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Rs vs. Rockville vs. Peter lynn comp buggy

nailimexam - 17-3-2009 at 11:45 AM

RS vs. Rockville vs. Peter lynn comp buggy

I am wondering about the performance differences between these three:

Stability

Turning

Durability

Packing size

I am looking for something that will last years without much maintenance.

Thanks.

ripsessionkites - 17-3-2009 at 12:38 PM

go with the XR+ or Flexi ... more mod options
both models can pack down into a bag quite easily

speedster Sthrasher38 will comment on the Rockville

RS Buggies still being made?
if you live in USA youll have to hunt one down. since no one carries one here. (i think you can buy direct) ... at the UK Pound rate, you can have a Libre.

jellis - 17-3-2009 at 12:53 PM

In the same price range did you consider the Libre Sprinter? But maybe a great comfortable seat, a buggy that doesn't bend nor do the foot pegs twist around, turns great, is very stable cause you are in a nice deep seat and the buggy geometry is right, as compact as the others listed, steel coated with zinc then black powder coated for a low maintenance buggy that does not rust, and Libre make them to last.
Jon

Sthrasher38 - 17-3-2009 at 01:58 PM

The rockville is not a bad starter bug. But it has issues. Alot of problems with the seat and my foot pegs are killers. For comfort and duriability I would get something else. I got it real cheap and have no regrets I got my money out of it and has served me well for learning. Getting all new stuff soon. I will also be looking at libre.

doublespeed360 - 17-3-2009 at 03:41 PM

jon, is the sprinter the old libre special

ragden - 17-3-2009 at 04:11 PM

If you can afford it, the libre is the way to go. I'd get one if I could afford it.. :)

ripsessionkites - 17-3-2009 at 05:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by doublespeed360
jon, is the sprinter the old libre special


yes

but with a better seat, like the v-max

nailimexam - 17-3-2009 at 09:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by jellis
In the same price range did you consider the Libre Sprinter? But maybe a great comfortable seat, a buggy that doesn't bend nor do the foot pegs twist around, turns great, is very stable cause you are in a nice deep seat and the buggy geometry is right, as compact as the others listed, steel coated with zinc then black powder coated for a low maintenance buggy that does not rust, and Libre make them to last.
Jon


Of what I've seen, the Peter Lynn Comp XR+ ranges from 400$-700$ brand new. I havent been able to find any Libre Sprinters for under 1000$

Do you know of a place that sells them cheaper?

Thanks

ripsessionkites - 18-3-2009 at 01:41 AM

for PL and Flexi contact (USA): Angus @ Coastal / Dino @ Dakitez / Kent @ A Wind Of Change / Corey @ Windpower / Ken @ F5 Kites, (Canada): Mark @ Windspeed / Ken @ Ripsession Kiteboarding

for Libre (USA): Jon @ Kite Buggy Speed Shop

did i forget anyone, sorry in advance. :cool2:

jellis - 18-3-2009 at 08:36 AM

Send me an email @ kbss@iinet.com for the price in the ranges you mention above for other buggies. I have one left at the good price but be aware the Euro is now at 1.30 per.
The Sprinter is on the Special frame with a wider axle, better seat, splash guard, new dragster type pegs just to mention a few new upgrades that are stock from Libre on the Sprinter. It is a buggy you can start with and will have down the road when you stepup to the HARDCORE, or Full Race Strong.
Jon

nailimexam - 18-3-2009 at 11:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by jellis
Send me an email @ kbss@iinet.com for the price in the ranges you mention above for other buggies. I have one left at the good price but be aware the Euro is now at 1.30 per.
The Sprinter is on the Special frame with a wider axle, better seat, splash guard, new dragster type pegs just to mention a few new upgrades that are stock from Libre on the Sprinter. It is a buggy you can start with and will have down the road when you stepup to the HARDCORE, or Full Race Strong.
Jon


Sent you an email : )