m2rwmh - 4-9-2012 at 04:30 PM
I'm a newb here. I'll admit it. I've had my Prism Snapshot 2.5 for awhile now and i've had good times with it. Got a good deal on extra lines and
handles so it's a quadline now.
My question is: I'm looking to get into kite buggying and wanted to know if I could use this kite to start off with. Or is it too small still? most
posts that I've seen say that you should have over a 3.0m Kite and this one is 2.5m.
tia
martinipro - 4-9-2012 at 04:45 PM
You can definetly get started with the snapshot in the buggy.
However, you will probably need around 20mph+ to get moving
BigMikesKites - 5-9-2012 at 09:28 AM
The Quad line is what you want to get moving on the buggy. If the snapshot is doing you justice, have a great time with it. Depending on where you
are buggying (grass / beach / dry lake) will determine how much kite you need to get YOU and your buggy moving. along with the wind. For when yours
won't do, consider something like the Peter Lynn Viper, Reactor, or HQ Toxic. you will be amazed at how much better a kite designed to buggy will
do over one thats not designed to buggy.
Bladerunner - 5-9-2012 at 07:07 PM
You face a catch 22. The snapshot will need some pretty strong wind to get you moving in the buggy on most surfaces. The strong winds will scare you .
Riding is fun but not as fun or easy to learn without the right kite. Kind of like cart before horse but you already own a pony !
Try and find the hardest surface possible and pump your tires up . Tarmac would be best. Pads , always a must!
pbc - 6-9-2012 at 06:33 PM
A 4 or 5m fixed bridle is pretty much the go-to size for typical buggy flying. That said, there are a lot of variables that effect your kite choice.
Rougher surfaces demand more power because of the increased rolling resistance. Heavier people need more power and can handle more power than lighter
people.
Buy used at first. Find a field with lots of clear space on the field and around the field. Clean wind is critical. Avoid locations with big trees
upwind.
Philip
DAKITEZ - 6-9-2012 at 10:34 PM
like others have said it will work, but it is not very powerful. SO if you find with your conditions you are underpower you can get a bigger kite and
keep your snapshot for those high wind days. Either way you have a decent little kite and no reason to get rid of it .. you will just most likely have
to add to your quiver 