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Kite Trade Association International Best New Kite of 2008.
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I will no longer be endorsing any Revolution kites as of January 1st 2017, so this is the last year all types of B-Series will be made (including factory models).
- ↑ "Kitelife Forum post Kymera Final" . Retrieved February 22, 2020.
Looks like manufacturing has been delayed until June, so it'll be a little late out of the gate, but it's coming.
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- ↑ "Djinn XT & HV available for pre-order!". August 6, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
Design work on the Djinn XT (extra vent) and HV (hardcore vent) from John Barresi and Brett Marchel is finally complete, both designs are now available for pre-order
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Pre-ordering is now available for the Djinn UL
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It's official, the Djinndoor is now officially available for pre-order!
- ↑ "Official announcement regarding Djuice made on Facebook". July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
We are proud to release our newest design, the Djuice - a budget friendly quad line kite for beginners and master fliers alike.
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