My new wheels

Been over a month in the making but here is my new VTT Black Widow ride. Took me a few months to save up, but well worth the wait! World class craftsmanship! Couldn't be more pleased. Ready for some wind now!!!

A huge thank you to Mike at www.bigmikeskites.com for helping me acquire such a killer ride. Another huge thank you to Van at www.vantantech.com for the production of such a fine ride!!! If you want a great VTT ride, give Mike a shout.











Hope I didn't kill the pic with my ugly mug, but I'm super excited to own such a machine!

Quote: Originally posted by MeatÐriver

Right on man! That's a good looking ride.

Thanks Mdriver!
Yeah riff, gonna be some footage tomorrow!

Great looking bug. Van does great work and is a great guy. Enjoy it

Nice !!

Nice looking buggy 3shot love the red black combo . I also picked up a new set of wheels ,well new to me but this one has been around for a few years.

Quote: Originally posted by WELDNGOD

Where at? And are ya ready to race?:evil::evil::evil::evil::D

Heading up to 3shot's riding place.. Want to go? I'll text you the address..

You guys have fun,be safe.
Later today I want to head to Va Beach and see how rideable a SW is just before low tide (4:00 pm).But the wind will have to hold up, if it drops, I won't waste the gas.

Quote: Originally posted by RedSky

What does VVT stand for?

Van Tan Tech ... The name of Van's company.

Quote: Originally posted by RedSky

I had a look on Big Mikes but I can't see it.

http://www.bigmikeskites.com/VTT/VTTBuggies.html

You can see an example of the contrast colored triple clamp/fork on the bottom of the page for the Black Widow.

Quote: Originally posted by RedSky

I have a question for Big Mike, is he around?

Should be able to U2U, contact him through Facebook or email directly at:

Mike [AT] Bigmikeskites.com

ATB,
Sam

Quote: Originally posted by RedSky

Looking at the first picture I thought it was small like a flexi or Libre but seeing you in it, unless you're 4ft tall then this is a BIG bug. I really like the offset colour on the forks to match the stripes. What does VVT stand for? I had a look on Big Mikes but I can't see it. I have a question for Big Mike, is he around?

It is a BIG buggy redsky. My phone tends to distort images a bit. I'm 6'2" and 210lbs. So not really a little dude. Here it is hanging off the back of my Suburban:
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=27664#pid26...


Comfy??? I could watch an 8 hour movie in it while in my living room. It's that comfortable!!!

Quote: Originally posted by indigo_wolf

Quote: Originally posted by RedSky   What does VVT stand for? Van Tan Tech ... The name of Van's company. Quote: Originally posted by RedSky   I had a look on Big Mikes but I can't see it. http://www.bigmikeskites.com/VTT/VTTBuggies.html You can see an example of the contrast colored triple clamp/fork on the bottom of the page for the Black Widow. Quote: Originally posted by RedSky   I have a question for Big Mike, is he around? Should be able to U2U, contact him through Facebook or email directly at: Mike [AT] Bigmikeskites.com ATB, Sam

Thanks Wolf, I want to ask him about those rear wheels on the Stinger photo on his site. I love 'em.

I think Big Mike should start exporting his bugs over here.

Hey thanks Kober!
First. Van, the Black Widow ran like a rail today!
Yeah Kober, 3 firsts today. Maiden voyage of the VTT, first flight of the 4.5 Bullet, and first buggy vid with the GoPro Black 3+. Was really let down by the wind today, but did manage a few jibes. Had a great time with riffclown too. Lots of kites went up in the air today. The wind direction was great, but the gusts were just too much for consistent buggy runs. Can prolly edit all the vids to make a descent one though. Here's a few stills I pulled from the vids.
getting set up:

riff warming up on the 3m Crossfire:

The 4.5 Bullet

the 3.5 Rage

And borrowed riff's 2.8 Skydog

And a few from my gear

It was a blast.. Thanks for inviting me up..
And here's a few from the HeroHD we had mounted static.




Well, I guess we've successfully hijacked your thread.. Apologies...

Oh Man. That double buggy pic is EPIC!!!!!

Tried the new software. now I feel.....

Quote: Originally posted by 3shot

Yeah. I could prolly fit 3 new Toxics inside the buggy pack

Hee hee hee, got you daydreaming about those Toxics now, eh.

Quote: Originally posted by acampbell

Awesome ride. Can't wait to see the whole rig on the beach. I know you re going to tear it up with the first sea breeze.

Thank you Angus. I can't wait to share some sand with you guys at JIBE too. Of course, I'll be in the presence of some of the best buggiers in the country. Compared to that, I'll probably hold up more traffic than a funeral. I may not know what the hell I'm doing, but I'll look good not doing it anyway. Joking, I hope. Learning every day! LMAO

@soliver, um yeah. The force is strong with those Toxics

Just getting ready for JIBE. A few graphic upgrades. Playing around with my NAPKA plates...







Kinda creepy but hey, it is a Black Widow buggy. :evil:

I'm down with the most awful flu ever. Been down since last Friday,just can't shake it. But if y'all go,take vids

You need fresh air Seriously. Get well soon... We won't own the beach for much longer...

Quote: Originally posted by riffclown

Sunday ENE??? Video??? Day trip???

Riff, If I can get all my garden turned over on Saturday. Been swamped out the last 2 weeks. Already missed my early peas
Lowtide is @ 8am. We'd have to be there at first light ish. However 6am winds forecasted NNE shifting to ENE by noon.

Donnie, get well soon bro! Maybe this fall we can all meet up and ride more often on da beach. Maybe have some post kite cook-outs somewhere too.

Quote: Originally posted by soliver

Jason, did you make them yourself or did BEC do them?

I made them bro. They are not BEC quality, but they turned out pretty good for a redneck with some tin snips and spray paint.