Power Kite Forum

what's your buggy engine?

WELDNGOD - 4-11-2009 at 05:05 PM

What does everyone fly, to buggy with?
Give the best reason for your choice also.

action jackson - 4-11-2009 at 05:18 PM

Don't forget the rag flappers!................aj

Bladerunner - 4-11-2009 at 05:28 PM

Rev' Power Blast as well.

cheezycheese - 4-11-2009 at 05:53 PM

using my Beamer's(1.4 & 4m) for now to learn and up my buggy skills. Hope to use my Phantom soon....:wee:

WolfWolfee - 4-11-2009 at 06:03 PM

Scorpions been hogging the sky around here lately, getting better everyday.

bigkid - 4-11-2009 at 06:23 PM

It all depends on the mood I'm in and if anybody is watching

DAKITEZ - 4-11-2009 at 06:35 PM

DP ... gust munchers

kitejumper - 4-11-2009 at 06:48 PM

it will probably be fixed bridle while on land--i cant justify flying a depower on such small fields--if i can find 3 miles or more--then i could see it--but in a half mile field i run out of room FAST..... i'll use the 12.5 psycho and the 17m bomba for the water......

BeamerBob - 4-11-2009 at 06:48 PM

I choose my reactor IIs/Blurr or an appropriate arc depending on wind strength and the site angle/length of run.

Todd - 4-11-2009 at 07:29 PM

Started out on the FB stuff and moved onto the ARC's. Do I have a favorite? Yes I do.. every single one of them when the wind is blowing and there's a grin on my face.

shehatesmyhobbies - 4-11-2009 at 07:57 PM

Todd, NICE!

I prefer to fly either my beamer 5m or 7m. Mostly the 5, I love it's range.

rdavis - 4-11-2009 at 08:03 PM

Love my NEO!

awindofchange - 4-11-2009 at 09:23 PM

I generally use FB kites when I buggy as I have never found any other kite to have the performance that the FB kites deliver. Keep in mind that our conditions are quite different from most.

If I didn't have a FB available, the next choice would be pl twinskins (Scorp or Phanny). I would probably go home before using an LEI.

Not intended to start any flaming wars or insinuate anything, you asked my choice and that is is. Others will obviously have different opinions, responses and choices. :)

tdmc96 - 4-11-2009 at 10:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by awindofchange
I generally use FB kites when I buggy as I have never found any other kite to have the performance that the FB kites deliver.


IMO, I totally have to agree with Kent.
Even though I have only ever flown depowers maybe 2 or 3 times, I just can't get used to how sluggish and slow turning they are.

WIllardTheGrey - 5-11-2009 at 12:31 AM

fb unless its NUKIN then I'll pull out my delta.

ripsessionkites - 5-11-2009 at 05:51 AM

in about 5 days ... No more Arcs for me.

you too can have Custom Colours. just dont pick Red / Black. hehehe

Vapors will arrive. :smilegrin: :wee:

ragden - 5-11-2009 at 06:21 AM

I fly my Outlaws when in the buggy. If winds are really nuking, I go looking for a 2m fixed bridle. :)

Jovver - 5-11-2009 at 06:29 AM

Quote:

"Even though I have only ever flown depowers maybe 2 or 3 times, I just can't get used to how sluggish and slow turning they are."


tdmc96,

What depowers have you flown? Try an LEI if you get the chance, you will never complain about sluggish and slow turning again!

mgatc - 5-11-2009 at 08:04 AM

NEOs 8 or 11. Park and ride. Fast turning. Great upwind capability. Did I mention Park and ride?

archkiter - 5-11-2009 at 01:58 PM

voted depower, although I also use FB's a lot. The Pulse has quickly become my favorite in the bug. When I have more money I'll be looking to add another couple of DP's to my quiver.

WELDNGOD - 5-11-2009 at 03:22 PM

Yeah, I gotta agree w/ Kent,I love the control I have w/ FB. And I gotta admit , I fly overpowered sometimes. But "park and ride"is sweet,that is why I do it. That is why I probably have a record for # of flips, highsides,OBEs.:wee: I just wondered what everyone flew when they buggy. I know I'm biased towards FB, as that is all I own and have ever flown.
"there are none so blind, as those who can't see"

RonH - 6-11-2009 at 06:45 PM

FB for me in the buggy... racing stripes are the best!

I think some of the preference for FB over depower kites is because of the handles - bar issue...

Has anyone flown a PL twister II 7.? on a bar? Hopefully not unless you have 100 meter lines:eekdrull: You need lines that long to get if to turn 180 degrees :crazy:
Put the same kite on handles and you are fine.

Ron

WolfWolfee - 6-11-2009 at 07:06 PM

I hate to admit but I was a FB addict, but along came a Scorpion and changed my view. You can tune them to what you like, turning isn't really an issue but the lift and float is awesome.
When the wind is nuking I still pull out the 1.8M Century, on my second as #1 disintegrated in the air...boom. We even had a wake for her, bloody Irish look for any reason to party...lol

WELDNGOD - 9-11-2009 at 05:25 PM

My new buggy engine is on the way to me ,Todds 5.5 PKD Century. Mmmmm. I can't wait to try it on the crossover bar.

I guess that means the wind is gonna quit blowing, for like 2 weeks.:mad: ( new kite curse)

popeyethewelder - 10-11-2009 at 12:13 PM

Yakuza's for the shear grunt and awesome power....or Access's for when I want an easy day

acampbell - 11-11-2009 at 11:32 AM

ARC or Neo when I have long tacks for park and rides, down to 8 mph wind. Lower winds or anytime I have to chop the beach with short tacks because of side shore winds, then FB for sure (Reactor II's).