towards stronger winds.
@@__revbox nice! I was a bit more fortunate as use to fly for Mullin Kites in Amersham, they made mine for me in a few hours 🙂. Thanks for your help, great flying!
@@RSpills It's an awesome kite! The two sets of leading edge spars you get with it change the way the kite handles. In light winds, switching over to the "light" leading edge makes the kite behave like a "standard" Revolution, while the "heavy" leading edge enables fast sideways flight.
@@__revbox interesting, never knew you received sets of 2 leading edges. Always thought it was only good for high winds but the more I’m reading and seeing it might just be the most versatile kite rev sells.
@@RSpills I know exactly what you mean. I bought the Blast after seeing a video Revolution Kites posted, and some videos by Toru Hakuhata. The way the kite flies sideways intrigued me, so I took a gamble on it. The Blast is almost like two kites in one. Flying in light wind is possible with both leading edges, I make the decision based on the handling I want. The bullet points of my findings are: Heavy leading edge: - Wind 2 to 20 MPH. - Fast sideways flight. - The zone. I don't know what to call this, but there's a certain angle of attack while flying forward, backwards or sideways, which causes the kite to bite in and start pulling. The kite almost feels like it's on rails in this zone. - Momentum. You can feel the momentum of the heavy leading edge, and it can be used to fling the kite into the next move. The kite also goes into freefall when you slide sideways toward the ground, this enables a sideways dive-stop. - Clocking. Clock turns require strong counter-steer. It requires a bit of muscle to get sharp ticks. - Stops. Like clocking, stops require arm strength. The kite yanks you forward when you stop, but once you get a feel for it, you can predict it, and brace yourself. - Flik-Flaks. The kite is *ludicrously* easy to flik-flak with the heavy leading edge (both inverted and right side up). The kite is top-heavy in this configuration, and it loves to flip over. - Axles. It can do these big, slow axles. I can't get them totally flat yet, but seeing this huge wing spinning like that looks epic. Light leading edge: - Wind 0 - 8 MPH. - Slow sideways flight. - The zone. The leading edge bends when you hit the zone, nullifying it. - Momentum. Little momentum felt, it behaves like a "regular" Revolution. Instead of free-falling, the kite slides downwards when you slide sideways toward the ground. - Clocking. Precise, feather-light ticks. The kite feels every movement of the handles, and snaps to the points of the clock beautifully. - Stops. Stops are snappy, light, and have a nice bounce to them. - Flick-Flaks. Much harder. The kite is no longer top-heavy, and doesn't like to flip over. - Axles. It's possible, but you don't get that "alixing a passenger jet" effect. The Blast can behave like a "regular" Revolution, or this new thing. I'm finding that the new thing is a different discipline; you need to take advantage of that heavy leading edge and work with it, instead of trying to force the Blast to behave like a "regular" Revolution. But then, if I want "regular" handling, I can fly in light winds with the light leading edge.
Excellent job. Would like 2 c hand position. Those snap stops .... Wow. Have 2 delta kites. Been looking at the rev's for awhile now. Either the xx or spider. Man.... That was awesome flying!!!
It looks so damn sharp and effortless!! Bravo!
How much wind did you have?
Thanks! It was about 10-15 mph wind.
Hi revbox ! Its me again. Can you tell me if its a custom colour kite ? I dont see a purple with blue Tips to buy anywhere :-(
Yes, mine are custom colours. I ordered them from revkites.com.
Hopefully UA-cam wont block this. My colour pattern is: ibb.co/Ksx5RZY
Looks fantastic. Will you please talk about the kite while you fly and let us know what you think about it overall.Thanks
Sure! I've been wanted to talk about this kite. It's full of quirks and surprises.
Hi, I'm looking at this either this or xx super tarantula. Which would you recommend/prefer in regards to wind range, versatility in regards to wind range. Which is more forgiving learning wise. I have a home made Rev 1.5 but have not flown it since the noughties. I like how the way these reflex models float, are they able to axel?
I would definitely recommend the XX Super Tarantula as a versatile all-rounder.
### RX Super Spider ###
The RX Super Spider has a very specific use case: strong winds (10-25 MPH). It maintains a light, sensitive and snappy feel in stronger winds, and flies sideways and in reverse better than a standard RX.
Due to the reduced sail area, it doesn't float particularly well, but it can deliver consistent 3D catch & throws even when the wind picks up (up to around 15 MPH). Axles are possible; I've found that slackening the Reflex springs makes them a little easier, but it's difficult to make them properly flat. Also, I've found this model quite easy to Flic-Flac (with the 15" handles).
I enjoy the sensitive and sharp handling of this model, and I fly on 15" handles to further increase this aspect. It's like having my mouse sensitivity turned way up - it's easy to overshoot stops and turns at first (I overshot a dive-stop in this video and many times after that), but after a while, it makes the XX models feel like flying in slow motion.
### XX Super Tarantula ###
Although this model has a "Full Vent" sail like the RX Super Spider, it is larger and retains enough sail area to fly in light winds (5-25 MPH). This model has a rated wind range of (10-26+ MPH) on the Revolution Kites website, but from experience, I reckon it's more like (5-25 MPH). I'm flying in sub 5 MPH winds here: ua-cam.com/video/DjfhbHeuUAk/v-deo.html
The XX Super Tarantula delivers the precise and stable handling of the XX, but it feels lighter, and it reverses and slides sideways better. Glides and floats are incredible with this model - it will lay completely flat: ua-cam.com/video/lvg90nNJo0g/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared&t=347
The XX models absolutely will not Flic-Flac, which I believe is down to the weight distribution. The Blast (with the heavy leading edge installed) is top heavy, and criminally easy to Flic-Flac. But the XX models have a more even weight distribution, making them impossible to flip over like that.
I've found that Axle-like turns are possible with this model, but it is tricky to make them flat. It's something I'm still working on, but I believe the key is to first lay the kite out flat (as if floating), and then initiate the Axle.
If you want an all-rounder with a high-skill ceiling that will keep you occupied for ages, I don't think you can go wrong with a XX Super Tarantula. The RX Super Spider might prove unruly to learn with, and it is geared primarily towards stronger winds.
PS - My first quad-line kite was also a home made Rev 1.5, I scaled up an image from a magazine and guessed the bridle, but it flew! XD
@@__revbox Much appreciate your reply it's very helpful 🙂, did you get your custom colours directly from Rev US?
@@__revbox nice! I was a bit more fortunate as use to fly for Mullin Kites in Amersham, they made mine for me in a few hours 🙂. Thanks for your help, great flying!
@@PatMeurier Glad it was helpful! Yes, I order them directly from Rev US.
If you had to buy one, blast or super spider?
If I was forced to choose just one, I'd go with the Blast. The Super Spider is great in higher winds, but the Blast flies in just about anything.
@@__revbox perfect. Thanks for the info! Blast looks like a blast 😉
@@RSpills It's an awesome kite! The two sets of leading edge spars you get with it change the way the kite handles. In light winds, switching over to the "light" leading edge makes the kite behave like a "standard" Revolution, while the "heavy" leading edge enables fast sideways flight.
@@__revbox interesting, never knew you received sets of 2 leading edges. Always thought it was only good for high winds but the more I’m reading and seeing it might just be the most versatile kite rev sells.
@@RSpills I know exactly what you mean.
I bought the Blast after seeing a video Revolution Kites posted, and some videos by Toru Hakuhata. The way the kite flies sideways intrigued me, so I took a gamble on it.
The Blast is almost like two kites in one. Flying in light wind is possible with both leading edges, I make the decision based on the handling I want. The bullet points of my findings are:
Heavy leading edge:
- Wind 2 to 20 MPH.
- Fast sideways flight.
- The zone. I don't know what to call this, but there's a certain angle of attack while flying forward, backwards or sideways, which causes the kite to bite in and start pulling. The kite almost feels like it's on rails in this zone.
- Momentum. You can feel the momentum of the heavy leading edge, and it can be used to fling the kite into the next move. The kite also goes into freefall when you slide sideways toward the ground, this enables a sideways dive-stop.
- Clocking. Clock turns require strong counter-steer. It requires a bit of muscle to get sharp ticks.
- Stops. Like clocking, stops require arm strength. The kite yanks you forward when you stop, but once you get a feel for it, you can predict it, and brace yourself.
- Flik-Flaks. The kite is *ludicrously* easy to flik-flak with the heavy leading edge (both inverted and right side up). The kite is top-heavy in this configuration, and it loves to flip over.
- Axles. It can do these big, slow axles. I can't get them totally flat yet, but seeing this huge wing spinning like that looks epic.
Light leading edge:
- Wind 0 - 8 MPH.
- Slow sideways flight.
- The zone. The leading edge bends when you hit the zone, nullifying it.
- Momentum. Little momentum felt, it behaves like a "regular" Revolution. Instead of free-falling, the kite slides downwards when you slide sideways toward the ground.
- Clocking. Precise, feather-light ticks. The kite feels every movement of the handles, and snaps to the points of the clock beautifully.
- Stops. Stops are snappy, light, and have a nice bounce to them.
- Flick-Flaks. Much harder. The kite is no longer top-heavy, and doesn't like to flip over.
- Axles. It's possible, but you don't get that "alixing a passenger jet" effect.
The Blast can behave like a "regular" Revolution, or this new thing. I'm finding that the new thing is a different discipline; you need to take advantage of that heavy leading edge and work with it, instead of trying to force the Blast to behave like a "regular" Revolution. But then, if I want "regular" handling, I can fly in light winds with the light leading edge.
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