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we`re getting close people

bugymangp - 10-3-2008 at 09:39 AM

hey gang
thought i`d chime in here.
we`re getting close to the best buggy(kite fest) the north american has to offer.
is everybody pack yet??? i still haven`t packed any gear yet. i need to take time off from working on my 30 chevy and start thinking wind power. LOL
i have a feeling alot of people are gunning for me in the NPW races this year.
see the gang in a few weeks.

bbrex - 10-3-2008 at 09:48 AM

Ya Glen

You have a big Bulls Eye on your back. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to let Susan put your buggy in my trailer. You may have to run behind your NASA wing.
Just kidding. We have installed radio activated explosive charges into all your tires. If you get too close to catching me I will really blow your tires off.
Brad Rex

kitemaker4 - 10-3-2008 at 11:17 AM

Yelp it is getting close. I am so looking forward to this year.

Susan (npw goddess)

KYTE SLINGER - 10-3-2008 at 02:27 PM

I might have to sit this one out this year:mad:

being that the whole pre-event and nabx week ..if and BIG IF.... I'll try to get the weekend at NABX

lack of work and if it does pick up I'll need to strike while the iron is hot

Sthrasher38 - 10-3-2008 at 02:40 PM

All I am trying to do is stay alive for the next 3 weeks. I am sure that this 3 weeks will seem like a year. Hell yes I am ready to go. I have been ready since that dam Dlish89 guy talked me into it.:P And as far as packing goes This is my first year so I had to get all kinds of stuff. You know new helmet, knee elbo pads, a couple kites, goggles, Buggy tires. Trying to save money as we speak. As it stands right now I may need some animal traps so I can eat. Do those turtles I here about taste like chicken? My room reservations? I may be sleeping in a tent on the playa. I would not mind but I dont know if my woman will go for the old (I forgot to reserve the room ordeal.) I'm so broke right now I can't even afford to pay attention. So in short: (yea I'm ready)

mecdave - 10-3-2008 at 02:42 PM

Bummer David. I know what you're saying though. Last week was the slowest we've had in the 21 years I've been at this shop. Gas prices are killing us! Time to go sell some more stuff. ;)

matthewlavin - 11-3-2008 at 04:57 PM

I'm so broke I'm going to the playa 2 days before the event to kgb. (probably gene or roach). I can't afford the entrance fee. Perhaps i can scrounge for the first day! Anyone going to be in the primm area a few days before?

m

xxxBUGGYPILOTXXX - 11-3-2008 at 11:28 PM

coreykite - 12-3-2008 at 11:17 AM

Hey Matt,
There is no entrance fee.
None of the lake beds.
Ivanpah requires a personal-use permit for vehicle access other than during the nabx time.
Even that permit is free.

We pay when we gather in a large group so we can afford a few niceties (port-o-sans, tent, insurance, etc).
It is not pay-to-play.

(A little secret - You won't be the only one skirting the registration fee)

Jean Dry Lake and Roach (east side) are ride-able but a bit rougher than Ivanpah.

Don't let your wallet determine the quality of your life.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

matthewlavin - 12-3-2008 at 01:00 PM

well said corey. THANKS!

m

Sthrasher38 - 12-3-2008 at 04:28 PM

WoW I made know it all!! That is reallt not from knowing it all I just love to post and have lots to learn about buggying still. don't let it fool ya. I know I can't But I am always ready to say welcome and help with any questions I can.:borg:

My bags are packed, I'm ready to go ...

amokaman - 12-3-2008 at 07:26 PM

Hey my subject is a line from an old 1960's song I believe. I can't believe it's my 8th SBBB/NABX. I feel the need .. the need for speed.

I've got a bigger buggy this year, instead of just the standard size PL XR I have an XR+ with a 120cm wide axle and longer side rail set on it. I even sewed up a nice little pack back with straps to mount on the back of it. Pictures of the buggy are on my blog at this post.

:thumbup:

Sthrasher38 - 12-3-2008 at 07:30 PM

It's your 8th event and you only have 8 posts here? Welcome to the forum! It will be my first time at an event this year i'm excited.

Crash - 12-3-2008 at 07:47 PM

Corey,I just received a Peter Lynn Phanton 15 in the mail today.Could you set me up with a set of lines, or know who has them ?After I pick up my car rental I'd like to shoot over to your store on the 27 at noon.will you be there ? I remeber it's the other side of 15 from the strip,whats the street name ?I need a few things and realize you might be hangin with the pre event crew. I grabbed a spongebob kite to fly with my spongebob underwear,before I buggy naked.ya don't still have those pins, do ya ?Stay well Corey and any help "Please"...... Hey Glen,I got this great bearing oil for your NPW race ,it's called CA thick ! he he ....Tell Jason to bring a tandum pole so we can get a train with the blokarts and take Susan for a ride too.It was cool riding with Claxton and Susan with their train. Susan ,would you make a custom color NPW for me .I was going to wait till I see ya on the playa to grab one but Tom said you can make me one in any color ,is it so ? give me a yell and hopefully I can make the pre event and hang with ya !I dig the one you sold Tom Hoffman and tried it at beach parkinglot....Amokaman, I have the Peter Lynn wide axle buggy and trying to bring also.too much weight in my bags already,looks like I'm paying the extra $50 each way <**> ! Hmmm.........?

coreykite - 13-3-2008 at 10:40 AM

Crash,
Happy to help you out.
What length/strength line set do you want?

I'll be on the road to Elmer's on the 27th.

Map to the store location is found on my home page at www.windpowersports.com
Address is to a 28 bldg complex - I'm 1/4 mile away at the other corner of the property.
The shop will be closed from 27 March to 6 April.

Orders placed on-line can be delivered to the playa.
I will have no product for sale on the playa at nabx.

I have Buggy Naked pins.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

jellis - 13-3-2008 at 12:36 PM

Corey
I lost my Buggy Naked Pin at DBBB last year and need a replacement if you have them in stock.
jellis

Sthrasher38 - 13-3-2008 at 01:14 PM

I want a buggy naked pin also. Please.

CHANNIN75 - 13-3-2008 at 05:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
I want a buggy naked pin also. Please.


Ok guys correct me if I am wrong but in order to get the Buggy Naked Pin dont you have to Buggy Naked??:smug:

I know the little red head loud mouth hasnt been around a whole lot....TeeHee

But Still Counting Down The Days Till I See The Buggy Family In Buggy Town..;)

Flyin High
Shannon :singing::singing:

Sthrasher38 - 13-3-2008 at 05:04 PM

Well so be it! bring me a pin and I'll buggy naked!

Crash - 13-3-2008 at 05:39 PM

Great Corey,I'm at site making my list.I'll make my order soon.I'd like to join the crew before the event so hopefully Jean,Roach,Elmers or were ever I can get away with .I'll check in BB on 27th at noon then head out to where you guys are.Stay well !

bugymangp - 14-3-2008 at 09:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
Well so be it! bring me a pin and I'll buggy naked!

hey thrasher
there are rules you need follow to get the buggy naked pin.
plus you still have to pay for the pin. its a sliver pin that cost me 35$ and i had to wait like 18months after buggying naked to get it. beacuse corey was out of stock when i did it.

coreykite - 14-3-2008 at 11:16 AM

Hey Sailors,
First to Crash... If you're checking into Buff Bills on the 27th, we'll be about 200 miles away.
The Pre-Event that many also attend starts at El Mirage Dry Lake, down in Cal by Victorville.
There will be folks out at Buggytown on Ivanpah.
Not everyone does everything.

Now to Thrasher...
Wanting a Buggy Naked pin is oh-so-easy.
EARNING the pin is another matter.

One must buggy naked.
One must be photographed whilst buggying naked.
One must present the photo to me to attain the privilege of purchasing a Buggy Naked pin.
The sterling silver pin, which can never be sold or traded, is $35

If one asks if this or that qualifies, by the question, it does not.
Photos are posted on the Buggy Naked web page at www.buggythang.org

And that's all I have to say about that!


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

bugymangp - 14-3-2008 at 12:59 PM

well said corey.
when corey presented me my pin and told me it can never
be sold or traded.
i told him NEVER. this is one pin that has to be EARNED!!!!
plus. when the time comes i leave this world for the next.
the pin is coming with me. i told my family thats my wishs.

USA_Eli_A - 14-3-2008 at 02:45 PM

I'll let the cat out of the bag....when buggying for the pin, BEWARE of the devil that crashes his/her kite into yours as you try to get your photo taken. Only then, will you stand up, and present thyself for all standing around in attention to see. As you re-rig your kite, there will be photos of every part not required to earn the pin.

Crash - 14-3-2008 at 02:46 PM

Have fun Corey,I'll bang around the 3 lakes by BB ,mostly Ivanpah.I wanted to hang with you guys,just didn't know it was that far to Elmer's.I''ll be earning a pin also so stock up ,He he !......Eli ,you just earned a weggi,ya gave away the plot Man ! and you forgot to mention the little devil that runs off and hides your clothes too !.....I hope ya do your best to make it and don't have to work like ya said.

USA_Eli_A - 14-3-2008 at 03:15 PM

I wasn't going to mention the clothes hiders....i'll be der for at least 2 days....need to work off these tan lines! what if we had a team tandem enduro naked buggy race...? we could set the record for the most naked buggiers at one site at one time!
-remember not to bring water balloons

Bladerunner - 14-3-2008 at 04:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by USA_Eli_A
I we could set the record for the most naked buggiers at one site at one time!
-remember not to bring water balloons


I like this idea A LOT !!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup::cool::cool2:


I would LOVE to get into the world book of records for something crazy like this. We would have to get decent #s though. The Dutch would turn around and take it away before we knew it. At least we would remain better at something than the Brit's :P

So far my naked claim to fame is naked bungy jumping :tumble: We have a free jump if you are naked day each winter ( In Canada :wow: ) at the Bungy Zone. :moon:

kitemaker4 - 14-3-2008 at 04:38 PM

Hey Crash


I sent you a u2u.

Susan (npw goddess)

jellis - 14-3-2008 at 04:50 PM

Corey
I lost my Buggy Naked Pin at DBBB last year and need a replacement if you have them in stock.
jellis

Like I said Coery I lost the one I earned years ago and was photographed by Patty Towne.
jellis

coreykite - 14-3-2008 at 06:47 PM

Jellis,
So you may have been.
I see no photo of you at the naked buggy photo site.
www.buggythang.org

Check and let me know if I missed you.
Are you sure you sent me the photo?

For record seekers, beware.
Back in the day - When WE were the young turks...
Full of bullet-proof and bounce...
January 1994, I think it was...
More than 20 nekkid buggy riders swarmed across Ivanpah.

Besides, it's not about being clothed or naked, it's because it doesn't matter.
It's about making choices for ourselves.
Do what feels good to you.
If we are consumed with what others think...
Why are playing in such an obscure sport as this?
Time to get used to the fact that even us "odd ducks" have a flock to come home to.

Buggy Naked is not a dare.
It certainly isn't about a silly pin.
It's about what all this represents.
That varies with each individual.
buggymangp has certainly found something meaningful.
Maybe, if we stop trying so hard to MAKE the magic happen...
We can learn to LET the magic happen.

Let's buggy the magic wind.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Crash - 14-3-2008 at 07:08 PM

Hey Sue,My U2U and smiles ect. aren't working right for some reason.I just left Tom's and we were talking about ya ,good things ofcourse....I'd like a idea how much trouble it would be to have you make a NPW with one or two colors ,I'd like to airbrush my avitar in the middle .What do you have made already that your selling at NABX.I'm not fussy but was thinkin along the lines of black and lime green .Tom's was multi colored stripes with a checker pattern in the middle.can you make a solid black with lime flames along the edge somewhere.? Don't know if ya want to do before NABX and I'm not in a hurry to bug you this close to the event.I'm cool with wanting one and can grab one from what ya bring to Ivanpah. Give me an email or yell if your with what works for you ,Just Make sure you hit the pre event and have a blast before NABX.I'm looking forward to my ride on the NPW train again so don't break no bones Lady ! We'll hang and I'm sure you'll hook me up and make me smile like I did today,I just checked out my new Phantom 15 and it's wider than my house.All I need is a couple of feet in width and I won't need a new parachute for the skydiving club this summer,"It's Huge" Help my buddy Rick get one too ,It's his first time at Nabx,he's into boards,buggy,landsailing and is bringing a skywing,you two will hit it off.he's got all the toys and when he sees your kites ,he'll be hooked.

kitemaker4 - 14-3-2008 at 08:16 PM

Hey Crash

I will be busy with other projects before I leave for the event. We can talk about nasa wings once we get there. See ya in a few weeks.

Susan (npw goddess)

Scudley - 14-3-2008 at 09:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by coreykite
Hey Sailors,

Now to Thrasher...
Wanting a Buggy Naked pin is oh-so-easy.
EARNING the pin is another matter.

One must buggy naked.
One must be photographed whilst buggying naked.
One must present the photo to me to attain the privilege of purchasing a Buggy Naked pin.
The sterling silver pin, which can never be sold or traded, is $35

the coreylama


I do not usually respond to "Hello sailor", but in this case. Are helmets and footware permitted?
S

KitePwr - 14-3-2008 at 09:28 PM

Hey folks,

There will be no NABX for me this year :( since the NABX organizers and the WSKC organizers *obviously* did not coordinate their schedules. I need to fly to France on the 3rd -- for some reason my teammates think I need to be there with them to compete. Oh well, better to have to choose between 2 great things to do than nothing at all.

I will, however, be at Elmers for the pre-event (you all can call it a pre-event, I'll call it the-event). I should be there on the 27th -- heading back home on the 1st.

Cya at Elmers,
Darrin

Crash - 14-3-2008 at 11:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by USA_Eli_A
I wasn't going to mention the clothes hiders....i'll be der for at least 2 days....need to work off these tan lines! what if we had a team tandem enduro naked buggy race...? we could set the record for the most naked buggiers at one site at one time!
-remember not to bring water balloons
Can you say "SuperSoakers ,if you strap over your shoulder and pump her up ,they drop a lot of water, My daugther beaned me in the face and my eyelashes stuck to my eyeballs, ,hey what about Peters Big buggy for the record ,wait a miniute....Na ...that sounds weird,a trains better ,they probably torched it anyway.how about we get these two on Peter Lynns giant buggy naked,Thats a Kodack moment !

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Crash - 14-3-2008 at 11:42 PM

Great Eli, it's at least two days !Heres the Peters buggy.......Susan, May the wind be on your back ,enjoy Elmer's........ Darren you know your there in spirit, good luck with the trip and check in with the site durring NABX . John and Dean download stuff in the comfy RV and others will too.

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deanaoxo - 15-3-2008 at 09:42 AM

Glenn you really summed it up for me! As pin holder #4 i feel right honored to be amongst you all, in all my glory, riding skinny tires, using dead man handles(anyone remember those?)and fully tanned!

Corey, you truly deserve the title Mayor of Buggy Town, Lama of the Wind, Top BSer Supreme, and Head Muckity Muck of Kite Infamy!

Thank you so much for creating, albeit accidently something that illustrates just how nuts we truly are, and to what lengths we will go to impress upon each other the absurdity of our predilection!

Additionally though he may not read here any more, with much thanks and honor, my gratitude to Scott Dyer for his contribution. None of you want to know who modeled for the pin, i assure you, so let that mystery lie!

We are all truly blessed to be a small part of this group, and while we might not be as fast or might not jump as high, no one can ever say we don't have more FUN doing what we do!

Tip O' the hat to you, Your Honor!

pure, unadulterated aoxomoxoa

Quote:
Originally posted by bugymangp
well said corey.
when corey presented me my pin and told me it can never
be sold or traded.
i told him NEVER. this is one pin that has to be EARNED!!!!
plus. when the time comes i leave this world for the next.
the pin is coming with me. i told my family thats my wishs.

coreykite - 15-3-2008 at 10:46 AM

Scudley,
Check the Buggy Naked pages.
Note that some do wear shoes and a helmet, some don't.
I guess it depends on what you want (or need) to protect.
We typically do this activity in the early morning (if there's wind)
Or the afternoon (if there's wind).
Direct over-head sunlight, on parts of your anatomy that seldom if ever see the sun, might have a brightening effect on said parts.
Apply sunscreen regularly and vigorously.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

jellis - 15-3-2008 at 11:04 AM

Corey I am glad you looked for me as I do not care to peruse through a bunch on buggy naked pictures looking. Thanks again but the pin is not that important to me anymore as the choise I made at the time to buggy free in the wind was.
Jellis

USA_Eli_A - 15-3-2008 at 11:37 AM

I have a buggy naked pin....i'll trade that suspension bigfoot for it.

jellis - 15-3-2008 at 12:53 PM

Laughing my naked ass off or LMNAO

USA_Eli_A - 15-3-2008 at 01:34 PM

me too! LMNAO

Sthrasher38 - 15-3-2008 at 07:33 PM

Eli, Do you land board also?

Sthrasher38 - 15-3-2008 at 07:37 PM

only 16-17 days left for me to see all your mugs at NABX!!!!!:singing::singing::moon:

kitemaker4 - 15-3-2008 at 07:42 PM

Yelp we leave in less then 2 weeks. Counting the days till we hit Superior.

Susan (npw goddess)

Sthrasher38 - 15-3-2008 at 07:45 PM

Remember your first event? This is mine so you can imagine how pumped up I am to go!

kitemaker4 - 15-3-2008 at 07:48 PM

Hey Darrin

Sorry I am not going to get to visit with you this year. I am just doing Superior for the pre-event this year. Have a safe trip to wskc and good luck.

Susan (npw goddess)

USA_Eli_A - 16-3-2008 at 11:03 AM

dO i LAND BOARD? LMNAO!

HTTP:www.myspace.com/madkiting

KitePwr - 16-3-2008 at 03:58 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by kitemaker4
Hey Darrin

Sorry I am not going to get to visit with you this year. I am just doing Superior for the pre-event this year. Have a safe trip to wskc and good luck.

Susan (npw goddess)

I will trek with you guys from Elmers to Superior and then head home when you are off for more fun. So, I'll see you there.

Darrin

kitemaker4 - 16-3-2008 at 07:36 PM

OK that is great.

See you there.

Susan (npw goddess)

bugymangp - 17-3-2008 at 09:32 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
Remember your first event? This is mine so you can imagine how pumped up I am to go!

hey thrasher.
look me up when you get there. i love talking to first timers.
this will be year #8 for me.
yesterday i packed my kites and gear. so now i`m getting pumped!!!! i still had texas sand in some of my kites from DBBB. LOL
see the gang in 2 weeks.

mak - 17-3-2008 at 10:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
Remember your first event? This is mine so you can imagine how pumped up I am to go!


Likewise for me:thumbup:

Can't wait:spin:

Crash - 17-3-2008 at 01:17 PM

Man, I'm almost packed and because I don't have to work ,I'm spending "way too much time" on the forum.Cant wait to leave NY for all that open space with "GREAT" company !.....even if I sit there and do nothing. The weather here is not helping ,"I NEED TO GET OUT & BUGGY OR LANDSAIL" !

CHANNIN75 - 17-3-2008 at 02:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
Remember your first event? This is mine so you can imagine how pumped up I am to go!


My first time with the Buggy Family wont ever forget it....You will never meet a more Nicer, Helpful, Accepting, Wonderful, Kind, Careing, Sweet Group of People anywhere else...:yes:

There isnt anywhere else I rather be than on the Playa With The Buggy Family hangin in Buggy Town

Flyin High
Shannon:singing::singing:

Sthrasher38 - 17-3-2008 at 03:09 PM

Look for the Sthrasher shirt!! I am going to try and get one for the event.