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Yes, mine are custom colours. I ordered them from revkites.com.

Hopefully TH-cam wont block this. My colour pattern is: ibb.co/Ksx5RZY

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: th-cam.com/video/DjfhbHeuUAk/w-d-xo.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: th-cam.com/video/lvg90nNJo0g/w-d-xo.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.

I was flying with 9 metres/30 feet.

Thanks bro! I'm in between the super spider or the blast stunt kite.. I do have experience flying 4 line kites by the way. Please help lol

​@@imcharlesincharge No problem! The Super Spider and Blast are very different. The Super Spider is built for strong winds, it retains a light wind feel even when the wind picks up. It doesn't float or glide as well as the models with more sail area, but it slides sideways and reverses better. It's a great kite for when you want a light feel in stronger winds (10-25 MPH). The Blast is like two kites in one, resulting from the two sets of leading edge spars included: With the "Heavy" leading edge, the Blast is fast, it pulls hard and it slides sideways better than the RX and XX models. It moves differently and is very much its own thing in this mode. It prefers large moves on longer lines, and it has a wide wind range (up to 25 MPH). Turns and stops feel heavy and deliberate, you really need to put some muscle into nailing sharp clock turns and stops. With the "Light" leading edge installed (up to 10 MPH), the Blast's handling changes. It feels lighter, turns and stops are sharper, and it glides and floats amazingly well. It feels more like a XX in this configuration, but with better sideways sliding. I prefer to fly on shorter lines in this configuration as the kite leans towards smaller, intricate moves, and 3D floats and glides at the edge of the wind window. If you want a good all-rounder that delivers the classic Revolution feel, I'd recommend the XX Super Tarantula (5-25 MPH). Unlike the RX Super Spider, the XX Super Tarantula maintains enough sail area to fly in light winds. I've flown this kite in next to no wind: th-cam.com/video/DjfhbHeuUAk/w-d-xo.html

@@__revbox thank you so much bro! I appreciate your feedback.. I'll go for the super tarantula and if I get my money right I'll buy the blast as well!! Looking forward to seeing more post bro!!

One last thing, are the kites easy to travel with

Yes, I've just got the standard rods. I'm interested in seeing how low the RX Super Spider can go.

Much appreciated! I originally bought the Super Tarantula for high winds, but soon discovered that it's a great all-rounder.

I second this request. 🙏😊

Thanks for watching! You'll love the Tarantula, it handles so well.

@@__revbox I’m quite excited for it! After finding your vids I feel confident I made the right choice.

Thank you very much for your detailed analysis, @bryanskiteflying, it is most appreciated. I've amended the description per your feedback. Yes, it is my hope that these POV videos will help illustrate the variation in handle position to beginners, as it plays such a key role. Ever since it was mentioned in this discussion I've been conscious of the differences between my right and left sides. I've got cubital tunnel syndrome which affects my left hand, and it seems like I'm subconsciously adapting my posture to compensate. It feels strange when I try to hold the handles symmetrically! I reckon I hold the left handle lower because my fourth and fifth digits are weak. I'm using my wrist and thumb for fine control of the left brake line, but on the right, I use my fourth and fifth digits.

I've removed the sentence about the description text as it no longer applies with the edit. Good video, even so. How do you get the camera at chest height to stay that steady? I've tried a few ways to hold a gopro near there and it never turns out that well.

Cheers @@bryanskiteflying! I'm using a "PGYTECH CapLock Action Camera Neck Mount". I find that it provides a better view of the handles than the chest mount, but you need to be conscious that you can't turn your body much without changing where the camera is pointing.

Hey, MajestX23. Those two models are very different. The XX Super Tarantula is heavily vented, but it still has a wide wind range. I bought this one as a "high wind" option, but it quickly became my go-to kite. It only needs around 6 MPH of wind to fly, and can handle much stronger winds than the non-vented version. I prefer to fly it on lighter days; I'd say the "sweet spot" for this kite is 8-15 MPH - it feels perfect. As for the handling, the XX series are like the luxury cars of the range; they deliver the smoothest ride, are very precise, and they float like paper planes. Both vented models, the Tarantula and Super Tarantula, reverse and slide sideways better than the non-vented version. For me, the Tarantula is for the very lightest winds, and the Super Tarantula is more of a general workhorse. The RX Super Spider is *definitely* a strong wind kite. I would not consider flying it in less than around 10 MPH wind. It is even more drastically vented than the Super Tarantula, which makes its handling feel very light and sharp - it like having the mouse sensitivity turned up. It took a while before I could be precise with the Super Spider, at first, I was constantly overshooting turns and dive-stops. But I got used to the handling over time and grew to love it - becoming precise with this model makes flying the XX models feel like slow motion, it tightens up my game. While it doesn't glide as well, the extreme venting enables 3D moves in stronger winds. I've nailed 3D catches with the Super Spider in winds I have no business doing so in, and it can do flic-flacs (which the XX series absolutely refuse to do). In summary: The XX Super Tarantula will serve as a reliable workhorse, while the RX Super Spider is a little bonkers, and specifically for strong winds.

​@@__revbox Huge thanks for sharing the experience. I just ordered the XX Tarantuala and will report back. I have been flying stunt kites for over 10 years. Now it's time for something new

@@MajestX23 Glad you found it helpful. You can't go wrong with a Tarantula, it's an awesome kite.

Cheers! I'm on 9 metre/30 foot lines.

Thanks a lot! It's always beautiful at the beach. I'm hoping to get some more tutorial videos up soon.

Much appreciated! Yes, I moved just down the road from Camber. It's an amazing place, and I'm not missing London at all.

It's weird, isn't it? I only noticed after you mentioned it. Thanks for watching!

Great to hear from you, bro! I've been crazy busy >_<

Thanks a lot! I'm going to start posting more soon. The 15" handles have more throw, so they make the handling sharper. It's like turning the mouse sensitivity up.

Respect! Thanks for watching.

I'm sorry, I don't understand. I never had to scan QR codes when I purchased mine. What are you trying to do?

Thanks a lot! Yeah, it's a shame there are no UK shops left. However, Kiteworld still have a store on eBay (kiteworldshop), they sell the Revolution range and are UK based.

Great to hear from you Brian! I'm using a GoPro with a head mount for this video, and I use a chest mount for the videos where I show the handles. I've been having loads of problems with the GoPro, it often freezes and records audio only and I've lost more sessions than I've recorded. I've since bought a DJI Osmo and will start recording again soon. I first flew a Revolution back in the late '80s, but I could never afford one as a kid. I got back into the hobby after discovering the Revolution Kites TH-cam channel a few years ago and I'm having a great time.

Thanks! I'm using a GoPro with a chest mount.

Hi @rocketsciencedesign. Thanks for asking. I think it comes down to your flying style and the wind conditions you usually find yourself in. Firstly, I would not recommend the Supersonic as your first quad-line kite - it sacrifices precision for speed and is quite jittery. You really have to work at getting precise movements with it, and I fear the learning curve will be steep. The Blast is far more precise than the Supersonic, but not as precise as a XX or RX model. It's like two kites in one because it comes with two sets of leading edge spars. With the "heavy" leading edge, the Blast loves to slide sideways, and can be flown in winds up to 20 MPH - it prefers big and bold moves on longer lines. With the "light" leading edge the kite can be flown in winds up to 10 MPH, and it trades its ability to slide sideways for lighter, more precise turns and stops. In light mode it flies like an approximation of a XX, preferring smaller, more delicate moves on shorter lines. The XX models are very stable, reliable and predictable - they are like luxury cars. The non-vented model is suited to lighter winds (up to 12 MPH), while the vented Tarantula and Super Tarantula shift the sweet spot and upper bound of the wind range upwards. You'd be forgiven for thinking that the vented XXs require strong wind to fly, but this is not the case; the XX Tarantula can be flown in next to nothing, and the XX Super Tarantula only needs a light breeze. The RX models are like sports cars, they trade the ultra smooth ride of the XX models for a lighter, more agile feel. Again, the sweet spot of the wind range shifts upwards as you add more venting, but I think the sweet spot is narrower with the RX range - they are more particular about it, but a joy when they are in it. Venting increases the upper bound of the wind range the more you add, and it also has a big impact on reverse flight performance. Adding more venting reduces the kite's tendency to flip over while reversing, enabling you to reverse faster and more smoothly. Also of note is that with more venting comes reduced braking; I find that I need to be more forceful with my stop commands when I fly the XX Super Tarantula or RX Super Spider. I keep changing my mind, but my favourites right now are: Strong wind - RX Super Spider Moderate wind - XX Super Tarantula Light wind - XX Tarantula If I could go back in time and choose my first Revolution again, it would be the XX Tarantula. This kite flies beautifully in light winds, can handle moderate winds, and feels more agile than the non-vented model. As my skills increased with the XX Tarantula, I would have then bought one of the fully vented models for stronger winds.

@@__revbox thx for the detailed feedback. Think I will go for the blast since it comes with the 2 leading edge spars, plus being a kitesurfer I think I'd find the Blast more to my liking. Just have to find a retailer in the southern hemisphere that actually has them in stock!

@@rocketsciencedesign Glad you found it helpful. As a kitesurfer, you'll have no problems handling the Blast.

Thank you very much for your interest, Charlie. I'm afraid that I don't have an online presence beyond this channel. I've put my email address in the info section of the channel, feel free to contact me.

Much appreciated! I'm down on the southeast coast, so if you ever find yourself around Camber Sands, I'd be happy to share some knowledge.

Hi, klausiexkern6148. I always have my lines connected to the outermost knots, but you should be able to use any of the knots. See my handles here: th-cam.com/video/dgliWaEvkKU/w-d-xo.html Also, can you confirm that you have the lines connected to the bridle correctly? The correct method is shown here: th-cam.com/video/vpb-5xzuhq0/w-d-xo.html

Hey Revbox ! Thank xou for telling me ! What do you mean with bridle? Sorry im from Germany 😂

@@klausiexkern6148 The bridle is the part shown at 3:15 of this video: th-cam.com/video/vpb-5xzuhq0/w-d-xo.html

Hey revbox! Thanks for telling me ! Me and my wife bought a xx tarantula too now. Next week we are in holidqys to fly it. We cant wait for it 😂 Do you have No Snag Handles too and can you tell me if there is a big difference between 13" and 15" Handles? I hope you do much more Videos !!! They are awesome and i like how clearly you speak english ! It sounds great and its easy to understand for German Idiots 😂

@@klausiexkern6148 No problem! Apologies for the late response, TH-cam never notifies me of new comments. The 15" handles provide sharper control, it is like turning your mouse sensitivity up. I prefer more sensitive controls because they give me very sudden stops and turns.

Thanks a lot. All details are in the video description. The song is "Ice Cold" produced by OPEN TIMBZ.

The way you do it gives uncoordinated people like me hope

@@markfung5654 You're very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful.

Thanks a lot for that, mate! I've switched my Eon account over to email correspondence, please return to sender. Much appreciated. I hope all is well. I'm not missing London at all TBH.

Cheers RSpills! If I was looking at it purely as a box-ticking exercise, I'd choose the Blast. This is because it flies well in light winds, has two modes of flight with its two leading edges, and it can handle stronger winds. However, in the strong wind situations I mostly find myself in, the Blast is best suited to flying on longer lines and cutting big shapes in the sky. I'm all about short lines and small, intricate moves - which the Tarantulas are better suited for.

Thanks a lot! I got a chance to fly the original Rev 1 and 2 back in the late '80s/early '90s, but I couldn't afford one as a kid. It's been about 2 years since I bought my first Rev.