Is it possible to trim a twin tip?! Eleveight is taking a stab at it with the new REVO Grab Handle. Robert Bratz tells us all about it in this Tech Focus!

Now, this is an exciting new innovation! A handle that can alter the way your twin tip performs. What is the REVO, and how does it work?

The idea of the REVO is to make it possible to trim our twin tips. We are used to having trim options for our kites and bars to choose our set-up according to the conditions. Now, it's possible with twin tips!

The REVO is a turning mechanism built into the grab handle and is attached to the inclined plane of the board. If you twist the grab handle, you increase the tension on the two-sided base. This tension gets transformed into the board and flattens the camber/cavity, resulting in a flatter rocker line. In the end, this changes the performance parameters of the board.

You only have to turn the handle by 120 degrees to change from passive mode to active mode. You can easily change the set-up while riding, or as we call it, "on the fly." 

What specific aspects of the board does it change?

Adjusting the REVO changes the rocker line and the related flex. In active mode, the board has a flatter rocker line that transforms into more grip, earlier planing, and better upwind ability. The main characteristics of the twin tip will remain the same, but you can adjust some performance parameters to better suit the conditions. 

Does installing the REVO add extra weight to the board?

In the R&D process, we put a lot of focus on keeping it light weight. Our aim was to produce the REVO with nearly the same weight as conventional twin tip handles. Material selection and design made it possible, so this new toy will not add any weight to your board!

Which boards work with the REVO?

The REVO is exclusively developed for Eleveight boards. Our inserts are reinforced, and all tests were done on our boards with our specific 3 stage rocker. Nevertheless, you can use the REVO on other boards with an insert distance of 20cm.

 

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By Crystal Veness
Editor at IKSURFMAG, Crystal Veness hails from Canada but is based in South Africa. When she isn't busy kitesurfing or reporting on the latest industry news for the mag, she is kicking back somewhere at a windy kite beach or working on creative media projects.

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