Hi all,
I have stumbled across the above kites for a small amount and need to determine if they are worth salvaging.
Complete with bars in very good condition, bags, all pulleys and bridles in very good condition, as is the canopy.
Both require new valves on all 5 struts and LE, plus main in and out valves. I think a total of 12.
Were they a good kite?
Are they still a good kite?
Is there anyone who carries spares for them?
Does anyone repair them? If so, where please?
Cheers, John
Port Douglas
You will be up for $300 on valves alone if you do it yourself.
Personaly I would stay well away.
Have delt with older kites and leaky valves, will never go there again.
I started on revs, they are an ok kite, very safe
airtime make a valve trap that goes for about 12 bucks so could possibly do the 12 for $120
sounds like a decent cheap starter quiver to me
best thing about doing it yourself is you get to know the kite, worst thing the stuff ups can throw your budget out 
what might seem like an okay bridle on these kites could very well be not so. The p/lines shrink in no time and the kites begin to fly erratically. They were a good kite for the time, and when they are tuned are great, especially in the smaller sizes. But I found them to be a hassle replacing the bridles every 30 to 50 sessions is a drag. Save up a few more bucks and save the stress.
Dafish is on the money, the "p" lines shrink and or twist so they need to be replaced frequently. I rode the Revs for a few seasons they were a good allround kite, the Rev II flew to far forward in the window for my liking. used to set them up fully powered up then pull an inch or so of depower that was the sweet spot. I suppose how cheap is cheap?
I recon you should spend a bit on an RPM.
I chucked out two Rev's last week as I think they are a bit unpredictable.
Be careful of the lines as discussed, they must be even on all runs.
You get what you pay for.
Sounds like you may be new to the sport, spend a bit more and you will progress much faster as well.
Good luck Jim.
