Hi everybody,

This is just a quick introduction. My name is JB and I've been kite buggying in New Zealand for around four years now. I enjoy buggy racing and haven't really got into tricks yet, I also enjoy a spot of mountain boarding too.

If anyone's interested you can check out some photos and my buggy log at kitebuggy.johnb.co.nz

Cheers JB

Welcome JB!

I had the opportunity to visit New Zealand (mostly the South Island) in 2003. It was the most beautiful place I’ve visited…

What kites are you flying?

Joe

Hi DaVinch,

I used to live in Christchurch in the SI, not only is the SI beautiful but it probably has the best buggying spots in NZ. I was fortunate enough to live 40 yards from Brighton Beach, a great buggying spot! Ah the good old days!

I've added my kite and buggy list to my signature - my favorite combo is the 2.2 with the NABX. The F-ARC I bought mainly for use with my mountain board, although it supposed to be pretty good with buggies.

I noticed that you have a Flexifoil Bullet - is it any good? I'm looking for a smaller kite (yes even smaller than the 2.2!) as I get some pretty crazy winds at times.

JB - the bullet seems really nice so far. I only had it up in winds of 15mph (22 mph max gusts) so far.

It seems like you would need at least 20 mph winds to get a mountainboard going on grass. It doesn’t produce much lift, so a small Blade would probably be better for boarding.

Do they make Peter Lynn kites in NZ or are they made somewhere in Asia like most of the other companies?

Thanks for that DaVinch. I was actually thinking of using the Bullet with a buggy, I'm hoping to increase my max speeds and I'm thinking a smaller kite in stronger winds is the way to go.

Peter Lynn is indeed an icon in the NZ kiting world, although I suspect his kites may be made overseas now. I think the buggies are still made here though.

Why do you ask?

I was just wondering if they were still made there. I find it interesting how many high end kite companies have moved their manufacturing operations to China, Vietnam, etc...