Power Kite Forum

24 hour record

BeamerBob - 14-7-2011 at 01:27 PM

PBC questioned what the 24 hour thing was about and I decided to not veer the age thread on this side note.

There is a world record for distance traveled in a buggy in a 24 hour period. Yes, staying awake is one trick and fatigue naturally is an issue. Strops or depower are a must. Ripsessions is talking about a run for the record at Wildwood this fall. Continuous riding is not a requirement, nor is it mandatory to use the full 24 hours.

Ivanpah I'm sure has times with 24 hours of wind and it certainly has the benefit of high buggy speed for the wind available. Also being able to go fast and long with most any wind direction is an advantage. On the lakebed, tires might become an issue. Mounted spares would need to be handy.

403.89 miles is the current record set by Gerd Tschampel from Germany. You have to break past 266 miles to just get in the top ten. Data courtesy of Popeye the welder.

Buggy Records

WELDNGOD - 14-7-2011 at 01:50 PM

But rip isn't taking into account the "public" is loose out there w/ us. The day I made that long run video it was windy and starting to rain. When it is nice out there are any number of civilians all over the place. They do not care if we were there first. They will set up camp right in the traffic zone,like they just can't wait for someoneto hit them so they can file a lawsuit. Buggy carefully...

pyro22487 - 14-7-2011 at 07:13 PM

thanks for clarifying bob. that would be fun. i would enjoy that to no end. to beat the record all you would have to do would be 17 mph non stop 30 for 12 hours i see someone doubling this record no problem.

popeyethewelder - 14-7-2011 at 11:43 PM

24hr Buggy endurance records.....solo or team rules


The good thing about both these records are, you do not have to be in the racing scene, have a big buggy or fly the best kites, its about stamina and endurance....anyone with a buggy a kite and a GPS can in reality become the world best.


Solo

We have tried to keep the solo record as straight forward as possible....the rules are quite simple.

The distance must be done within one 24hour period.
The record must be done on a natural surface.
Using a harness or hot wiring (kite fixed to buggy with quick release) is allowed.
Stop as often and for however long you wish to.

This record is not recognized by the Guinness Book of Records, it is though recognized among fellow buggiers around the world, that normally is enough for most of us to allow "Bragging Rights", much the same as the World Speed Record, that was in fact set using 3 GPS units, to stop any arguments.

Have witnesses and a team around you for support who know what they are doing, use at least two GPS units or even three, stop as and when you like, the choice is yours (even go home to bed and start again in the morning)....but the record must be done within one 24hr period. You may hot wire, although only one person has done this. Plan, plan plan, think of everything, the time of the year, will the beach be busy, will you be able to see during the night (wait for a full moon)

Knowledge is everything, read the Solo 24hrs Write Ups

You can rest and arm....you can rest a leg, but you cannot rest your ribs, so think about that area of your body, regarding clothing, and wear the best fitting harness if you can, it the smaller details that get forgotten, they are the ones that become major issues towards the end of your 24hr endurance



Remember, with the Solo or Team, it is MUST to have a team of people around you who know what you are doing and to support you throughout the whole event


To beat the current solo record, you have to average 16.90mph or more

Team

A team of Three (one pilot flying at a time, done on rotation) to be considered a world record...again witnesses, gps's obviously, as with all kite buggying records, they must be made on natural surfaces only, in the team event no hot wiring is allowed.

Another very important factor with these records is knowledge...it is well worth reading the write ups.


Please read the other write ups and learn from their experience

Solo 24hrs Write Ups 03 - Distance Team 24hrs


Official FISLEY RULES

Make sure you have valid kite buggy insurance for any third party accidents.
A team to go for the record must be three people.
No Buggy Lap belts are allowed.
No Hot Wiring (Kite fixed to buggy).
Buggy must not weigh more than 60kgs.
Each Team will require a minimum of two GPS units, recording distance recorded in kilometers to attach to the buggy being used for the event
You can physically swap GPS units between the buggies at the start of each session so the pilot can use his own buggy.
GPS units to be set to Zero at the start of each session
If only using two GPS units and one fails, you will record zero for that session, as the lowest recorded reading for that session is recorded, that's why three GPS units are better than two.
When using three GPS units, the middle reading is recorded, if two GPS units fail you will record zero for that session.



Planning is very important, it may be a very busy time on your coast line with holiday makers on the beach....also pick a 24hr period when the moon is full, that will help light up the night sky....all the team 24hr events in Europe are held during a full moon for this reason.



To beat the current team record, you have to average 27.20 mph or more



Another very important factor with these records is knowledge...it is well worth reading the write ups.

SOLO write ups

SOLO Records

TEAM records


Planning is also very important, it has already been mentioned by WG, it may be a very busy time with holiday makers on the beach....also pick a 24hr period when the moon is full, that will help light up the night sky....all the team 24hr event are held during a full moon for this reason.

You can rest and arm....you can rest a leg, but you cannot rest your ribs, so think about that area of you body, regarding clothing, and the best fitting harness, it the smaller details that get forgotten, they are the ones that become major issues towards the end of your 24hr endurance.

It was also mentioned to beat the solo record, you only have to average 17mph....nothing is is.......TRY IT .....lol :yes:

@WG....just for the record, the record distance for a kite bike is 132.35 miles.....he he, good luck, you can do it.


Good luck with any attempts, stay safe, stay awake and have fun 24hr Distance RULES

Krohn1999 - 15-7-2011 at 03:47 AM

I know it has been said here already but do not underestimate the importance of a good and LARGE support team.

During the 24hr SPO we had only one support person and it hurt us alot. I ended up not taking any breaks so we always had two people ready to help if needed.

In August we are having a 2 man 12hr race and we will have at least 3 helpers and will also be wiring our brain caps for better comunication.

Night riding is way cool but if it is cloudy and you cannot use the Moon light it can be VERY stressful. In SPO I took the 3am shift it was crazy riding above 80kmh and only seeing about 3 feet infront of the buggy after 20 minutes I needed a break. GPS said 19km in 20 minutes that is almost a 60kmh average so you can figure out how fast I was on the straightaways.

ripsessionkites - 15-7-2011 at 05:36 AM

Crowds not an issue, GP has been good practice over a decade.

I have one thing going for me, I don't need to sleep much if any. I got good practice with that. I work a GY shift (thoses that skype me at work know the stress and yelling i go through, lol) than get picked up by Coolbreeze ot TDMC96 afterwork and we kite until mid afternoon. Now I just need to buggy 20hrs, pure fun.

Kitebuggy Mama is my support while CoolB and DasK sleep. Hahaha.

Even if I don't best the record it would still be nice to get my name up there.

Kiting is all about challenges and midstones for me. It's not about being first but doing something new and different before I die or resort to a BloKart.

See ya in a few months in Wildwood. Until than SOBB.

popeyethewelder - 15-7-2011 at 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by Krohn1999


In August we are having a 2 man 12hr race and we will have at least 3 helpers and will also be wiring our brain caps for better comunication.


Well whatever record you come up with be sure to let me know....I know cater for ALL types of records

All Other Buggy Related Records

Krohn1999 - 15-7-2011 at 01:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Quote:
Originally posted by Krohn1999


In August we are having a 2 man 12hr race and we will have at least 3 helpers and will also be wiring our brain caps for better comunication.


Well whatever record you come up with be sure to let me know....I know cater for ALL types of records

All Other Buggy Related Records


will do:wee:

pyro22487 - 15-7-2011 at 03:35 PM

ok witnesses very hard to come up with. 3 gps i have one that has no battery life so thats also a challenge. room to buggy wow umm a field a few hundred yards across thats also a problem. i have a kite and a buggy so good there.

popeyethewelder - 7-8-2011 at 02:37 AM

I have at last received the write up from Gerd Tschampel G1160~650km

It is well worth the read, and gives a great insight to what is involved with such a record

Gerd's Write Up

ripsessionkites - 7-8-2011 at 06:42 AM

Success!!!

u2u sent

popeyethewelder - 7-8-2011 at 08:26 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
Success!!!

u2u sent



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WELDNGOD - 7-8-2011 at 08:45 AM

24 hr distance eh.............

WELDNGOD - 8-8-2011 at 06:12 AM

unstropped on handles........?
Mmmmmmmm..............
IRONMAN!

ripsessionkites - 8-8-2011 at 09:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by WELDNGOD
unstropped on handles........?
Mmmmmmmm..............
IRONMAN!


i take it you will be with me on this, at WWBB???

:spin:

WELDNGOD - 8-8-2011 at 09:10 AM

I'm thinkin kytbyk!

ripsessionkites - 9-8-2011 at 02:27 AM

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
I'm thinkin kytbyk!


depending on weight ... i would like to bring the bike attachment for the ApeXX as well.

pending!