jadog - 9-6-2014 at 06:08 AM
Thinking about getting a buggy. I will be riding on grass, so it won't be a super smooth surface. Any recommendations? Currently looking at a Peter
Lynn suspension buggy and a Flexifoil buggy. I've heard the Flexifoil's are made better, but I'm looking for some advice.
I would prefer not to spend more than $400.
ssayre - 9-6-2014 at 06:26 AM
good call on getting a buggy. I find with our indiana wind it will allow for many more days to ride. Yesterday we had gusty wind that I rode in and
had a great time. A landboard wood have been a handful on days like that I imagine. your twister will have a buggy screamin down a field
jadog - 9-6-2014 at 07:42 AM
I had the landboard out yesterday afternoon with the Twister! It was definitely a handful. Definitely looking for more ways to enjoy the kite!
soliver - 9-6-2014 at 01:47 PM
The Peter Lynn Comp XR is a great buggy to star with. For $400 you could probably get a usd one fairly easy, just keep your eyes on the "for sale"
section. It can last you a good long while and you can upgrade it with lots of aftermarket stuff to make it better. The VTT rail kit is a great
upgrade for sure. Or there is also a backrest on the market now too.
3shot - 9-6-2014 at 02:52 PM
Jadog, don't overlook VTT buggies. If you can squeeze just a few bucks more, VTT can make you a brand new Cricket buggy. Several VTT vendors here can
get you rollin in short order.
Just Google VTT Cricket buggy. Sorry no linky. My smart phone is being dumb at the moment.
With the Cricket, it will come with the seat you will eventually buy for the PL and come out way cheaper in the long run, and be twice as comfortable
from the start.
IMHO
BigMikesKites - 9-6-2014 at 02:58 PM
The VTT cricket has the nicest seat and is comparable to the XR+. For inland soccer fields, the smaller buggies will be better than the big cruisers
because you are turning a lot more.
check both of them out.
jadog - 9-6-2014 at 03:12 PM
Nobody has made any comments about the Flexifoil buggy yet. How is that seat in comparison? What about suspension - does that matter?
ssayre - 9-6-2014 at 03:30 PM
Suspension is not common on a buggy and I don't see many if any available, but I also haven't looked. Also, the seat and tires serve as suspension
enough in my opinion unless you were trying to traverse extremely rough terrain. A buggy for those conditions would be costly. I've read flexifoil
are better quality weld wise but my pl xr is holding up fine on rough fields. I would grab the first xr+ or flexifoil bug that comes along for that
price range.
soliver - 9-6-2014 at 07:34 PM
I'm really not sure who (if anyone) currently sells Flexi bugs in the US... Not to say that no one does, I'm just not sure I've heard of anyone
selling it. Felix's current model is called the Navaro and I've only seen one skipping around on this forum.
I know Angus at Coastal Windsports has parts on his site and he might even order the bugs themselves if you order one, but I think the cost to have
them shipped from th UK may not make it worth while.
You may likely to find one used here, but I can't say for sure
macboy - 9-6-2014 at 08:40 PM
RevPaul used to own a PL Race which was their suspension buggy. It was a pretty nice ride. I'd suspect it was far less bouncy than something on
BigFoots might be? Old vintage though - you'll probably have a hell of a time finding one. I wish I'd have snagged Paul's off him when he let it go.
I'll have a bug for sale mid to late summer but not sure which one and price will vary widely depending on which (paring down to the ONE I need and
will use...don't need two around here anymore). Plus shipping from Canada might kill you. I know you'll find a ride - this forum never disappoints.
shehatesmyhobbies - 9-6-2014 at 08:44 PM
Like others are saying, the comp XR+, Vtt cricket, and flexi are all good for soccer fields. I know a guy selling a cricket, and also know of a comp
XR + for sale! both like new, but a little more than you are looking to spend. If you could go a little higher, let me know I will try and hook you
up.
jadog - 10-6-2014 at 05:13 AM
Thanks for the advice, guys. I've seen the Flexifoil buggy's go for around $300, so I'm hoping to pick one up. I did find a PL Suspension Race buggy
for $450, but that was a bit more than I'm wanting to spend. Not sure if that's a good deal or not anyway.