What Buggy

[mbi0]

Ok Guys I have been saving for long enough and now its time to buy a buggy but the question is wich should i buy cause i dont know much about buggys all i know is i will be using it on hard land no sand and would like to go as fast as i can but also do some good jumps with it so that is something i will like to know wich would be best of all to do this..

I know that flexfoil has some, so does Peter lynn, cobra kites, and alot of others, so what buggy would you recomend me to buy ???

also i would like to know what harness would be the best to fly with handles since i am ordering a complete sprint set soon so i can practice with all sizes and winds

so it would be nice to have some info from you if possible with some pics and links or even pricing...

oh i am located in mexico but any US store would be pretty good to me.. thanks alot and hope u can help me

[necro777]

If you want to go fast the bigger the buggy the better for more stability at speed & you can also hold a bigger kite size. But for the freestyle side of things there ain't no better than a s/s Flexi buggy 9 times out of 10 a very good buy second hand. The harness I use is the Ozone access with D ring more compact than a full blown seat harness so you will fit better in the buggy seat. Hope this helps a little

[Patch]

Flexifoil all the way for freestyle.
Second hand stainless steel would be the first choice (about $350 on e bay) or new I think Flexi only make the scout now which I have and its fantastic.
Design wise its stronger than the SS due to thicker tube walls and bracing but if you don't look after it it'll rust because it's mild steel albeit galvanised and powder coated and lacquered.But if you're not on the coast that shouldn't be a problem.

On the other brands of buggy:-
Peter Lynn:- ok as a beginner buggy and basic cruiser but won't take much freestyle abuse. Be ok for two wheels and power slides/360s but not jumping
Libra:- for cruising/ racing
Radsail/Eolo:- pleeeeeaaaase don't EVER buy one of these monstrosities!!!!!! they are weak and the customer service when they break (which they will) is appauling
Cobra is a shop I think and they sell different makes. Top of their list is Flexifoil.

If you look to the right at moine and Necro's avatars you'll see Nicks buggy is a large cruising machine designed for stability at speed and cruising. Mine is a small agile thing that is easy to unbalance but strong too.

I use a Libra seat harness as I fell it spreads the weight across my lower back. I'd go for a seat harness instead of a waist harness because they ride up under your arms when jumping.


Kite wise I'm not sure the sprints are your best bet for freestyle, especially jumping. The Ace is a better freestyle kite.

Hope that helps

[Custheyder]

Sprint for Speeeeeeeeed.

The Libre would be the buggy to go with the Sprints.

[Patch]

but I'd love a go at jumping a Libra!!
lol

Dude you don't need more kites.
That 5m Ace is ideal for freestyle and the 3m would do good to start with.
Spend more on the buggy and harness save your money on kites at the moment.
a 7m Ace at a later date maybe.

Probs not what Pansh want me to say but hey it's the truth!

[Buggymadness]

but I'd love a go at jumping a Libra!!
lol

Dude you don't need more kites.
That 5m Ace is ideal for freestyle and the 3m would do good to start with.
Spend more on the buggy and harness save your money on kites at the moment.
a 7m Ace at a later date maybe.

Probs not what Pansh want me to say but hey it's the truth!

Yeh, But the sprint full set offer might not last forever so don't miss it if you want a full set of fast kites there is no better choice.

On the buggy side of things, what sort of riding do you want to do? freestyle? serious race? cruising?

[mbi0]

Yeh, But the sprint full set offer might not last forever so don't miss it if you want a full set of fast kites there is no better choice.

On the buggy side of things, what sort of riding do you want to do? freestyle? serious race? cruising?

if i had the chanse i would buy the sprint pack, i already have one 2.8 sprint wich its great i use it with some skates i made hehe and it runs pretty good, on a buggy side ill like to do have some extreme fun XD maybe cruising would be a good idea as well but mostly i guess i would get into serious competition ( because i like speed as shit) and cruising as well,.

[mbi0]

Ok guys time for an update, i managed to get contact with a guy who will sell me his Flexifoil buggy for around $300 usd so i hope i can be on the buggy pretty soon and start on this.


ohh and u know if this buggy can have an extended rear axis ?? u know for bigger tires and stuff like that ??

[papalazaro]

you can get a wide axle for the flexi and midi tyres help in the soft sand

[mbi0]

Nice so i hope i can get the extra wide axle and adapt later some suspension hehe for cruising

and small axle for freestyle

[Buggymadness]

The flexi is certainly the best freestyle buggy and a wide axle makes it allot more stable at speed. You will be looking for something allot bigger if your looking to race seriously but the flexi will give you a great start regardless of your chosen route.

I bet you can't wait for it to arrive now.

[mbi0]

I bet you can't wait for it to arrive now.

SO true lol i am only sitting right next to the door waiting for it

lols and well this one its just for a start and i will be looking to make the widder axle with some spring suspencion once i get it hehe XD

[Patch]

when it arrives you have to sit in it and watch TV.
It's the law!!


Mine lived in the lounge for a week!!

[necro777]

Mine wouldn't fit in the lounge

[Patch]

Then it's time to move house surely!!!

[necro777]

funny you should say that the other half wants us to get a house together but the view I have is the muts nuts


and that is the sea about 300 meters away

[mbi0]

when it arrives you have to sit in it and watch TV.
It's the law!!


Mine lived in the lounge for a week!!

LMAO !!!

guess ill have to drink some beers on it as well XD ohh well what else can i do i wont go against the la LMAO