Power Kite Forum - Kite Buggy Instructional DVD

Kite Buggy Instructional DVD

Lobo - 2-4-2008 at 12:49 PM

Is this "Power Kites - How to Buggy" DVD worth the money, or a waste of time?? I have noone close enough to get help from, so, in that case, would this be a help, or not?

http://cgi.ebay.com/How-To-Buggy-Kite-Buggy-School-Video-Pow...

Thanks!!

Lobo :singing:

DAKITEZ - 2-4-2008 at 12:55 PM

Save your money .. I have one I can send to you. It will just cost a couple bucks to send it back to me when you are done. Thats about all its worth is about $2.

Lobo - 2-4-2008 at 01:12 PM

I wondered?!?! Thanks dlish. I would enjoy at least taking a look at it and I'll get it back to you pronto.

How about this....could such a harness as this one be used in buggying (and static flying), or is it only suitable for waterboarding?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=33022...

Or, does HQ make a good seat harness??

I don't have the buggy yet, but would like some "relief" while static flying, some staniding and some sitting, as though in the buggy.

And, while I'm at it, I've tried searching on ebay for a quick release mechanism. Any suggestions on where to purchase one, and/or what to purchase?

Thanks!

Lobo :singing:

DAKITEZ - 2-4-2008 at 03:13 PM

I will get it out to you tommorow before I leave. Take your time with it. No rush. If anyone else wants to take a look post up and and this could turn into a pass the video thread.

beachrights - 2-4-2008 at 05:19 PM

I think I will take you up on your thoughful offer dlish. I too have seen this on Ebay and have thought about buying it. Sounds like it stinks though. If you say ok I will send Lobo a u2u with my address and get the pass along started.

DAKITEZ - 2-4-2008 at 05:33 PM

:thumbup:

WELDNGOD - 2-4-2008 at 05:36 PM

What's to know that we can't give ya here for free? I mean sit down. hang on! and try not to giggle like a little schoolgirl :lol:

DAKITEZ - 2-4-2008 at 06:49 PM

Its packed up and I will drop it in the mail in the morning.
Lobo send it to beachrights when you are done please.
Beachrights U2U Lobo with your addy.
Enjoy!
I gotta finish packing. Less than 17 hours left for me. I think I'm going to officially be the last person arriving. Sure feels like it even if I'm not

BeamerBob - 2-4-2008 at 07:21 PM

for $2, I'd like to give that video a look. Beachrights would you send it my way when you are done? Let me know when you are ready for an addy. I'm sure Dlish is fine with it. We've dealt with each other in the past. No hurry either.

DAKITEZ - 2-4-2008 at 07:30 PM

Beamerbob :thumbup:

List:
1. Lobo
2. Beachrights
3. Beamerbob

WELDNGOD - 2-4-2008 at 07:58 PM

let me know if it's worth a look and I will;-) dlish at least your goin! Have fun, be safe! :thumbup:

Lobo - 2-4-2008 at 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by beachrights
I think I will take you up on your thoughful offer dlish. I too have seen this on Ebay and have thought about buying it. Sounds like it stinks though. If you say ok I will send Lobo a u2u with my address and get the pass along started.

Send me your address. I'll be glad to forward it on to you. I won't keep too long.

Lobo :singing:

gilligan - 2-4-2008 at 11:08 PM

Hey Dlish... you ever buggy at Crows Landing?

DAKITEZ - 2-4-2008 at 11:12 PM

No, do you have a good spot there ?

beachrights - 3-4-2008 at 02:48 AM

Lobo- sent you a u2u :thumbup:

beachrights - 3-4-2008 at 02:51 AM

BeamerBob-
Send me your Address and I will pass along.

Lobo - 5-4-2008 at 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by beachrights
Lobo- sent you a u2u :thumbup:

I got it this afternoon! Is that dlish on top of it, or what?!? Got it out before he left for NABX.

I'll get it out to you Monday.

Dlish....thanks for not letting me spend my money on this....I would have been very frustrated and upset with HQ! I guess I expected a little more. There is no talking whatsoever on the video. I thought there would be someone personally trying to show and give instructions.....you know, kind of like an "instructor" at "school".....I think it says on the cover "Kitebuggy School Video" The first half of the viedo is what HQ should send, free of charge, to everyone who buys a kite from them. It's just simple set up and flying of a kite.

It's not that it's a total wash....I reckon you might pick up something, but, I think I've read/seen all that it has, and much more, just searching and reading on the net.

I not usually negative, but, if you're interested in seeing it, just get on the mail list....don't spend your money on this one. :no:

I won't keep harping on it.....just, Thank You :yes:

for letting me know not to spend that much on this one!! :smilegrin:

beachrights, it will be on the way soon. Let me know if I was a little too harsh....may just be grumpiness...'casue everyday I'm getting to be an "older farter" Ha! Aren't we all?!?!? Heh Heh :lol:

Lobo :singing:

PS - I hope I saw all there was on the DVD and didn't miss the real heart of it????:puzzled: If I did, I'll repent and sin no more! :evil:

DAKITEZ - 7-4-2008 at 11:59 PM

Thats what I said its only worth the amount to ship it. Glad I could save you some money. I guess since they never talk in the video that makes it multilingual :puzzled:

Lobo - 8-4-2008 at 10:28 AM

beachrights, it's in the mail Monday. It should see you soon!

dlish89, You were absolutely right. Thanks again for the advice and the loaner. :smilegrin:

I gotta go look around the forum and see folks thoughts on NABX!

Lobo :singing:

beachrights - 10-4-2008 at 05:25 PM

What a snooze fest! I can honestly say I learned NOTHING from that DVD. It really could have been a good instructional tool if it had any sort of instruction other than how to make a larks head and info about the wind window. Quite disappointing coming from HQ- they make great kites but lost it on this one.

Thanks to Dlish and Lobo for passing it along. Beamerbob is next- put it on before bed and you will sleep like a baby:tumble:

Lobo - 11-4-2008 at 04:38 PM

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Originally posted by beachrights
What a snooze fest! I can honestly say I learned NOTHING from that DVD. It really could have been a good instructional tool if it had any sort of instruction other than how to make a larks head and info about the wind window. Quite disappointing coming from HQ- they make great kites but lost it on this one.

Thanks to Dlish and Lobo for passing it along. Beamerbob is next- put it on before bed and you will sleep like a baby:tumble:

Whew! Good to know I'm not just some crazy newbie without a clue as to what a good instructional DVD, that actaully costs you money, should include! Ha! :spin:

That DVD is just a joke?!?!? :puzzled:

Lobo :singing:

WELDNGOD - 11-4-2008 at 09:36 PM

better off listenin to us collectively

Lobo - 12-4-2008 at 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
better off listenin to us collectively

AMEN!!

Lobo :singing:

BeamerBob - 14-4-2008 at 08:26 AM

I put many hours in with the buggy last week. I feel like I know enough now to be able to learn something about the buggy.

Lobo - 14-4-2008 at 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
I put many hours in with the buggy last week. I feel like I know enough now to be able to learn something about the buggy.

Bob.....I think you might as well not even open that DVD, and just send it right on home to dlish! Ha! Or....did you watch it, and not even realize you did...ha! :smilegrin:

You've got a whole lot more experience than the DVD does! :thumbup:

Lobo :singing:

beachrights - 16-4-2008 at 03:44 PM

Too late!- Bob its coming your way today!

BeamerBob - 17-4-2008 at 05:07 AM

I'll give it a look and send it on its way. It can't be THAT bad can it?

Lobo - 17-4-2008 at 10:26 AM

Probably not....we'll wait on YOUR report....:wink2:

Lobo :singing:

beachrights - 17-4-2008 at 03:57 PM

:thumbdown:

WELDNGOD - 17-4-2008 at 07:02 PM

so far I think it's unanimous , it sux :thumbdown:

soccerflyer - 18-4-2008 at 05:01 AM

Ok, so I am supposed to get on the mailing list for the sucky beginner video. Actually will probably learn something from it. I have never flown a power kite ( YET) Dlish suggested I take a look at it. Who has it now? Should I u2u someone my address?

BeamerBob - 18-4-2008 at 05:05 AM

send it to me, since the video in on its way here and I can send it to you after I extract all the knowledge it beholds. :P

DAKITEZ - 18-4-2008 at 08:20 AM

Thanks BeamerBob for sending it on to soccer after you have unlocked all its mystical info.
Its been awhile since I have seen the video, but from what I remember they show about setting up and alittle bit about flying and the wind window. that info would be good for someone who has never flown before. But what they teach you about buggy'n you could learn more from watching a youtube clip.

Lobo - 18-4-2008 at 10:15 AM

You're right on Dlsih. I think it would be good if you've never touched a power kite or read much at all about it. Like I mentioned earlier, HQ really ought to include a littel cd of the that part of the cd in each kite they send out. :thumbup:

Lobo :singing:

SCREWYFITS - 20-4-2008 at 09:28 PM

You guys... :lol:

don't you know... :puzzled:

You have to play it backwards and it has hidden messages...:evil:

Freddie is the devil... :evil: Freddie is the devil... :evil:

Sit down, shut up and hold on...:o

You know the normal subliminal messages...:D

Lets make our own DVD... I know nothing about buggying (yet) but sounds like I could give more useful info than this DVD... :no:

BeamerBob - 22-4-2008 at 10:02 AM

Ok, you guys have really made fun of this video, but for its intended purpose, it was at about 80-90%. If I knew nothing about buggies, and didn't have you guys to ask, it would educate on many of the basics. I didn't learn anything but it was reassuring that I always knew what was going to happen. An intermediate video would probably answer alot of the questions that come up after the first time you start rolling. They could've skipped the larkshead and line unwinding stuff and maybe do a section like when the girl was walking around the cones but with the buggy, showing a full figure 8. That would clearly express the lines you take. They also could show more of the kite motion and the effect on the buggy to give a true cause and effect demonstration. Great for someone that just heard about buggies but not much use in it for someone that can already link turns, controlling the kite and buggy without crashing either one. Back in the mail tomorrow.

Lobo - 22-4-2008 at 10:43 AM

Shooooooooo! Screwy must have been right! You saw more than I did!! Did you play it backwards.....did ya.....hunh....did ya.....hunh?!?!?? :lol:

Lobo :singing:

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Ok, you guys have really made fun of this video, but for its intended purpose, it was at about 80-90%. If I knew nothing about buggies, and didn't have you guys to ask, it would educate on many of the basics. I didn't learn anything but it was reassuring that I always knew what was going to happen. An intermediate video would probably answer alot of the questions that come up after the first time you start rolling. They could've skipped the larkshead and line unwinding stuff and maybe do a section like when the girl was walking around the cones but with the buggy, showing a full figure 8. That would clearly express the lines you take. They also could show more of the kite motion and the effect on the buggy to give a true cause and effect demonstration. Great for someone that just heard about buggies but not much use in it for someone that can already link turns, controlling the kite and buggy without crashing either one. Back in the mail tomorrow.

BeamerBob - 22-4-2008 at 11:13 AM

to see it's merits, you have to remember back when you knew nothing about how to make a kite do something. I'm not saying ANYTHING about what I saw when I played it backwards. They're watching you know :ticking:

soccerflyer - 29-4-2008 at 10:49 AM

Got the video yesterday. Thanks Bob! I watched it. I am sure it was lame for someone who has been out more than 5 times. But I think I may have picked up a few things from it.

I will watch it again and take notes then I can send it on.

Dlish, you ready for it back?

acampbell - 29-4-2008 at 11:11 AM

I sell these, but make it very clear in my product description that it is very basic. It is good for someone learning in a vacuum, as Bobby indicates.

DAKITEZ - 29-4-2008 at 01:11 PM

Anyone else want a look ??
If not go ahead and send it back. I will u2u with my address.

soccerflyer - 5-5-2008 at 12:20 PM

Ok, I will send it on to whoever wants it next.

Thanks again, Dlish for all your help.