Yo guys,

Just wondering, how does powerkiting (in terms of popularity) compare between US and UK?

kite surfing is definitely more popular than buggying here, and I've noticed for some reason the ave age of the hardcore buggier is higher here than in the UK.

Buggying was popular when I left the UK back in 97 and from what I read and see online it has gone from strength to strength - it seems like its a real big thing now and power kites in general for the late teens to early 20-somethings. In contrast, it seems in the US there are a core group of buggiers who have either been into it for quite some time, or even have just got started who are in the 30+ range (and quite a lot beyond that as well!) - and don't get me wrong guys, that's awesome! I just don't remember seeing anyone in the same age range (or as many, at least) in the UK into buggying?

On holiday in cornwall on a nice windy day there where more buggiers and borders on the beach than surfers in fact there was only 2 surfers compaired to the mass of land goers like me!

I was gona go on a boarding holiday down in cornwall earlier in the summer. I think im going to head down off season - just wrap up warm, and hope for a few dry days, lol.

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Originally posted by khooke kite surfing is definitely more popular than buggying here, and I've noticed for some reason the ave age of the hardcore buggier is higher here than in the UK. Buggying was popular when I left the UK back in 97 and from what I read and see online it has gone from strength to strength - it seems like its a real big thing now and power kites in general for the late teens to early 20-somethings. In contrast, it seems in the US there are a core group of buggiers who have either been into it for quite some time, or even have just got started who are in the 30+ range (and quite a lot beyond that as well!) - and don't get me wrong guys, that's awesome! I just don't remember seeing anyone in the same age range (or as many, at least) in the UK into buggying?

THIS is exactly what I expected to here from someone that has played on both sides of the pond :wow:
It is changing pretty fast in the water world around here and the younger ones are starting to show up. The high cost of equipment was a factor for sure at 1st. I liked it more when equipment was precious !!!! Wanting to protect your equipment kept the playing field a whole lot safer. Now 2 young bravehearts throw together their $100 allowance and head out with a 14m blimp to see what this kiting thing is all about :flaming: