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| Originally posted by awindofchange Get a Manta. You'll never regret it. I recommend the Twinjammer myself as it is bigger, more stable and you can take someone with you. If you can't find a Twinjammer you can get the Windjammer which is the single seat model. Twinjammers are extremely rare to find used cuz nobody ever wants to sell them. Windjammers come and go pretty regularly. Of all the sailors I have used I like the Manta's the best. If you want to purchase new, give me a call and I am sure we can work something out. |
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. I studdied up on Sirocco and Manta, both fine sailers. I noted how
robust the Sirocco is and I fealt like the Manta sails look a bit uncool I guess, but I'm sure work fine although I didn't see any sail size options.
Can you use the Twin Jammer sail on the single seat? I've recommended friends who want a larger sailer to check out the Manta. The Blokart fits great
in the trunk if thats what you need and I've flipped mine dozens of times with no damage except the bending of the side supports when you fall against
it or climb out upside down! They bend right back in place and a pretty cheap to replace if you need to. Lots of upgrades available.| Quote: |
| Originally posted by pokitetrash I bought two Blokarts after trying a Zooter out--(Zooter seemed kind of flimsy, almost exactly like my old Rockville Kite Trike with a sail . I studdied up on Sirocco and Manta, both fine sailers. I noted how
robust the Sirocco is and I fealt like the Manta sails look a bit uncool I guess, but I'm sure work fine although I didn't see any sail size options.
Can you use the Twin Jammer sail on the single seat? I've recommended friends who want a larger sailer to check out the Manta. The Blokart fits great
in the trunk if thats what you need and I've flipped mine dozens of times with no damage except the bending of the side supports when you fall against
it or climb out upside down! They bend right back in place and a pretty cheap to replace if you need to. Lots of upgrades available.I have 3m, 4, 5.5 meter sails (Extra 3m stage 2 sail for sale if anyone is interested.) I didn't want the hand steering at first either. The issue really is the style of sailer, really the length. The short Zooter is REALLY unstable at high speeds like a small kite buggy. Wants to spin out. If you get a sailer with a longer front end, it's much more stable so feet steering vs. handle steering is not an issue. I can let go of my steering at 30 mph and handle the sheet line. But, usually if you're going that fast, you have a pretty steady sheet line tension anyway. I like to have the Blokart compactness to store and haul arround but I'd definately look at the Manta for it's size and comfort if I was to want a new sailer. |
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) ) but that's it. It bends right back. After a few crashes, it all still looks good. I'd like to try a Sirocco myself,
but it's tough to beat the portability of the Blokart. The other positive is there are tons of upgrades and spares available. Downside is the cost of
a sail. 5.5m with optional Ultra Carbon base sections was over $1100. Normally it would have been around $895 or something like that. I'd like the
foot steering too but the ones I've tried (Zooter) have a short wheel base and are pretty unstable at high speed like a small buggy but it makes for
great tricking. The Sprint seemed kind of short too compared to the stretch of the bigger Sirocco or Blokart. How's the handling of yours? In the
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| Originally posted by pokitetrash Rev, I have the 4m and 5.5m for my Blokarts and I usually use the 5.5 and it hauls my big 225lb butt no sweat on short polo field grass in anything over a steady 12 mph. 15+ and I'm cruising on 2 wheels. I can use the 4m for great performance in 18+. I've never used my 3m. I've used it for my 12 year old son on a nukin' day. I can tell you, Blokarts are pretty tough despite the thinner tubing. I like Sirocco for the beefyness. I've flipped mine going 30+ and bent the mast support side tube with my fat ass (the one I hold on to also.. ) but that's it. It bends right back. After a few crashes, it all still looks good. I'd like to try a Sirocco myself,
but it's tough to beat the portability of the Blokart. The other positive is there are tons of upgrades and spares available. Downside is the cost of
a sail. 5.5m with optional Ultra Carbon base sections was over $1100. Normally it would have been around $895 or something like that. I'd like the
foot steering too but the ones I've tried (Zooter) have a short wheel base and are pretty unstable at high speed like a small buggy but it makes for
great tricking. The Sprint seemed kind of short too compared to the stretch of the bigger Sirocco or Blokart. How's the handling of yours? In the
end, I guess it's a toss up of how portable you need it. Like I said, I have 2, dont "NEED" both and unless I get my kids more involved with it, one of them is going to turn into a kite or cash. I'll let you know if I decide to sell one. Might be soon after WBB. I'm bringing both up there and I'll see how much use I 'll get out of them both.. |
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| Originally posted by BeamerBob Dirt Boat that's funny.I came over here to see what you guys were up to. Chris your buggy has hurt feelings every time to take out that "other girl". |
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| Originally posted by bigkid I have been telling my wife that the blokarts are safer than the buggys. But you are not helping the situation at all with those type of stories |