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Top 5 Best Buggy Kites?

beachrights - 29-9-2012 at 05:30 AM

Ok- What are the best Buggy Engines out there? Looking for high priced and basement bargains.

Mainekite - 29-9-2012 at 05:43 AM

I don't have that much experience or basis for comparison but I love my bullets.

tridude - 29-9-2012 at 07:09 AM

Great questions few variables such as race kites v cruisers and depower v FB..........as far as cruisers with speed, stability, and low end the 19m Speed 2, 12m Pulse 2, and 10m Pulse.......FB with low end and speed the 8.5m Blade 3, 6.5m Ozone Method, and 3.5m Reactor 2......

Add in the phantoms for upwind and speed.............

bigkid - 29-9-2012 at 08:02 AM

Are you looking for someones opinion, or are you looking for comparisons?
I can only think of a handful of people who have the ability to compare 5 or more buggy engines with out being bias towards the most common brands here in the US. Not to say there are some who buy and sell a few dozen before they find what they are looking for.

Are you looking for the most known brands in the US or Europe or China?

I guess I'm asking, do you want an opinion, or are you looking for proof?
I think your question is a good one.:thumbup:

beachrights - 29-9-2012 at 08:38 AM

I don't know what I am looking for!:frog: Just thought it would be some good feedback for potential buyers.

Lets break it down to Fixed and then depower. Your right about 5 being too many! So everyone just give their best known kite- don't have to own it either.

My vote is for Bullets as Maine Kites stated- good constant pull, low lift and quick turning.

Bladerunner - 29-9-2012 at 08:38 AM

What makes a good buggy kite ?

Some want low lift and tons of pull. Some want speed and will accept some lift.

Maybe you are asking , what are the top 5 race kites at the world cup?

bigkid - 29-9-2012 at 09:03 AM

Bladerunner brought up a good question, what makes it a good buggy engine?
Are we talking about beginner kites, intermediate, or race?:lol:

I got a bunch of Zebra kites to try out, and thats a buggy engine that this part of the word has missed out on, along with the Vampir, and the Spirit. They are great kites, but not for everyone. As are all the other kites we all fly.

As my team riders are finding out, they are flying the Combats. Not that they have to, but they want to.

This could get into a good debate.:D

beachrights - 29-9-2012 at 10:43 AM

Boy you guys are tough! Best kite for "average" kiter who owns a buggy and flies when they can- not racer.

That Spirit- is that the Pansh product?

bigkid - 29-9-2012 at 11:48 AM

not quite, look here http://www.libre.de/Eng/Spirit.html

WELDNGOD - 29-9-2012 at 11:59 AM

#1 PKD Century...... :wee: Century IIs now,since anyone who has a Cent I,won't sell it!
PKD combats if ya like speed.

markite - 29-9-2012 at 12:12 PM

It really is an open ended question. When people start buggying (or any kind of kiting for that matter) they may have what others would call a beginner to intermediate level kite. But to that person it gets them doing what they want it to do and that kite will seem like the best kite to them. Almost all kites are good - different build quality and different performance levels and also what you use in light wind might be a kite of one type while in high wind maybe you want something with more stability depending on how you ride. And if you are talking budget - is it the best kite under this price or best kite no matter what the price. And finally every kite has it's day - you can go out and be frustrated by a kite one day because of the conditions and swear you'll never touch it again, then another day it will perform like no other and you'll fall in love with it.
I think you'll get a wide mix of responses, but the question is always good.

beachrights - 29-9-2012 at 01:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bigkid
not quite, look here http://www.libre.de/Eng/Spirit.html


Wait- I think Pansh is Sprint. The Red Headed Stepchild!

MDK - 29-9-2012 at 02:20 PM

The PKD Century is what I fly now when I can handle the power. The PKD Buster is great for Beginners I think there is a small gap between the Century and the Buster and for that I liked the Vipers. So I agree with WG #1 money can buy? The Century II

WELDNGOD - 29-9-2012 at 02:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MDK
The PKD Century is what I fly now when I can handle the power. The PKD Buster is great for Beginners I think there is a small gap between the Century and the Buster and for that I liked the Vipers. So I agree with WG #1 money can buy? The Century II

:wee::wee:

Best kite is this one..

skimtwashington - 29-9-2012 at 04:14 PM

Nothings better than Superman


B-Roc - 29-9-2012 at 05:45 PM

MAC Begos if you knew how to fly them.

shehatesmyhobbies - 29-9-2012 at 08:48 PM

I don't race, but I do like to go fast, I also like to have nice park and rides, therefore, in my personal quiver, it's all Phantoms all the time!

If I were to go for FB, The Reactor II, not quite a race kite, but damn close!

lunchbox - 29-9-2012 at 11:19 PM

In my buggy now I really only fly Race kites in low to medium wind. My favorite at the moment is the PL Vapor.

Before that and still in high wind, I love my Reactor II's and Blurr's. I do like the Ozone Method in higher winds...I don't really use it in lower winds because IMHO, it lacks the power that the other two listed kites provide.

tridude - 1-10-2012 at 09:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by B-Roc
MAC Begos if you knew how to fly them.


true my friend............:puzzled::puzzled:

tridude - 1-10-2012 at 09:49 PM

Ozone Methods, PKD Centurys, HQ Beamers now THE Toxic I believe, and Peter Lynn Reactors, all deliver great performance just outside the race kite class. Also the Mac Begos if you can find one and get a little air time is an excellent choice as well. Ive owned, flown, or currently own the kite's listed above and their are no poor choices listed with the Mac Para being less friendly initially. I think the Cents are the most powerful per sq meter, the Reactor being the fastest thru the window and driving far forward in the window and the Method overall the most user friendly in terms of less bridling, easiest to fly, and stability...........as far as size get to know your avg wind speeds for each month as well as seasonal changes, you'll probably need 3 kites to cover your winds........ just my opinion and good luck with your choice(s)...............:wow::dunno:

Bladerunner - 2-10-2012 at 06:30 AM

Great thread .

I think when it comes to top 5 average guys best buggy engine it will be the 5 in their bag !

I am extremely happy sticking with my Phantom and Synergy when I move to the buggy. I'm sure I'm alone on the Synergy at least . Unfortunately top 5 is just too subjective at that level.

I think " what are the top 5 race kites " and " top 5 beginer kites " would both be easier to list?

Scudley - 2-10-2012 at 07:55 AM

Best kite is pretty ambiguous; I think my Reflexes are the most fun to fly. They make my old Bullets seem like compete slugs - just ask the guys I sold them to.
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BeamerBob - 2-10-2012 at 09:01 AM

Bladerunner, I can attest to enjoying the synergies in the buggy so brothers in arms dude. I must say I don't think you would be disappointed with the Phantom IIs. They have fast turning speed without the fear that they will spin around and go the other direction when you glance away. I can appreciate the immediacy of a high strung fixed bridle kite but in the wildly variable fall winds we are having right now, I've enjoyed the flexibility of depower in the buggy.

awindofchange - 2-10-2012 at 12:24 PM

Here's my list - not in any particular order.

Ozone Method
Peter Lynn Reactor II
Peter Lynn Phantom (1 or 2)
HQ Toxic
Flexifoil Blurr

This list consists of kites that I feel are very easy to fly, very predictable, have enough performance to really test a pilot when speed is wanted but are not full-on race foils that can be twitchy/tricky to fly. The power is solid on the lower end so powering through debris, sand, grass etc... will be easier to do as well as providing excellent upwind performance. The quality is top notch so they will last without issues like material breakdown, bridle stretching, seam rips etc...

Again not in any particular order, they are all excellent kites. There are also others but this would be my choice for a good quality, solid, all-rounder performance kite for most average to advanced riders.

RedSky - 2-10-2012 at 07:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by skimtwashington
Nothings better than Superman




Except Superman flying Superman

Bladerunner - 3-10-2012 at 05:04 PM

K,
5 classics IMHO

PL C-quad
Quadrafoil Comp
Mac Bego
Flexi Bullet
Oz Sami
PL Vapor ( #6 is a race kite )
I would call my Peel a classic but ...... :Ange09:

treblehook - 3-10-2012 at 07:37 PM

I'll put one vote for the jojo rm 4 meter .
pulls and keeps pulling upwind ,fast and responsive .
ideal in 12 to 15 mph . hit my pb with this kite 39.9 mph:thumbup:

Clive - 4-10-2012 at 03:08 AM

Favorite kite would be the 8m toxic
http://vimeo.com/38823574

So many kites, each have their good points it depends what you want.
The 8 m toxic is a dream in 5-8knots or more if you want, low lift predictable handling. While a 6.5m method is barely flying, you are zooming along.

No one particular kite will do everything, if you just want convenience, try a 10m ozone access it will pull a buggy in 5-20 knots quite a range, clearly you wont be the quickest on the block, but you won't have to swap kites too often.

soliver - 4-10-2012 at 04:36 PM

I may be biased by my quiver, but I picked them for a reason,... I favor PL Viper S and PL Core.

I love the Viper cuz of how easy it is to fly, but I haven't had it out in the bug yet.

I love the Core because of how much it pulls and yet is still easy to fly, I've really gotten moving with my 5m in the bug, and just recently have figured out jumping,... I've gotten some good air with the 5m as well.

I have heard people also say before that the Core is "light in the handles" and I think I agree with this,... though I'm not sure I have anything to compare it to.

tototo - 5-10-2012 at 07:01 AM

Speed and race focusing for me :

Tonkawa

But as I am a responsable daddy, I can't put in first :
Combat
Mumba
sPher
Z3

The vapor is a good one, easy to fly, but too fashion on the side !!
That's not beginners kite !!!