van - 14-5-2011 at 08:54 AM
I've been thinking about making a bag for my buggies since everyone is asking for one. I've never had a buggy bag or actually looked close at one.
It's jut like a lunch bag I guess with a top piece that has zippers on both sides and a piece of velcro to secure the last flap. I put 3 velcro
pieces on each side to strap to your rails.
I was able to fit an 8.3 meter and a 4.4 meter Cooper kite in the bag. I might have to enlarge the height to fit 3 kites and a six pack of beer.
:singing:
Any particular things that I need to include or fix on it?? Do I need a plastic piece inside to support the side walls??
thanson2001ok - 14-5-2011 at 09:05 AM
You made this? Awesome!
BeamerBob - 14-5-2011 at 09:28 AM
Nice work Van. The Buggy Bags bags don't have any support inside but the bag really can't go anywhere so probably not necessary.
bobalooie57 - 14-5-2011 at 09:31 AM
Ya, and if you're flying the 5.6 you would be pretty well covered! Great job once again, Van! Very cool :cool2:
popeyethewelder - 14-5-2011 at 10:21 AM
Well done Van, you could do a lot worse than having a look around the masters web site Buggybags...will the water get in through the zips....
Smaller inside pockets, for keys spare lines and handles, wind meter...etc etc, maybe a kite stake pouch
van - 14-5-2011 at 12:47 PM
Ptw, haha.. I'm still learning but I actually did make a little bag inside for keys. It's not big enough for kite stake though. I'll have to make
it bigger.
cheezycheese - 14-5-2011 at 04:48 PM
i think it should open from the top, instead of the bottom. this way if it's not properly closed/zipped or if the velcro is sticking open less chance
of stuff falling out while you are riding... 
rocfighter - 14-5-2011 at 05:06 PM
Hey Marc I think you have buggy stroke!:puzzled: The opening does seem to be on the top. But I may be upside down, I have had a long day at work!!
krumly - 14-5-2011 at 05:10 PM
Nice work.
I have one of the PL buggy bags. Although the way it hangs on the buggy isn't the best, the roll-top closure as used in canoe or kayak drybags is
foolproof and totally watertight
van - 15-5-2011 at 06:46 AM
Rocfighter .. what cheesy means is the top piece should open front to back instead of back to front. haha ...:singing:
Thanks for the feedback and ideas .. Krumly, could you explain?? What is a roll-top closure? I can implement it in the next one.
btw .. I was gonna put in 2 little buckles to hold down the velcro flaps like on the kite bags. The other option was to put a zipper that zip all the
way around in a U pattern. If I do sell these .. would you guys pay $35- $40 + shipping?
cheezycheese - 15-5-2011 at 07:07 AM
Van, imagine a brown paper bag with a few things in it. the way you would ROLL the top of the bag to close it... that's a roll top. :roll:
sand flea - 15-5-2011 at 07:37 AM
Hi Van,
that is a beautiful bag. Do you think you could make one to fit inside a Libre Hardcore frame rails? A little wider at the bottom than the top and
maybe in a full zipper.
I'd be happy to mail you a check immediately for your first one.
Please get me your address,
thank you Van,
Chris
kiteboyza - 15-5-2011 at 08:30 AM
make sure you stiffen the bottom otherwise they do tend to sag and drag, nice looking bag fella!
krumly - 15-5-2011 at 08:34 AM
Hey Van -
I Googled 'Peter Lynn Buggy Bag Pics' and a link to Kent's site came up with a series of images:
http://www.awindofchange.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_code=AWO...
The PL bag is inexpensive but effective, but lacking in the fit department. The roll top method is really watertight, + no zips to seize up in sand
and salt.
shehatesmyhobbies - 15-5-2011 at 08:35 AM
Van, looks great, I like marcs idea about where the flap should be! you could put a kite stake pocket on the outside of the bag with a velcro flap
to hold it in place like on a PL spar pocket. That way you could access the stake quickly when you have a kite to land.
van - 15-5-2011 at 09:39 AM
Great idea Rich .. haha .. especially this is the bag that's coming to JIBE for you on my demo buggy.
the flap thing, I still need to think about it. It's just seems awkward zipping uphill , seems like it would be more likely to unzip if the wind hits
the flap. The way I see it , most guys should remember to zip their openings after usage :singing: 
Because if you forget, something embarassing might fall out :shocked2: :shocked2:
van - 15-5-2011 at 02:07 PM
A few updated pics ..
Hey Chris .. got yours made for JIBE also ...
smaller pouch for nick nacks ..
Henry as a turtle ...
Kite stake holder ...
shehatesmyhobbies - 15-5-2011 at 02:40 PM
Liking the kite stake holder! Hmm maybe I need to send you measurements!
rocfighter - 15-5-2011 at 03:24 PM
Van do they come with a cute 5 year old in them?
He looks like a turtle!!:frog:
bigkid - 15-5-2011 at 04:48 PM
Somehow the grin on your son makes me wonder about the six pack
chris - 15-5-2011 at 06:42 PM
You are the MAN, Van. The bags look great. Looks like Henry is going tandem.
cheezycheese - 15-5-2011 at 07:08 PM
I thought that was Rip in the bag... :dunno: 
dirtslide - 15-5-2011 at 07:54 PM
Rips twin for sure
van - 15-5-2011 at 09:31 PM
Here's a question for everyone, what else do you put in there besides 2 kites and a six pack? 5 year olds are a given. I put the six velcro straps
but they are sewn to the sides only. I was thinking about making straps that goes all the way to the bottom and back up to the other side. You can
then put a plastic piece inside for a bottom support and put pretty heavy stuff in there, like a 12 pack for those really long runs? 
Kober - 15-5-2011 at 09:47 PM
stiff bottom is a plus ...... top cover with spider net pocket on exterior side for jacket or extra storage is cheap and welcome addition ......
I take one for $40 to get you started as soon I have decide on my new buggy .......
Nice work ..... Get you web store going .... I am sure there is many kiters willing to buy that bag
Try to make ATB bag too..... I did pay $60 for my from MBS
van - 15-5-2011 at 10:11 PM
Kober .. good idea on the netting for a jacket or something light. Yeah .. I need to make an online store ..its funny that it's the last thing on
my mind and that's what I do for a living .. web application programming