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gbrown - 15-6-2007 at 10:09 AM

I know it is a long way off but do we know the dates for NABX 2008. My spring schedule gets kind of full and I don't what to commit to something and have a conflict.

ripsessionkites - 15-6-2007 at 10:14 AM

next years dates would be good to know now for me, as I need to bid for my vacation dates. thx

Tigger - 16-6-2007 at 12:05 AM

In the past NABX always followed the NALSA event which is the last full week in March.

Rental of the tent, port-a-potty's, etc are a joint venture between the two events.

deanaoxo - 10-7-2007 at 08:51 AM

How would you feel if we preceded the NALSA folks?

Would we have more constant wind? Would it work out for the sponsors?

Would you come?

aoxomoxoa

action jackson - 10-7-2007 at 09:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by deanaoxo
How would you feel if we preceded the NALSA folks?

Would we have more constant wind? Would it work out for the sponsors?

Would you come?

aoxomoxoa


I'll have to think about it!.........aj:lol:

gbrown - 10-7-2007 at 10:18 AM

According to the NALSA site their dates for 2008 are March 22 to 29

So I am assuming that the traditional NABX would be April 1 to April 6?

If we were before would that be March 11 to 17 so we could include a weekend and the traditional Tuesday to Sunday?

The traditional schedule seems to work well because NALSA is Sat to Sat and NABX is Tue to Sunday.

I will be there either week but need to know to not conflict with a vacation in Fla with my wife.

Taper123 - 10-7-2007 at 12:50 PM

My magic 8 ball could not make up it's mind... so I'll plan on coming either way!

kitemaker4 - 10-7-2007 at 09:26 PM

Hey Dean

Just tell me when and where and I will be there.

Counting the days already.

Susan

jonesing4wind - 13-7-2007 at 04:20 PM

the old saying about March "is in like a lion......." Does that mean better wind at the beginning of March?

On another note, the weather might be a little cooler. I know I am not the only person who was a tad warm at this years event. And the guys with the hand-pump water misters were awesone!

Seany

Pablo - 13-7-2007 at 05:56 PM

Ahh, nothing says NABX quite like tenting it through a sandstorm.

Looking forwards to NABX 2008, no way I'll be missing this one.

Kiteboarder2B - 13-7-2007 at 11:50 PM

Well I know the weather is only relative to the time at which it is occurring, but this year the wind was blowing like crazy all during and the week prior to NALSA. Plus as Sean said, temps are cooler, but remember this will be most noticeable at night! I personally, being a desert rat that is, thought the temps were a bit on the chilly side. So basically starting a few weeks earlier would be better for those not used to the desert, less heat during the day and more familiar temps at night.

So my vote goes for the week prior to NALSA. Plus, maybe if we go first and they start hearing and seeing how much fun we are having, then maybe more and more will join us than already are.

coreykite - 14-7-2007 at 10:16 AM

Hey Sailors,

The old SBBB was held before the NALSA event.
Had a better chance of having rain that early.
That's one reason the event moved to after NALSA.

The temps (actually the humidity) were unusual last April.
Not typical for that time of year.

Nothing like it is now with daytime temps over 110 degrees F.

I don't believe there is any reason to over-react to the weather any one year.

Typically we have a better shot at agreeable winds and temps in April than mid-March.

I've noticed the weather is noticeably better the week before y'all get here and then again the week after y'all leave.

Wait... Think logically for a moment.
Does anything we do have any real effect on the weather?
Guessing which week to have the event is utterly silly.

We take what we get.
I'd rather be in a rain-soaked parking lot with all of you, than not.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

kitemaker4 - 14-7-2007 at 03:57 PM

Thanks for the input Corey. Something to think about.

Susan

Dagon - 14-7-2007 at 04:20 PM

I vote week before, that seems to be better acording to local superstition among those who like to complain. but if it rains I am blaming all of you.:tumble:

jonesing4wind - 15-7-2007 at 08:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by coreykite
I'd rather be in a rain-soaked parking lot with all of you, than not.

the coreylama


AMEN, brother!!

zloty - 15-7-2007 at 12:04 PM

Here is a idea.How about extend whole think to 2 weeks event :yes: .Then everyone can chose days they like.I'm sure it would cost more but for some that would be double fun. We would get then way more riding days.We still could have saturday party in tent and all.On the other hand We have pre event.Just my 2 cents.

kitemaker4 - 15-7-2007 at 08:08 PM

I vote to keep the event as is. If it has been a wet winter then after the land sailors gives more time to let the lake bed dry out.

Susan

CHANNIN75 - 16-7-2007 at 08:13 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by jonesing4wind
Quote:
Originally posted by coreykite
I'd rather be in a rain-soaked parking lot with all of you, than not.

the coreylama


AMEN, brother!!



I have to say that I dont care when it is.....Just as long as my family is there with me:spin:

Flyin High
Shannon:singing::singing:

chris - 19-7-2007 at 11:56 AM

Mid March would work great for the New Tech Kite gang.

Rye - 19-7-2007 at 02:52 PM

Not sure if I can make this my first time there, but I'm sure going to try and either time is great if enough notice.

jellis - 29-7-2007 at 12:06 PM

My vote goes for the week prior to NALSA. I usually make the trek to NABX to buggy not to bake in the sun. If there is a little overcast, cooler temps, steadier winds (less thermals and dust devils), pristine dessert (we would be the first event on the desert) just to mention a few reasons to have the event back to mid March. In my opinion I would rather have a lite rain day that restores the condition of the lake bed to a day of over 100 degree temps any day.
Bake or buggy, what did you come for?

krocdoc - 31-7-2007 at 08:39 PM

Earlier gets my vote also.

windzup - 6-9-2007 at 07:41 AM

As Corey stated the weather comes and goes when it pleases...
so it doesn't matter when to hold the event based on weather. It is entirely possible for it to be a wet March and April if its a strong winter, I've seen two feet of snow dump on Mt. Charleston above Vegas on Easter, and then have that turn into 6 inches of water on the lake bed that sat for a month. That's how one of my first SBBB's went down, hanging with the crew on Roach lake for the week.

Early might beat the rain, or be in the rain....later might beat the rain but be in a puddle. Either way, I think the funnest time I head was playing in the mud with a hundred buggyless buggiers waiting for the train to rescue our rides from the lake that should not be. Damn that last dinner in the rain was good, I swear it only looked like a couple of drops falling:yes:

So my vote is later...based on the fact that many powerkiters have evolved into Snowkiters in the last few years, and we are as desperate to squeeze every moment of winter out of mother nature and we try not to come out of the hills before the deer return up in the Spring. End of March is a beautiful time to kite Alaska, or anywhere above 9,000 feet.... April is a great time to Buggy..IMHO>>:spin:

See you on the playa anytima
Windzup,
Brian Schenck

Sthrasher38 - 7-2-2008 at 08:59 PM

I will be there!! First time for everthing. Is my little rockville going to hold up on the dry lake? I dont have a race buggy. But know this I will be trying to look like one. No need to worry this year will be great no matter what the weather. I will get to meet all of you! See kites I have never seen before.And get to see more fellow kiters all together than I will most likely ever see again! I can't wait!:singing:

ripsessionkites - 8-2-2008 at 04:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
I will be there!! First time for everthing. Is my little rockville going to hold up on the dry lake?


you'll be fine with your rockville buggy. :saint:

if it falls apart its just all the more reason to buy a race buggy. :evil:

mak - 8-2-2008 at 06:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
buy a race buggy. :evil:


gah, now I really do wish I hadn't sold mine before I left the UK:flaming:

My used Libre Special will have to do:lol:

kitemaker4 - 8-2-2008 at 07:08 AM

There is nothing wrong with a Libre special. I had one for years before I sold it.

Susan

Sthrasher38 - 8-2-2008 at 10:02 AM

Is it possiable someone may give me a ride or a tow behind them? That would be so cool and a hands on learning experience!:rolleyes:

lunchbox - 8-2-2008 at 12:50 PM

Hey S38,

I'm going to bring my two buggies and a tow hitch. Granted I'm not a seasoned veteran, but I took my Mom once and she came away unscathed, so you should be fine....:singing:

See you there!

gbrown - 8-2-2008 at 05:41 PM

Chip and I will have an extended tandem with us. You sit back far enough that you can both fly. It is a great learning tool. Look us up we will have a big white 5th wheel on the playa.

George

Sthrasher38 - 8-2-2008 at 06:43 PM

Great! lunchbox and George. I will be calling out your names when I get there on the 3rd. Thanks guys.:thumbup:

Sthrasher38 - 9-2-2008 at 09:22 AM

Does anyone know about how many eople are expected to be there? Pros & newbies?

Crash - 9-2-2008 at 04:37 PM

you can ask Claxton ,he should know how many registerd !I intend on bringing friends who landsail and kite buggy.theres a expected turnout with landsailers hanging into Nabx's event .lots of diffrent countrys should show up .Ofcourse the usual crew will make a great pow wow but Blokart has an event that might have a few more newbes with traction kiting.:singing:

Sthrasher38 - 9-2-2008 at 04:58 PM

What is a common line set length for the lake beds? Does it matter?

action jackson - 9-2-2008 at 06:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
What is a common line set length for the lake beds? Does it matter?

That depends on the size of your Balls!!!!!........................aj:lol:

USA_Eli_A - 9-2-2008 at 06:23 PM

long lines in low winds (30meter) , short (20m) in hight winds. And a twelve pack of oysters for the balls!!! Go get your 'ret hot' sauce from aj for thy balls. Make sure it's not expired....

Kiteboarder2B - 9-2-2008 at 06:45 PM

In really nuclear winds, if for dome crazy reason I decide to put down the wing, I've been known to fly foils on 15 ft. linesets or just straight off the bridals.

ripsessionkites - 9-2-2008 at 10:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
Does anyone know about how many eople are expected to be there? Pros & newbies?


when you register at NABX's website, you can view the attendees list.

you're welcome to a sit in my ApeXX (fullrace) if you want.
dunno if we're bringing a tandem kit right now, as weight seems to be our biggest issue with US Airways. They seem to have the worst weight/dimension allowance. Ruudje from XXtreme is trying to make his way from Euro to NABX. He might bring a tandem kit for me. Look us up down there, (U-Turn Banners)

As for line length .... short lines on either big or small kite.

mak - 10-2-2008 at 02:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by kitemaker4
There is nothing wrong with a Libre special. I had one for years before I sold it.

Susan


I spent way too many years in a V-Max. Just wish I hadn't sold it before the big move:o

Sthrasher38 - 10-2-2008 at 02:08 PM

68-69!! 72-73!! Are you crazy?? I wet myself at 20-30 I guess I will be needing some depends for the playa.:smilegrin:I think 60mph will be a record for a rockville if it dosen't vibrate apart. I can't wait. I will be in for a treat. I have only been buggying for a few months so I am still learning the basics. You know hanging on and how to turn. Big stuff like that still.:yes:

mecdave - 10-2-2008 at 03:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
68-69!! 72-73!! Are you crazy??


Yes he is! :frog: I missed that year but I heard Eli and Luk were sling-shotting off the big dust devils to get those speeds! (72.8 setting the world record)

Crash - 10-2-2008 at 11:13 PM

thought it was 78 ,ah, whats a few mph after ya hit 70 anyway .with this freak weather we get sometimes .Eli & luk might break that 100 mph.he'd have to put more than six pounds of weight,hey,does anyone remember the buggy that came into camp and ripped that guys truck down the side like a sardine can.that had weight and I almost went grabbing it ,then found out ,you could loose ya arm.Eli ,I got clocked once by my buggy ,I don't know "HOW" you do it !

bison - 11-2-2008 at 09:25 AM

Terry,

Are you talking about the time that Bob Childs lost his buggy in an enduro race? This is the first I heard that it had added weight!

I was helping with the race that year and watched it happen.

Bison

bison - 11-2-2008 at 09:33 AM

Quote:
I heard Eli and Luk were sling-shotting off the big dust devils to get those speeds!


Gotta laugh when I hear the stories from that day. Actually Luk had given up trying to beat Eli's 68.9 he was only getting was 68.1, He decided to come back to camp and hit 72.3 on his way back. He had all he could do to stop before camp.

I took a few runs that day should of took the GPS on one of them. Got caught in a big gust that took out PL and JH. I was flying a 2meter and just went with it. Probably the fastest I had ever gone.

Bison

JoJo1 - 11-2-2008 at 11:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by USA_Eli_A
ok...so I hit 68-69mph with 30m set on a 3 meter race kite. Luk hit 72-73mph with a 25m set on 3m kite. So if the winds up, two ways to go about it. kite on long lines gives you more reaction time and the kite stays in the ww.

Short lines= crazy kite, if you go too short. 15m or on handles, you loose much performance and you can't see out of your buggy.

Last year (2007) I used 25m on a 3m Yakuza got around 65mph without even trying. The issue was slowing down with long lines, the kite seemed to power up, so much I saw the bushes coming and ditched. whooo hooo., fun fun.... My FAVORITE line lenght is 25m for the desert, If I hit up roads in the middle of no-where I go to 20m.

we made some 40-50ft sets, and the kites became psyco. Fun to test thy skillz, not fun too cruise.

Luk and i were pulling tandems, I rec. 30m sets for this, Luk on a 25 m set got slammed while towing, I could barely hang on, but we were pulling passengers to 55mph or higher. Luk was accelerating much quicker with the 25m sets, I think thats why he had out-o-buggy experience.


Always forgetting the big guy that was 1mph behind you and loaned you the GPS LMAO. Big John

Hey Bison if memory serves me correctly Luk set that speed on the way out bro as he rode back in a vehicle and we have been giving him S*** about that every since.

And finally a big Thank you to Dave Dickerson you gave me some great advise on the Avalanche I sent my ABS module in to modulemaster and they fixed it for next to nothing so I owe you a Beer for the advice next time I see you.:thumbup::spin:

Big John
JoJo1

mecdave - 11-2-2008 at 11:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by buggybison7499

Gotta laugh when I hear the stories from that day. Actually Luk had given up trying to beat Eli's 68.9 he was only getting was 68.1, He decided to come back to camp and hit 72.3 on his way back. He had all he could do to stop before camp.


Bison


Aw... I liked my version better. :lol:

My best gps verified speed is only 46mph, though I know I've been faster. I swear at those speeds the only thing holding you on the ground is the vacuum formed by yer butt puckering up. :singing:

mecdave - 11-2-2008 at 11:06 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by JoJo1

And finally a big Thank you to Dave Dickerson you gave me some great advise on the Avalanche I sent my ABS module in to modulemaster and they fixed it for next to nothing so I owe you a Beer for the advice next time I see you.:thumbup::spin:

Big John
JoJo1


Cool, Bud longnecks works for me. :)

Crash - 11-2-2008 at 12:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by buggybison7499
Terry,

Are you talking about the time that Bob Childs lost his buggy in an enduro race? This is the first I heard that it had added weight!

I was helping with the race that year and watched it happen.

Bison
Yep ,that might be the day .Brand new truck too.:no:he got launched then buggy headed for rv but somehow managed to hit truck .we yelled and even a few went to grab buggy but nobody caught it .lucky they didn't:spin:I had my little 8yo girl driving a mustang convertable at on one side of Playa going back to BuffaloBills when Eli & Luk were Blazzing on the other side closer to I 15.We were driving about 60 and yes I know the Playas speedlimit now but they flew right bye us a good clip,they were doin 70 !:singing:

Crash - 11-2-2008 at 06:46 PM

Yep even Peter took a flop and was snoreing unconciouse.he wore his helmet then :smilegrin:The little one can reach the pedals now she 11.I have to go threw my tapes but I have that Dirtdevil and all you guys heading out in it cause I was filming my buddy Tom Hoffman who disapeared in it...Man ,Now I gotta look for it!:smug:Eli ,you should have seen the white convertable when we returned it.I turned on the ac and a big dust cloud blew out and it was Brown ,no longer white,they didn't charge me for not cleaning either.you should have seen the look though.Man, I hope no one bites it this year.Looks like a bigger turnout hopefully !:thumbup: speed ,forget the fisly rules "SPEED":lol:

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 06:35 PM

Time for a change of mood. What it's all about...

http://buggytexas.com/vids/Obsession.wmv

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 06:49 PM

Any Country fans out there?

http://buggytexas.com/vids/SteelHorses2.wmv

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 06:55 PM

The Brits sure put on a show this year!...

http://buggytexas.com/vids/Gravity_Games.wmv

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 07:12 PM

I'm in love with Shakira...

http://buggytexas.com/vids/Get_Away.wmv

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 07:21 PM

There will always be somebody better..

http://buggytexas.com/vids/cam.wmv

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 07:43 PM

I'm ready!

http://buggytexas.com/vids/NewDawn.wmv

kitemaker4 - 14-2-2008 at 09:14 PM

Is it time to leave for nabx yet.

Susan

kitemaker4 - 14-2-2008 at 09:15 PM

Hey Dave

Shakira might be out of you league.

Susan

Sthrasher38 - 14-2-2008 at 09:23 PM

I am ready to leave! this will be the longest mo.and a half I have ever spent! Saturday is my birthday!! The big 41 young! Do you have any advise for the NPW's? I just got one. What line lengths do you use and how do you like it in the bug? Thanks.:saint:

centex_buggier - 14-2-2008 at 09:26 PM

I won't be makin it this year. Have a great time out there everyone.
And remember that several people went off to hospital last year, play it safe!

Steve.

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 09:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by kitemaker4
Hey Dave

Shakira might be out of you league.

Susan


Well Happy Valentines day to you too sweety. <smooch> :frog:

mecdave - 14-2-2008 at 09:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by centex_buggier
I won't be makin it this year. Have a great time out there everyone.
And remember that several people went off to hospital last year, play it safe!

Steve.


You will be missed Steve. See ya at CdM.

kitemaker4 - 15-2-2008 at 08:55 AM

Hey Sthrasher38

I fly nasa wings all the time with the buggy. They are great in gusty inland wind. There are several of us now that are flying them over here. You can fly them on handles with no line and any lenght line set you wish to use. In parking lots we fly them on handles or maybe a 10 ft. line set. Just remember to move you hands down the handles some because they need more brake input than foils. Once you figue out how much brake to apply then it is clear sailing.

Susan

awindofchange - 15-2-2008 at 11:28 AM

As Susan (the NPW goddess) has said, just fly em right off the handles and they work great. Most of the people on the playa here use 15-25 foot lines just to get the kite out a bit. Line length doesn't have the same effect on the NPW's as it does on the other foils. Use the brakes a lot more and have fun. Don't forget to get in on the rag-flapper race!

See ya on the playa!

bugymangp - 15-2-2008 at 01:08 PM

i fly my npw`s on 12ft lines and smoked everybody at the races.
susan might be a npw goddess but i`m the king. LOL
see you at the races.
counting down the days. should i start packing yet??????

kitemaker4 - 15-2-2008 at 01:37 PM

Hey Glenn

I am not so sure about the "king" title. This year there will be more competition in the rag flapper races. It should be a lot of fun.

Is it time to leave.

Susan (npw goddess)

mak - 15-2-2008 at 01:40 PM

shorter lines the better;)

Tried a session once with my 7m on 25m lines. Thought my arms were going to to ripped from my sockets. Was funny though as a nearby guy was instructing a bunch of people and was telling that npw's were just plain un-useable in a buggy, cue many fast runs up and down the beach with said npw:singing:


Far more fun on just handles direct to bridle (and agree with the extra brake bias, it just works:lol:)

Paul

Sthrasher38 - 15-2-2008 at 05:28 PM

Thanks everyone I will try right off the handles for awhile Then for the playa and rag flapper race I will add a little length To see how that goes. I think I need some more practice really before I race but we'll se how it goes. I don't want to look like a total baby out there.:P But ya know what who really cares. At least if I lose I can say I was beat by the best.:tumble: How many days before we can leave?

bugymangp - 15-2-2008 at 06:57 PM

hey trashter
whats cool about flying npws on short lines is.
you just roll up your lines around your handles and stuff
the kite back in the bag. when your ready to fly again just hold the kite in one hand and unwind the lines with the other hand letting the line fall at you feet. then you can just throw the kite in front of you. shake the kite and your flying.
very hard to get tangles that way. I HATE TANGLES.
see you on the race track. i`ll be the one going by in a blur. LOL.
i don`t think i should tell you some of my npw race serects. but what the hell. its a good idea to have a few npws set up with lines and handles so if the wind picks up or drops off you can which kites in seconds.
i hope i don`t get flamed for this. LOL

bbrex - 15-2-2008 at 08:11 PM

Hey Glenn you may be the reining npw king (your living in the past) but that will all change in a blurr this year. Can't wait to smoke ya out there. I have many secret weapons this year to keep you guessing.
Future NPW king!!
Brad


Quote:
Originally posted by bugymangp
i fly my npw`s on 12ft lines and smoked everybody at the races.
susan might be a npw goddess but i`m the king. LOL
see you at the races.
counting down the days. should i start packing yet??????

bbrex - 15-2-2008 at 08:14 PM

By the way what is the max length on the lines we will be racing with. Does anyone know?
Brad

Sthrasher38 - 15-2-2008 at 08:24 PM

dam what a quiver!:wow: And ya all hear this I have only had a hand ful of buggy sessions and barely know how to turn around But who needs to turn. Does the #2 mean anything to ya? I will have that on my back so the person behind me knows what place he or she is going to be in.:lol::frog:

kitemaker4 - 15-2-2008 at 08:27 PM

Last time we raced we raced with lines around 10 ft. or on handles.

Susan (npw goddess)

kitemaker4 - 15-2-2008 at 08:29 PM

When it comes to nasa wing races everyone is welcome as long as they have a nasa wing. Racing is for fun.

Susan

action jackson - 15-2-2008 at 10:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by kitemaker4
Last time we raced we raced with lines around 10 ft. or on handles.

Susan (npw goddess)

That means Glenn cheated by using 12 ft lines and makes Susan the Champ!..............aj:flaming:

bugymangp - 15-2-2008 at 10:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by action jackson
Quote:
Originally posted by kitemaker4
Last time we raced we raced with lines around 10 ft. or on handles.

Susan (npw goddess)

That means Glenn cheated by using 12 ft lines and makes Susan the Champ!..............aj:flaming:

hey aj
thems fightin` words. i`ll never give up my first place title without a fight. (or a race)
hey brad
i have to be truthful. there was some luck with me winning ALL THREE RACES. just before the start of the race we had a dustdevil blow thur and knocked out some racers with broken lines and ripped kites. i was luckly and saw it coming and i was able to ball up my kite just before it hit. next thing i know the race marhalls are blowing the one minute whistle and race was on. other one of my serects is to walk around the buggys and lossen bolts when nobody is lookin` or just nik lines with a knife. LOL nobody said i had to play fair.:singing::rodent:;):D:smilegrin:

mecdave - 15-2-2008 at 10:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bugymangp
(snip) next thing i know the race marhalls are blowing the one minute whistle and race was on.


Yer welcome. Where's my $5? :frog:

bugymangp - 15-2-2008 at 11:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mecdave
Quote:
Originally posted by bugymangp
(snip) next thing i know the race marhalls are blowing the one minute whistle and race was on.


Yer welcome. Where's my $5? :frog:

hey dave
what are you doing up this time of night????
i`m stuck at work all night.
see me at the hangin` tree for your 5$:singing:

mecdave - 15-2-2008 at 11:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bugymangp

hey dave
what are you doing up this time of night????
i`m stuck at work all night.
see me at the hangin` tree for your 5$:singing:


I'm trying to register for nabx but I keep getting this message...

"ERROR:
You have attempted to access this form from an unauthorized referer. Access denied!"

Hopefully Bob will figure it out for me in the morning. Don't work too hard guy.

Update: I'm registered! I tried it again this morning but still got the error message, so I copied and pasted the nabx link directly into IE's url bar and went from there. This time it took my info when I hit the Continue button. Just a heads up for anyone else that may have this problem.

Crash - 16-2-2008 at 12:50 AM

The hangin tree is after our safety meeting ,right ? I plan to grab a NPW from Sue .Will you help set up the brake Glenn ? I used Toms at beach and found holding the top of handle better than middle but then brake needed more.maybe I should just fly in the middle of handle,what do you do ?

Sthrasher38 - 16-2-2008 at 08:51 AM

Question. Is it really dusty out on the playa? I am kinda worried about my can getting blasted by dirt. Is it like at the beach? Dirt blowing across the ground? I have never been so I dont know Do we need goggles?

Sthrasher38 - 16-2-2008 at 08:57 AM

I need a good link to so saftey gear. I gotta look good if nothing else at NBAX. Thanks. Racer # 72

kitemaker4 - 16-2-2008 at 09:51 AM

Goggles is not a bad idea. We were out on Elmers a few years ago and the winds were blowing small rocks and they would hit you in the head and face. I sure was glad I had a full face helmet on then.

You will need knee pads, elbow pads, helmet, gloves and goggles. I also wear long sheeve shirts and long pants to keep me covered up in case I have a obe.

Susan (npw goddess)

Sthrasher38 - 16-2-2008 at 01:42 PM

Thank you susan.:yes:

barnes - 16-2-2008 at 04:18 PM

Looks like there is Comic Book Retailer Summit around the same time as NABX....perhaps I can use that as my cunning excuse to go..

USA_Eli_A - 16-2-2008 at 04:31 PM

hey...another guys I know is Using the 'cell phone' convention to get his ticket and rental car....:singing:

barnes - 16-2-2008 at 09:23 PM

Any excuse will do!

mecdave - 17-2-2008 at 05:43 AM

So I'm standing out on the playa waiting for the wind to pick up and suddenly my head jerked up and looked back towards Vegas.

"What's up" said somebody standing nearby?

"I just heard a top fuel dragster make a pass!" I said.

"Oh yeah, the Sand Drag Nationals are going on right behind Buffalo Bills!" he said.

There's your excuse (assuming they'll be there that week too). ;)

Sthrasher38 - 17-2-2008 at 11:35 AM

Does anyone know what the weather is like there right now? How far is vegas from B. bills?:puzzled:

bugymangp - 18-2-2008 at 07:50 AM

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Originally posted by Crash
The hangin tree is after our safety meeting ,right ? I plan to grab a NPW from Sue .Will you help set up the brake Glenn ? I used Toms at beach and found holding the top of handle better than middle but then brake needed more.maybe I should just fly in the middle of handle,what do you do ?

hey terry
sure i`ll set up your npw for you. just make a 10,12ft line set and have a spare set of handles ready.
one more good thing have for safely gear is a dust mask. you know the kind you use when working in dusty condions.
i always bring a few.

bugymangp - 18-2-2008 at 07:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
Does anyone know what the weather is like there right now? How far is vegas from B. bills?:puzzled:

hey t
there is a weather link on the front page of the nabx site.
vegas is about 45 miles north on I-15 from bills.
alot of buggies will buggy during the day and do a night trip to lost wages.

Sthrasher38 - 18-2-2008 at 11:07 AM

Cool thank you.:borg:

Crash - 19-2-2008 at 12:00 AM

"Hey Glenn" I was in the city sunday but knew your off and restoring your car. !How are ya Man !I've got some handles but will have to make the lines there ,unless I get Tom on one of his days off ? So ya as excited as I am this years NABX .Frans Helping again so you have to help me pick out a wine for him .He's saying to the blokarters attending , bring one from your country ,Hmmm.... does Ireland make a wine:D You know I don't drink. I'll call or see you before the event .Maybe you can come by the airport cause I was hittin 50 + last sunday, or I can come by your way if you know a field by you .Hey ,were do you go kite buggying by you ?Hows Al doing these days ? Tom said we should bring my dune buggy cause he's got some land ?Shame he wont be going ,tell him I said hi and hope his family is well and enjoying the new house !I'm still wondering how to pack my kart & buggy .I might leave my peter lynn FR and break down the tires on my bigfoot,Remember those "Big" treaded tires you tried at wildwood.I'd need 3 bags just for them:no:My other one packs smaller. Stay well brother, I'll talk to ya soon .;)Give Mom a hug for me too !hope your not breaking no bolts :D

bugymangp - 19-2-2008 at 12:37 PM

hey terry
all is fine with my mother. health wise. but she`s getting bad with her memory. just last night she flooded out my basement washing clothes.
the car is other story. i`m having a hard time with the clutch and pressure plate. i ordered new brake linings. they are a speical type and they got cracked in shipping. but on the bright size i got all the oak flooring done just waiting to go in once i get the clutch problem taken care of. the car as been keeping so busy i can`t even think of nabx yet. i`m hoping to get the car back on its wheels by then. but it don`t look good. haven`t talked to AL in months last i heard he got a horse running around his house.

ickyrex - 19-2-2008 at 02:59 PM

Stupid Question..... Is there a laundromat @ Primm?
If not, where is the closest one? I was considering bring much less clothing this year to save weight.
More toys....less clothes.

kitemaker4 - 19-2-2008 at 04:01 PM

Good question Jason. I have not seen one but that does not mean that they do not have one.

Susan

mecdave - 19-2-2008 at 04:42 PM

There used to be one in the onsite RV park, but now that that's gone so is the laundry room. Sorry, that's all I got.

Crash - 19-2-2008 at 05:46 PM

Glenn don't feel bad ,my wife didn't reach 50 and she does stuff like that. Moms such a sweet women just understand when you reach that age ,ya gonna poop in your depends when your kite buggying at 83.You might not know your name or where you live but you still know how to kite buggy.I'm like that now but thats cause of the funny stuff we have at the safety meetings;).Make sure you use gloves & mask when sliding the presure plates in .the carbon and compounds are very harmfull if breathing in .I'll try to bring a mask for Ivanpah also.Will you be going stock or some nice light mods that give you alittle more.Carbon drive shaft and universals ect.. are sweet but expencive and ya don't really need unless it a show car and your crawling underneath.Cool, Your rooming with Jason this year,Jason ,Staff knows me now so when were there I'll get one of the girls to do a load for Glenn ,yourself and me with wash.The machine at rv park is gone but they have one that I pay them to do for us .Funny ,one of the girls wanted to hang after work cleaning rooms and try landsailing with me . I'll take her this year.Anyone else that needs wash done can get a hold of me ,I'll work it out with one of the girls that clean the rooms.I need room for toys not clothes ,have to make room for the trip home will all the new junk too.:D Glenn ,do you pack your glass flag poles for under the plane or carry them .Was concerned about them walking on and cracking them.maybe a sail bag with the mast for blokart will save them.:puzzled:Jason,it not a stupid question cause thats the first thing I asked last time .who wants to carry stinky clothes home .Just hope nobody cough's in there underwear before I work it out with the girls.:D You guys have as much fun as I am with gearing up for Ivanpah and hope to see yall soon .:)

bugymangp - 20-2-2008 at 10:58 AM

hey terry
i don`t bring any banner poles with me. i just borrow a few when i get there. i borrowed a few from dave k one year and both of them snapped from high winds. he didn`t want me to pay for them but i wouldn`t feel right not paying for something i broke. so i did pay him.
with my 30` i want to bring the car back to 1930.
i just spent 300$ on nuts and bolts. when my friend put the body back together he used hex head nuts and bolts. they are not right. the car used square nuts and slotted bolts. there should not be any phillip head screws on the car.
i have this old man coming to look at my clutch problem this weekend. i found a brand new 1930 presssure plate and its still not right. now i have 2 plates and they both don`t work on the car. it might be something i`m over looking.
i got the trans rebuilt( be me) and had it glass beaded. the trans case is as smooth as glass.
speaking of buggying in NJ. there is no place to buggy in new jersey anymore without getting thrown out. the only place is wildwood. to long of a drive for one day buggying.

Crash - 20-2-2008 at 11:42 PM

Howdy Glenn,I'll bring banner pole and see what happens :rolleyes: Dave Kennedy was good for things like that.Truely missed Man!Be carefull with the pressure plate cause you don't want to go back in there once off the lift.send me some pics of this car ,Thats really beat that ya cant buggy anywere ,now I know why you give your all when your out buggying:lol:Don't work to hard and save your energy for the NPW race ,your gonna need it cause there hunting ya down from what i'm reading on forum ;) TTYS Glenn

markite - 21-2-2008 at 01:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ickyrex
Stupid Question..... Is there a laundromat @ Primm?
If not, where is the closest one? I was considering bring much less clothing this year to save weight.
More toys....less clothes.


Hey Jason
One thing we've done before is to pick up a bottle of washing detergent, come off the playa and wash a pair of shorts/t-shirt in the sink and leave it to dry and just keep switching with a second pair - sometimes they dry overnight. Then we leave our wash liquid and cooler and anything we bought for the cleaning staff if they want it.
The online info says they have a laundry service - but not a laundromat
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