We have been flying the RRD Obsession for a few months now and are really stoked on this kite.  Awesome big easy to fit kite in bag, super fast and easy one pump kite with fast complete kite deflate.  You dont have to sit there for 20 minutes pushing air out of each strut before packing it away, it deflates super fast.  Solid build construction all around.  Bar is nice and clean with a fast easy to activate chicken release with super fast reload.  I personally like the fast turning and responsiveness of this kite.  It reacts like a C kite but has so many SLE safety features.  No hassle in choosing which knot to attach your lines to as there are no choices; i like the simplicity of that.  Easy relaunch in the water just by slightly pulling an outside line.  I have executed some huge loafty jumps on this kite and it find it kite loops pretty fast but slow enough that it gets somewhat deep in the window for that amazing power pull.  All around a great kite with TONS of low end grunt and good upper wind range.  This is a solid choice for intermediate to advanced riders.

The 2009 11M F-ONE REVOLT as tested by Paul, Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

PROS
* The Revolt has really killer graphics on the kite.
* I really like the kite bag too, it’s functional and cool looking.
* The build quality all around seems tough and durable.
* The bar is simple and comfortable.
* Kite line setup is quick and easy because there are only three lines for half your walk from bar to kite.
* The kite is stable and wants to fly.
* The Revolt is super easy to water re-launch, even when crashed directly downwind. Pulling on one outside line immediately brings the kite to the edge of the wind window where it waits for you to sheet out and fly it upward.
* The design resists a lot of stalling, even when the lines go slack as you pass underneath the kite.
* Powering and depowering the kite is done with one simple pulling motion on the straps.
* The Revolt has an impressive wind range with plenty of power on tap.
* The center line is sheathed as it comes through the bar, thus eliminating a lot of rubbing and chafing on your hands.
* Hang time and jump height is huge, impressive and fun.
* The Revolt feels comfortable, stable and safe.

CONS
* The outside/back line steering connections at the kite are super secure feeling with plastic stopper balls, while those of the front/depower lines seem insecure without the stoppers. This is also the same with the Bandit Dos.
* The power and depower straps seem a bit too far out of reach.
But, worst of all……
* People will want to steal your kite because it’s so fun to fly.
* You may want to sell every other kite you own and buy an F1 instead.

Wow, just got these in the shop, and we are all pretty impressed.

Just out of the box this board looks incredible
Very light weight, thin, clean center channel, 100% wood core with fiberglass cover, and inverted rails. The foot straps are simple to install thanks to their new strap lock system.
More info on this board once we get to ride it, but from the feel and looks of it, it will be pretty damn awesome.  Oh yeah, some super cool F-One medallion in the center of the board below the grab handle, you can just see the quality.

Freestyle Audio Soundwave Waterproof 2GB MP3 Player

This waterproof mp3 player is a must have for any kiteboarder.  We personally use this player all the time, while either on the beach getting ready to kite, or out on the water having a session.  This player is priced right (ONLY $89.95) and works awesome.  It comes complete with player, headphones, arm band (which we convert to attach player to back of helmet), usb wire for computer, and instructions.

Key Features:

Waterproof. completely submersible up to 10 feet
Shockresistant, durable design allows for skip free audio
Capacity: 2GB Flash Memory Holds/Plays up to 600 songs
Supports MP3, WMA, and Protected WMA (DRM) files
Compatible with Subscription Music Services
color OLED screen to display track details
FM radio tuner with channel presets
Equalizer presets
Built-in rechargeable battery
Up to 18 hours playtime per charge
Lightweight, floats
Can be used with supplied waterproof earbuds, or your favorite headphones
Functional as a storage device for files other than music, compatible with both PCs and Macs