Power Kite Forum - I want to learn how to Kite Buggy in NYC area

I want to learn how to Kite Buggy in NYC area

BoneHeadGolf - 31-1-2010 at 06:36 AM

Hi - Does anyone know of places in the NYC area (within 50 miles) where one can learn how to kite buggy or rent one? Any popular places on Long Island where buggys are allowed or people are riding?

I've been flying static and enjoying my Ozone Imp Quattro 2.5M but now want to get into a buggy and give it a try. I feel like I'm missing out on something that looks like a killer good time!

Thanks!!

Kamikuza - 31-1-2010 at 06:51 AM

Can't help but I can say - welcome! :thumbup:

Todd - 31-1-2010 at 03:05 PM

Welcome!

You can always join us at the Buggy Bash in Wildwood NJ, somebody will have an extra bug laying around to try out.

Check it out here

Maven454 - 31-1-2010 at 03:09 PM

I thought about mentioning that to him, but it isn't exactly within his radius :D.

cheezycheese - 31-1-2010 at 03:58 PM

I live in Poughkeepsie but work in NYC. If you wanna send me a u2u with your digits I can call you. Just too much to type...

BoneHeadGolf - 31-1-2010 at 04:56 PM

Todd - thanks for the welcome and Wildwood BB info, it's now on my calendar and hope to check it out.

Cheezycheese - thanks for the invite, I'll ping a U2U when my schedule starts to free up. Are there any good spots up by you and when do you usually fly?

cheezycheese - 31-1-2010 at 05:10 PM

Haven't flown much lately cuz of work, but I keep my in my car so um always ready...
Do you live in manhattan or the boroughs. I grew up in queens/Brooklyn area so I can tell you more spots down there... One of which is FLOYD BENNET FIELD. Ray from cobrakites told me he has a customer that flies there regularly.... So hit me up and we can chat. I need somebody local to flu with anyways...

rocfighter - 1-2-2010 at 05:17 AM

Cheezy you want to give him the FLU???? :Ange09:
I know just a typo but a good one!

Todd - 1-2-2010 at 09:53 AM

BoneHeadGolf, this was last years fall event. You can read up on it and catch the videos along with many pictures. Everyone has a great time even when Cheesy tries to give you the flu :smilegrin:

Pull up the Buggy Bash recap
here

At the bottom of this thread
here

cheezycheese - 1-2-2010 at 10:18 AM

No flu here...lol. That's what happens when u type in a hurry on a cellphone...:embarrased:

ragden - 1-2-2010 at 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cheezycheese
No flu here...lol. That's what happens when u type in a hurry on a cellphone...:embarrased:

And the double-post. Classic my friend.

The wildwood buggy bash coming up in May would be someplace you would do very well to make, if possible. Hope to see you there.

BoneHeadGolf - 1-2-2010 at 10:58 AM

Looking forward to the Wildwood BB and hope to meet some of you there. Still looking to hear from anyone with knowledge of good buggy places to fly/ride on Long Island.

Thanks Cheezy for offering to give me the flu :megan: (just kidding). I live in Queens and mostly fly static (no access to a buggy yet) at a beach club in Atlantic Beach near the Rockaway inlet. I see people flying by Floyd Bennet Field but haven't done so myself. Ray and Jeanne at cobrakites are pretty cool; Jeanne's been very helpful in the past. Give me a ping when the weather warms up a bit if you're interested in flying down here. BTW Cheezy, I noticed you have a PL folding buggy, what are the dimensions when folded and does it come with a case/cover?

What I learned:

Power Kite Forum members are welcoming
Wildwood Buggy Bash is a cool event and the best place to ride near the NYC area
Don't offer to give anyone the FLU, FLY with them instead... lol

Thanks all for your input, it's greatly appreciated!

lunchbox - 1-2-2010 at 11:48 AM

4. Power kiting is the best sport ever ;-)

I'm sure you've already done this but in case you haven't you can also use Google maps do find some open areas and also look for local weather stations in that area to give you an idea of current conditions.

Good luck and have fun...

BoneHeadGolf - 1-2-2010 at 12:02 PM

Thanks lunchbox, I'm sure I will agree with your #4 once I get in a buggy. I did the google maps thing as you suggested a little while back, just wanted to try this sport out before investing in some larger kites, buggy, harness, helmet... you know the deal.

ragden - 1-2-2010 at 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by BoneHeadGolf
Thanks lunchbox, I'm sure I will agree with your #4 once I get in a buggy. I did the google maps thing as you suggested a little while back, just wanted to try this sport out before investing in some larger kites, buggy, harness, helmet... you know the deal.

The buggy bash is a long time to wait to really get into things. Its 3 months away! Egad!

In the mean time, you could just keep tabs on what is going on here. There is a group of us who try to get out there with some regularity. Perhaps you could hook up with us down there for a weekend... Just a thought. It might be a bit of a drive, but sometimes its worthwhile, especially if you get a chance to really check things out...

cheezycheese - 1-2-2010 at 02:48 PM

@Bonehead- not sure of the dimensions, but when folded it will fit in just about any car trunk. there is a carry bag available for it but i really don't see the need.
have you tried flying in Flushing Meadows Park....? there are a few fields there that ought to be large enough for buggying. Riverside State park on the Upper west side... i'm sure i can think of more... the sports field at Andrew Jackson H.S. or Springfield H.S., Valley Stream State Park. I also fly static at Jones Beach. :bigok:

cheezycheese - 1-2-2010 at 02:50 PM

Floyd Bennet Field for the non-NY'ers is an old (i believe now defunct)airstrip. anybody buggy on tarmac here...?:karate:

acampbell - 1-2-2010 at 03:07 PM

I used to live on the Upper West Side. Few places to static fly in Riverside Park but forget the buggy pretty much anywhere in Manhattan. The Great Lawn in Central Park would be a hoot but it would be forbidden- same as no bikes on the lawn because the man made landscape is too fragile.

BoneHeadGolf - 1-2-2010 at 03:37 PM

Cheezy - Yup, I go static at Flushing Meadows Park when I start jonesing to fly, it's right near my house. An unexpected gust right off the lake got me good one day, friends had a good laugh:singing: I ride my road bike there a lot but not sure if buggys are allowed. Next time I ride around the park, I'll see if there are any large areas without obstructions that are suitable for buggys.