chris25 - 14-5-2007 at 07:36 AM
i have just started out i got a beamer3 2metre kite and i really love the thrill i really want 2 progress 2 buggying once i have honed my skills,
anyone willing to help? i am from south wales and can travel
depp - 14-5-2007 at 08:06 AM
im from south wales too, but i am learning aswell
chris25 - 14-5-2007 at 08:39 AM
i only want some advice if anyone is willing. this is supposed to be a place for advice isnt it
Bladerunner - 14-5-2007 at 09:39 AM
Lesson # 1
Patients !!!
Bladerunner - 14-5-2007 at 12:25 PM
Just what kind of help are you looking for ?
Pablo - 14-5-2007 at 05:02 PM
First step is basic flying skills, you'll want to be able to fly a figure 8 to one side of the window no problem, that means always keeping the kite
left or always right, it'll probably end up with the figure 8 leaning on about a 45deg angle. This will teach you to keep the pull constantly in one
direction when you finally get on a buggy. You'll also want to get used to flying the kite blind, that's flying the kite without looking at it. When
no one's around, try looking at something on the ground or in the distance for a bit at a time until you can fly the kite just by feel. Lastly, If you
want to buggy, practice flying the kite sitting down, if you're into ATB, then stand up without moving your feet. You don't always have the option of
taking a step back when in the bug or ATB.
You can learn most of the basics with a 2m kite no problem, but I suspect unless you live in a wind tunnel you'll eventually need to get something in
the 3-4m range to really get going in the buggy.
If you give us some more info, we can offer more advice.
chris25 - 15-5-2007 at 07:18 AM
ok thanks i appreciate all your help and sorry if i seem a little impatient its just i wan2 just get out there