What's in My Rev Bag, with Quick Line Set-Up Tips by Revolution Kites

What goes in a Rev bag for the day, two wings, two line sets, stake and spare parts, and a method for storing lines with no knots or twists.

From the series Lines, handles and care. Transcript by QuadKites.org.

Key takeaways from this video

Two wings of the same size, Full Sail for light wind and Tarantula or Super Tarantula for strong wind, cover everything with a single frame.
Two line sets: 65 to 85 ft (about 20 to 26 m) for large spaces and flying with friends, 30 to 50 ft (about 9 to 15 m) for small spaces.
To store, remove the lines in two pairs, put them in separate winder slots, keep them apart with your little finger while winding, and run the last two feet (60 cm) through the cleat.
A stake with a coloured flag, so you do not forget it, and a few spares: line, bungee, end caps, repair tape.

Transcript

What to carry in the bag
0:00
Hi, I'm Joe Hadzicki, inventor of the Revolution, and people often ask me, what should I carry in my Rev bag?. Here's a quick look at what I carry and a few tips and tricks to help you out on the field. I always carry two Revs and two line sets if I'm planning on flying for the day. A kite stake can be useful in a pinch. You can even use a screwdriver. Be sure to add some kind of colorful flag on it so it's easy to find and you don't forget it at the end of the day. Also maybe a few spare parts if you're the cautious type. Let's take a look.
Wings and spare shafts
0:32
I usually carry two wings: one for high wind conditions, which would be a Reflex XX Tarantula or Super Tarantula, and for light wind conditions the Reflex XX Full Sail. This way I have all wind conditions covered. Since technically these are the same size models, I really only need to carry one frame, and this comes in handy when traveling. A quick word on spare shafts. Your Revs come with a spare shaft for you. Oftentimes when people are learning, they're starting to figure out their limitations and the Rev's limitations, and they'll break a shaft. But once you understand those basic limitations, you'll virtually never break a shaft. For example, I can easily fly in 50 mile an hour winds without breaking a shaft. And in fact, as you gain experience, you'll easily be able to fly in higher winds safely.
Choosing line sets
1:37
Now on the line sets, I usually travel with two sets: a longer set, 65 to 85 feet, for flying with friends or flying in larger spaces, and a shorter set, 30 to 50 feet, for flying in smaller spaces. It's hard to believe, but this is a true story. I was driving home yesterday, hit standing traffic, pulled off to this park, set my Rev up in about five minutes with short lines, flew for about half an hour, and then drove home in no traffic. Short lines are a game changer.
Putting the lines away
2:25
Setting up your lines for the first few times can be daunting, so here's a quick guide to help you through, with basic tips. The key to no-hassle lines is to put your lines away carefully. Here's how. Remove your lines from your Rev in two pairs. Place these pairs into separate slots in the winder. Here's the trick to avoid tangles: with your palm up, put your pinky between the two line pairs, then with your other hand, grip over the top. Now begin winding onto your winder. Notice how the pairs are separated as I wind them in. With a couple of feet left, take those split pairs and run them through the cleat, maybe even a couple of times. This guarantees that there are no twists up to this point, and you're ready for the next flight. This guarantees no wraps from that point.
Undoing twists and spare parts
3:54
But how about afterwards, if there are some twists or something happens? When you're ready to set up again, pull off your handles carefully and watch what's happening with those lines. Set your handles down and start to unwrap those lines. Now we know at this point there are no twists, so we just separate our handles until everything is clear, and now you're clear and ready to set up your lines. For spare parts, I might carry some extra line, a little bit of shock cord, a couple of end caps, maybe some dust caps, and maybe even a piece of repair tape.