Zen Play (Revolution Quad Line Stunt Kite)

[ulti14]

This is so amazing !

i cant believe how you control the kite. it's just amazing.

cant find any other words for this !

[kitelife]

@FourDollaRacing : I remember the Renegade, made by Pam Markie in the early 90s, right?

The one in this video (the Zen) is a specialized light wind wind quad line kite, ideal for the 0-4 mph wind range... I live in Oregon too, and if you want the most versatile kite for medium or high winds, I'd suggest looking at a "mid-vent" or "vented" Rev B-Series... There is TONS of great info on the Rev discussion forum, you can find it here - revkitesDOTcom/forum

[kitelife]

@FourDollaRacing : The top dealer for Revs (quads) in the greater Portland area is The Kite Shoppe, right across the river in Vancouver... Add a dotcom to the end of that store name and you'll get their web site, the owner Theresa is very knowledgeable and has anything you might want.

I live in Portland, reason I mention it.

FYI, the reason the hobby shops don't carry the Zen is that it's $440 and a limited market... The EXP model is about $199 with everything you need.

[kitelife]

@FourDollaRacing : Also, again - I strongly suggest you check out the Rev forum for lots of good info and friendly folks, nothing like user-to-user feedback and help. ;)

[kitelife]

@FourDollaRacing : Cool.

Oh, and for more examples of fun quad stuff, search up "iQuad". :)

[kitelife]

@FourDollaRacing : I remember the Renegade, made by Pam Markie in the early 90s, right?

The one in this video (the Zen) is a specialized light wind wind quad line kite, ideal for the 0-4 mph wind range... I live in Oregon too, and if you want the most versatile kite for medium or high winds, I'd suggest looking at a "mid-vent" or "vented" Rev B-Series... There is TONS of great info on the Rev discussion forum, you can find it here - revkitesDOTcomSLASHforum

[gcndavidmn]

Wow! Looks unreal! I should get better at 2 strings first. How hard is this to launch one manned?

[kitelife]

@gcndavidmn : Launch and relaunch is simple, LOTS of video instruction available as well.

[gcndavidmn]

@kitelife I am always scared that the kite will blow away in the time it takes me to get back to the handles.

[kitelife]

@gcndavidmn : There is full info on how to securely handle your kite on our tutorial website ( learnkitesDOTcom )... Specifically, look up "Line Management". ;)

[gcndavidmn]

@kitelife thank you very much.

[bguilebguile]

very nice ive flown revs and there cool very good vid. use to fly with wind wizards in 90s

keep flying .

[takubus74]

How hard is it to fly this kind of kite? I had a 2 string stunt kite and was thinkin of getting the one you have.?

[kitelife]

@takubus74 : This kind of kite is called a "Revolution"... It's pretty easy to learn, it's very durable, and the amount of instruction available is unparalleled... Take a look at any of the outdoor Rev tutorials in my YouTube channel, and browse the Revolution forum (revkites dot com slash forum). :)

[buttonmon]

Looks like short lines! How Long? 25?

[kitelife]

@buttonmon : Roughly 30 ft of 50# line. :)

[barbershop22]

You fucking Rock! You're in the groove....

[Alphaxomega2]

Hi John, just wanted to stop by and say thank you for excepting my recent Facebook invite,

hope you doin as awesome as you always are :) . will keep intouch . Dave

[Alomphega]

Hi John, great vidéo for sure, I shared it on my fb, thanks !

BTW what is the music on this video ? First it is Dire Straits ? Then the banjo ?

[kitelife]

@Alomphega : Already posted twice in the comments: Music is "Colonized Mind", off Prince's latest album set. ;)

[Alomphega]

@kitelife : Thank you very much for your answer John. Then the banjo is Prince's latest album too ? ;-) I apologize to ask you, but you know you have so many comments... I can't read all of them cause English isn't my native tongue ! As I'm not the only one in this case, maybe you could put this Music info in notes on your video with the YouTube notes function ?

Anyway ; tx for your excellence in flying kites !

[kitelife]

@Alomphega : Banjo is stock sound effect from iMovie.

I also added the main music info to the video notes, thanks. ;)

[kiteman27]

Nice work Johnny B! I gotta find me a dock

[Hapistorique]

You are so good at kite you could fish with it :o

[wwwbilboquetcom]

Great video and a kite beyond the norm

[royfungus]

great video, my ZEN is ordered - can't wait :-), been flying REV for 10 years + / - always struggle in light wind , thanks for the answer.

[willemvee1]

Still this is one of the greatest kiting video's on youtube. And what a great place to fly your kite you have found there!

[kitelife]

@willemvee1 : Thanks, I love my local dock... Great spot indeed. ;)

[Alphaxomega2]

Sweet John, looking forward for the end July :) Berkeley,Ca is just a hop and skip away from me i'am in Modesto, Ca and go to the bay area frequently gotta love "The City by the Bay" San Francisco, I am heavy into Extreme Mountain biking as well as my new thang kiteing Thanx to you john loll and San Fran has awesome trails also to inclued is Chabot in Hayward.

Again John thanx for the update look forward to seeing you

your friend, Alpha

[kitelife]

@Alphaxomega2: Just booked flights for my wife and I to Berkeley, we'll be there. ;)

I grew up in the SF Bay Area, will be nice to show my wife around for a few days... East Bay, all through SF, not much out of the immediate bay area this time around.

[Alphaxomega2]

@Alphaxomega2 Hey John, Stopped by to Wish you and The Family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year(2011). your Friend, Dave

[III6victor6III]

Thanks.. That brightened my day.

[harusee]

What is the backing track to this video? I like the music.

[kitelife]

@harusee: That info is there, in the other comments, twice. ;)

Colonized Mind, off Prince's latest album set.

(thrice)

[ThePyromir]

Wonderful Rev, thanks for showing and allow me som very relaxing minutes! Made myself a light wind 1.5 Rev roundabout ten years ago. Theres is no better kiteflying then taking your Rev and fly it at the riverside!

[Alphaxomega2]

John, Thank you for sending me the Invite to become your friend the pleasure is all mine :) I live in California and the Summer of 2010 is near making for great flying i cannot wait loll. You are one of the "Best" John for which i will never forget.

Again John a big "Thank you" for all you do. Your Friend always, Alphaxomega2012

[kitelife]

@Alphaxomega2: We did Kite Party in L.A. last month, hoping to do Berkeley end of July... At least the wife and I, always love to see folks at that event. :)

[Xxrandomk1dxX]

i have a kite (stunt, but you cant do this stuf it was only £10) so i was wondering if the lines tangled when you do a loopedy loop/360? i mean i see these tricks where they spin the kite around 20 time and they still fly the kite after that! please help!

[kitelife]

The lines don't *tangle*, they twist... Control inputs slide through the twist, as long as you don't have too many twists... Higher quality line (made from Spectra) will allow more twists before it locks up, because it's much more smooth/slippery.

One, a £10 kite probably doesn't control quite as well, and two, it probably came with a low-end dacron or nylon line that isn't as smooth or strong.

Hope that helps a little. ;)

[leopipeiro]

Barresi é um verdadeiro Bailarino com sua revolution!

[Qwerty1233210fwdfgg]

best videos of kite I´ve already seen.

Thank's for Portuguese !

[IHammerdkl]

Thanks for another super video

a question have you ever fallen off the small pier .. c ",)

when I fly on the beach I always get my feet wet .....

[kitelife]

I've come close to falling off a couple times, especially when the boats send wake and rock the dock... But no, I never have actually fallen off. :)

[Alphaxomega2]

John Thanx for passing the song along .

"you:" have inspired me to fly, you never seem to stop amazing me with your flying as if you and the quad(Rev) become one, John your one of a kind keep us the awesome flying. your fan

[kitelife]

It's my pleasure to fly, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. :)

[Alphaxomega2]

John your awesome but you have to past the name of the song dude the song is awesome aswell

[kitelife]

Thanks!

I did post the song name, in the second comment. ;)

Colonized Mind, off Prince's latest album set.

[kitewhisper]

John, you're killing me here. The kite bag is full and the wallet is empty but now I want a new Zen!

[GiannottiKites]

DEAR JOHN Barresi .... ......... YOU ARE THE BEST ... I AM YOUR FAN, THE VIDEO IS FANTASTIC...........AND THE MUSIC IS DIVINE....GOD SAVE THE KING FOREVER..........FROM SÃO PAULO/BRASIL/CARLOS GIANNOTTI.

[antoniocarlosfarias]

all ways good fly and good music.very nice clip.

[Polokites]

Oh lala !!! Nice flying John ! Nice filming Takako. It's good to see that. I love the music too ;-)

Peace love and kite.

[kristalismurphy]

Lovin' the new Zen, nice to see you put it through its paces. And giving it the dunking at the end :o) Top of the favourites playlist!

[c2thew]

dangg nice flying and nice location for this video!

[JynxStuff]

Oh My... so ZENlicious!

JB ~ If you handle TK the way you do that Zen... She'll wear a smile forever!

...Kudos to TK(B) for a great job of filming! Luv it start-to-finish and cute ending!

[elalmadelpiloto]

Nice video, color, pattern, design, music, landscape...but the pilot....the pilot....Mmmmmmm....Great job!

[iquadsteve]

OH man What a great video John... What a great Color Choice... look AWESOME in the air... WOW... Got to love the zens... Yummy !!!

[displayshells]

He's great. Whats the song name?

[kitelife]

olonized Mind, off Prince's latest album set. ;)

GREAT stuff, some of my favorite.