Kite Buggy NZ

Hi, have just been reading your tips for buggy padding, and general buggy use, I must congratulate you on such a professional presentation, it really is a pleasure to read and see.What I would like to ask you is ,do you ever come across any used tandem buggies for sale?
Or ,if not where could a unit be purchased new?
Buggying is a pastime (sport) new to me, I have flown duel line kites for a number of years, and using a kite , as a measure of wind power, is something I would really like to get involved in.
I would be most appreciative if you are able to give me any information, thanks for your time, regards Rod Clayton.

Hi Rod,
Thanks for your comments. We are just getting started but your feedback and encouragment is appreciated.
As far a tandem buggys go I have not seen any for sale. Usually a tandem buggy can be made by connecting two standard buggies together with a special attachment which you can buy (for PL buggys anyway, not sure about others).
You can see what the attachment looks like at the link below.
http://www.powerkiteshop.com/accessories/peterlynntandemkit.htm

The other option is a buggy trailer but I don't know of any commercially made ones. Our local kite club has a couple of trailers
that were custom made by one of our members. They are fairly simple to build if you can weld.
I hope that helps...
Murray

Hi Murray,

Like your site. I think having simple DIY items is a great idea.
Can you advise me on kites. I'm looking at buying a
C-quad or a PL rebble or peel. I looking for something which is but won't rip my arms off. I've been bugging for only Two months and practice on a dry fresh water lake approx 4ks long and 1.2ks wide. I'm a big guy 110kg
and with the kite i use at present being 1msq on the lake
I can get speeds of up to 30khr in 15knot winds.

what would you advise.

dave perthWA

Dave,

The C-Quad, Rebble, and Peel are all great kites.

The Peel is oldest of the designs you mention and comes in 2 or 4 line setups. They are a good all round buggy kite but can be a bit of a handful in larger sizes on two lines. All down to how much excitement you can handle I guess.

You can't go past a C-Quad. Very powerful but easily controlable, and awesome upwind performance. A 4.2m is a popular size for general buggy use. They will beat a foil upwind everytime (except maybe the new Phantoms and Venoms but they are in a very different price range!).

Ram-air-foils, like the Rebble have the advantages of easy setting up, packing up small, and no breakable spars. The Rebble in particular is a solid, stable foil and is very well priced, (compared to the Flexfoil Blades or Bullets).

If I had to make a pick I would say go with a C-Quad. Best bang for your buck. (but the Rebble is a very close second).

Craig might like to contribute his opinion here too as he has flown more Rebbles than I have.

Hi Dave

Craig Hear

If I were you I would go for a Rebble, a 3 mt and 5 mt will do, thease two sizes will cover most wind ranges.

I generaly blow away most other stuff on the beach with thease kites especially blowkarts (my favourite prey).

Things in there favour,

Safe,
Fast,
Smooth power delivery,
Stable,
Consistant in wide wind range,

NOTE

I am a Big C-Quad Fan and have a bunch, for a beginner they can be a hand full and will at some point in the learning process kick your butt (this is also part of the fun especialy if your mates are watching)

NOTE I am 100kg

Hi Craig,
If you can get your hands on some high denier nylon canvas and a little time behind a sewing machine try and make some slip on covers for those poolnoodles. They'll last longer and look good too. Some guys simply use some black or grey builders tape.

I also pad my downtube and axle... never really know what's gonna hit ya when you wear a seatbelt!

Cheers,

Gene(stubborn old C-quad flyer)