paraglidinginstructor
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SpeedBuggy!
Hi all, I have sucessfully attached a paramotor to the Flexifoil KiteBuggy, and am flying my paraglider with it. It is very solid and stable, built
much better than other trikes used for flying. This buggy now has two uses!
Usually, I use a 22 meter wing to fly on, but the other day, I flew a very small 16 meter wing, and it was FAST!!! See it here:
http://www.americanparagliding.com/video/bugswoop.htm
Anyone wanting to 'Cross Over' to this can contact me anytime. Flying is best when the wind isn't blowing, so these two sprote compliment each other
perfectly!
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elkiter
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Cool! 
Peace, Love & Powerkites
My Arsenal:
Predator Mark III 2.8m (Sold)
Jojo RM+ 3.0m
Jojo RM 3000
U-Turn Nitro EVO II 3.1m (Sweet!!! Thanks Ripsession!)
U-Turn Butan 3.5m (For Sale)
Jojo RM 4000 (For Sale)
Jojo RM+ 5.0m
U-Turn Butan 6.5m
Quadrifoil XXL (For sale)
Libre V-max Fullrace (V4A) Stainless Steel
Modified PL Comp with Rear Sus
NAPKRA #US50
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jonesing4wind
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nuckin futz!! That was FAST!! I have seen PPGs in person a few times and I have never seen one that fast... Good skill to land on such a small
beach too.... You gonna be at NABX07? I may have to pick your brain a bit....
Any close-ups of the motor mounted to the buggy frame? And what kind of wing?
Seany
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paraglidinginstructor
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NABX07
Where is the NABX07?
I would love to attend!
Chad
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Tigger
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Starts April 03, 2007 at Ivanpah Dry Lake, CA. The entrance is actually in Primm Nevada. For the best info. click on the link. http://www.nabx.net/
Keepin\' The Sunny Side Up & The Dirty Side Down!
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awindofchange
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I must note that motorized vehicles are not allowed on Ivanpah as it is a restricted habitat. You are welcome to join in on the kiting festivities
but your powered glider would probably not be allowed.
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Chip
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| Quote: | Originally posted by awindofchange
I must note that motorized vehicles are not allowed on Ivanpah as it is a restricted habitat. |
You could bring it to show off how you did it, but not fly it.
If you've never buggied on a dry lake, it's nothing else, so much room to play!
Chip
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Tigger
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And if you really have to fly a bit, you could always set a sail on the lake just north of Ivanpah called Roach. I don't believe they have any
restrictions, it's in Nevada.
Keepin\' The Sunny Side Up & The Dirty Side Down!
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awindofchange
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Roach or Jean would be a great place to launch & fly your rig. Showing it off at NABX would always be welcome.
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goreo95033
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Propellers are so 1900's. This paramotor has twin jet engines! :o |
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woodneers
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that has got to be the craziest thing i have ever seen! wow how do you guys find these things?
i need a kite! Wish I never sold them.
Message me if you can help with this issue.
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jonesing4wind
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popeyethewelder
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wow, they are all bloody amazing...
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