Do you have photos of it when it was all polished up before the paint - would love to see those as well.

You cou could have buggies with welding goggles on.

Wow, just wow...

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Very cool Kteguru - looks like you have some amazing welding skills. Did you get any pics of it polished before you painted it? Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Nate. I'm just a rookie though. I don't think you'll ever see me at the level of the Popeye's of the world. I just take my time and try to do a nice job.
I didn't get any pics of the buggy before I painted it unfortunately. I was unhappy and a bit aggravated at the time so it didn't dawn on me to capture the moment. I will post the only other pics I have below. One is of it in the jig when I was tacking up the pieces and the others are after I finished sewing the seat. I got lucky when I bought the fabric for the seat. One of the US gov. contractors that make bullet proof vests was selling off the kevlar fabric that is one of the layers of the vests since the government was changing over to a different product. Super durable yet nice on the bum:D

I don't know if this 'Flying V' buggy will break any speed records on the land...but it's making a sound boom across the internet to power kite enthusiasts.

Hope to get a view up close at Nahant or WBB and shoot some video of it in the near future.... but of course this needs a Kober produced special film to match it's brilliance and do it cinematic justice.

Like to see a bigfoot version for all terrain.

A matching race suit would compliment this....and an all white kite quiver:cool2:

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I don't know if this 'Flying V' buggy will break any speed records on the land...but it's making a sound boom across the internet to power kite enthusiasts. Hope to get a view up close at Nahant or WBB and shoot some video of it in the near future.... but of course this needs a Kober produced special film to match it's brilliance and do it cinematic justice. Like to see a bigfoot version for all terrain. A matching race suit would compliment this....and an all white kite quiver:cool2:

You could have seen it on its maiden voyage Brian. You parked at the rotary that day. We saw you kite by on your skates while I was loading up. Dan was busy drooling so I couldn't convince him to go say hello

The Libre Sprint kites would match up nicely. I keep picturing The Stig from top gear climbing in it.

I forgot to add the pics from the end of the days kiting. The fenders and mudflap did a great job keeping me clean. Just the bottom of the downtube gets a little dirty.

That is like a futuristic concept car. Very nice. Excellent job!

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.Bladerunner, Glad to be back. Sorry I missed you when you came out here. Watch out for the kids though now a days with those CAD thingys. They can do some pretty impressive stuff. The future certainly belongs to them. All I can manage is pencil and paper for my designs:dunno: .

As always Kiteguru has it right. Creative young minds will make even this buggy look old school with time.

I think that getting to Wildwood before starting on your build is a very smart move Offaxis. Be sure and take the time to talk to Shehatesmyhobbies, Kiteguru and others who have hands on experience building and modifying buggies. I am sure you will come out of it with a much better idea of what you want to build and why.

Personally, I wanted to meet up with Kiteguru to get schooled as a pilot! He pilots kites like he does everything else. Makes it look easy, artful and generally does it right!

Be sure and watch + learn how the many excellent pilots fly while there. This sport will always be 90% kite skills.

That is one awesome looking clam killer! You still flying super powered or toning it down a bit to assure it stays dry?

The clams are in trouble with me B-roc:D. Since body parts are starting to hurt as I get older I'm driving more like an old grannie,,,sort of

I don't believe your flying like an old grannie, I've flown with you. Looks awesome star wars pilot. Cant wait to fly with you again.

As stated above, your buggy is taking the internet by storm! I've seen it posted on pages in three different continents already. When something good comes around, news spreads fast, especially when it's something so smooth and sexy!

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I don't believe your flying like an old grannie, I've flown with you. Looks awesome star wars pilot. Cant wait to fly with you again.

Thanks for the thumbs up Craig! I'll be up to pine point soon.

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I've seen it posted on pages in three different continents already.

Your kidding me?! John said he posted it on XK. Where else is it? Holy cow!! I'm speechless?! Well I'm glad it's pushing the right buttons for everyone! Thanks for the update Rich

Beautiful, unique and very creative. You should be very proud of such an awesome looking machine. Thank you for sharing and for your inspiration.

Dean, saw the XK post, so that covers Europe, saw a post from a guy in Israel, and of course here in the USA and Canada. It's turning heads. Put a patent on it quick :D

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Beautiful, unique and very creative. You should be very proud of such an awesome looking machine. Thank you for sharing and for your inspiration.

Thanks for the compliments Kent. I have one of your buggies on my computer.

Glad I could bring some buggy inspiration to everyone.


I've got to say I'm blown away by all of this. All the great comments really have me standing beside myself over here. Thanks again to everyone.

Biggest congrats from Switzerland my friend! Awesome job! Piece of art - love it!
If Switzerland would have beaches I would have a market for your art piece

This buggy looks like it would need a parachute to slow it down. Even standing still it looks fast......cool build.

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Biggest congrats from Switzerland my friend! Awesome job! Piece of art - love it! If Switzerland would have beaches I would have a market for your art piece

Holy cow, first Dean comes out of hiding and drops a bomb on the community with a killer buggy build and then Jens shows up?!?!

Next thing you know Paul is going to be posting and that would be wicked pissa.

Jens is always lurking, B-Roc......

....But Paul is still off the grid.




Okay...How about a set of Ice blades to put on this?


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Welcome to the "one off " club . It'is a great feeling cruising around on that which you built. Way to make a comeback!:o