I've been trying to design a seat that was easy to sew, package, ship, store , etc....
It is flat until you put it together. This makes it alot easier to make. The 2" velcro is very strong and also has support from the back strap. A
couple different velcro design will be tested at WBB this coming weekend. This seat below will be part of the buggy that will be raffled.
The winner will be the first to have this cool folding seat :singing:
BTW .. new buggy will be named "Black Widow"
bigkid - 11-4-2011 at 09:20 PM
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh my!
I like the hole in the seat, cheezycheese - 11-4-2011 at 09:31 PM
Van, that's friggin sweet...:eekdrull:bobalooie57 - 11-4-2011 at 09:46 PM
Very nice work, Van. Someone is going to win a really nice ride! Really great of you to do this.flexiblade - 11-4-2011 at 09:59 PM
We may have to start a Van fan site here soon. I mean right out of the gate you produce some pretty nice rides and in short order to boot. Next you
amaze us with a gaggle of engineering porn, aka your garage. Now you have managed to corner the market on stitching mastery. What's next a solar
sailer kite buggy that goes to Mars? Seriously though - very nice work - you are a renaissance man in the world of buggies.Kamikuza - 11-4-2011 at 10:07 PM
VERY nice! van - 11-4-2011 at 10:18 PM
Jeff, the hole was just for you I wasn't sure how much gas you need to pass
so I figure ONE 1/2" hole for now. I can can add up to 5 for those refried bean days.
Seriously .. I'm gonna bring my grommet kit with me to WBB incase the winner wants extra holes in the seat. Just like donuts, you will have to pay
extra to get the holes. :singing:van - 11-4-2011 at 10:21 PM
Flexi .. I am working on a solar powered buggy bag to house / charge your Ipod and keep a six pack cool :eekdrull:flexiblade - 11-4-2011 at 10:50 PM
Does it also inflate so you can use it as pontoon - instant kite cat?BeamerBob - 11-4-2011 at 11:53 PM
Nice work Van. You have moved past the basic garage builder and are entering that small band of elite builders. You could already market your seats
alone. It is going to be amazing to see what the next big thing is from you.shehatesmyhobbies - 12-4-2011 at 03:45 AM
I can not wait to see this buggy all put together. Van this is awesome work.rocfighter - 12-4-2011 at 04:28 AM
I figured the hole was for when the winner got going to fast and peed him/her self!!
Van do you mind us taking crap loads of pics of this seat so we can make one?popeyethewelder - 12-4-2011 at 04:49 AM
Lovely work again vansnowspider - 12-4-2011 at 04:52 AM
NICE , you have very keen spider senses.van - 12-4-2011 at 07:14 AM
hahaha .. thanks for the nice comments ... The PEE hole is a little more forward positioned.
Roc, yes .. you can take pics and if you need help with measurements .. let me know. Get with me at WBB and I can show you how it's made.
I am offering to make seats for anyone that is looking for one. Once you find out how cheap I'm selling them for, you won't want to make it yourself.
If you want to make your own, just send me a U2U and I can get you started. It does require a heavy duty sewing machine since some parts goes
through 4 layers of 18oz PVC. You'll need minimum a size 16 needle due to the size of the thread. If you use one of those plastic casing type
sewing machine they sell at Wal-Mart, it will be a disposable machine soon ...
flexi .. air bag ..now that's an idea!! don't get me started!!! air bag lumbar support :singing:popeyethewelder - 12-4-2011 at 12:07 PM
You have a huge market in the USA for those seats....the US version of Buggybags, good luck Vanvan - 12-4-2011 at 02:53 PM
PTW .. thanks .. I just might do that. Not really in it to make a buck but I've been talking to my little sister about it. She's actually between
jobs so she might just take on that task full time. I'm more of a buggy builder guy. Unless I move the sewing machine out to the garage or start
building metal seats, I'm gonna try to convince her to do most of the sewing. In the meantime, I don't mind making a couple of seats here and there
for PKF members on this side of the pond that needs a seat.DAKITEZ - 12-4-2011 at 03:03 PM
What buggy is this seat designed to fit? I understand it is made for your custom buggy but does it fit another buggy as well?ripsessionkites - 12-4-2011 at 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by DAKITEZ
What buggy is this seat designed to fit? I understand it is made for your custom buggy but does it fit another buggy as well?
no Daskirtz it will not fit your Ape-Sexx
maybe on your Looser CruiserBigMikesKites - 12-4-2011 at 04:08 PM
Van,
You make some of the best buggy seats I have seen. You might consider selling those as well.nocando - 12-4-2011 at 04:38 PM
Van
will you make one that says
Right turn Clyderocfighter - 12-4-2011 at 05:46 PM
Van we will be at WBB Thursday afternoon. I'll be looking for you!Bladerunner - 12-4-2011 at 07:13 PM
Spare kite? Who needs a stinkin' spare kite? ...
I've got a solar cooler and toons!
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Originally posted by van
Flexi .. I am working on a solar powered buggy bag to house / charge your Ipod and keep a six pack cool :eekdrull:
Just need a wind proof lighter! ;-)van - 12-4-2011 at 10:05 PM
Dino .. it's custom right now so I can make it fit any buggy. Just need the measurements.
Glen .. my machine only sews left turns
Mike .. really considering it since everyone is asking.mougl - 13-4-2011 at 07:17 AM
NICE!ICTKITEFLYER - 13-4-2011 at 08:16 AM
I would def be interested in purchasing a seat from you!!!!bobalooie57 - 13-4-2011 at 09:56 AM
:bigok: Again, can't wait to get there and meetup with all my buggy buddies!stetson05 - 13-4-2011 at 08:25 PM
I would be interested in a seat and a bag for the back. :eureka: I have to replace mine soon but I am not really sure what measurements you might
need. Just lengths or angles too. What format is your embroidery machine? My wife has one with about 10000 designs that is a brother.van - 14-4-2011 at 07:19 PM
Its a brother se400 using PES format. I can send you what to measurevwbrian - 16-4-2011 at 03:41 AM
I am going to need a seat also.
And thank you for letting me test ride your buggy for 3 days at NABX.
I really liked the ride of it.
keep up the excellent work.KAZEDOKA - 16-4-2011 at 08:36 AM
Hi Van enjoyed chatting at NABX, your doing nice work. I need a Buggy seat for a P/L folding
contact me directly . RandyTaper123 - 29-4-2011 at 05:44 AM
I can't get a replacement seat for my Flexi... none of the dealers carry them anymore (and Flexi stopped making that buggy). I've got a couple
sewing machines...van - 29-4-2011 at 06:11 AM
steve .. Let me know if you have problems getting materials ... just drop by the house and grab whatever you need. btw .. heading down to texas city
dike now van - 26-5-2011 at 12:33 PM
Someone will be getting an early Christmas present this year ... let me know what ya'll think of the camo look, kite buggy bags included .. :shocked2:
I'm ready to start taking orders :D
shehatesmyhobbies - 26-5-2011 at 01:54 PM
Another great looking seat Van! I will be contacting you in the next day or so, been crazy busy!
Someone is going to be very happy with that new seat for sure!Chad - 26-5-2011 at 01:59 PM
Van,
Love the reverse bag design from the first! top notch brother..... :eekdrull: Camo that would look hot on a Black buggy!van - 26-5-2011 at 02:05 PM
Of course you like it ...hehee.. since you help designed it. :P
I wasn't sure how much gas you need to pass
so I figure ONE 1/2" hole for now. I can can add up to 5 for those refried bean days.
