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Originally posted by dlish89 rs will not ship to the USA. No matter how many I tried to buy.

thats odd, I can get them to Canada. But the shipping is a killer, unless its shipped by Freight - 4 to 6 weeks.

Buy local its faster. =) Words from a guy who waited 2 months for his XXtreme ApeXX buggy from Ruudje.

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites [ thats odd, I can get them to Canada. But the shipping is a killer, unless its shipped by Freight - 4 to 6 weeks. Buy local its faster. =) Words from a guy who waited 2 months for his XXtreme ApeXX buggy from Ruudje.

You say waited ..... Does this mean the BEASTS have landed !!!!!!! :singing:

Now you can start a new thread, NOT the cheapest way to buy a buggy :wink2:

Does this mean the P.L.is now Juniors baby buggy :wink2::wink2:

I guess they don't like us dirty Americans

Hay Big K how close to the VA/NC line are you? My rockville buggy jest arrived would be nice to compare notes.

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Originally posted by snowbird Quote: Originally posted by ripsessionkites [ thats odd, I can get them to Canada. But the shipping is a killer, unless its shipped by Freight - 4 to 6 weeks. Buy local its faster. =) Words from a guy who waited 2 months for his XXtreme ApeXX buggy from Ruudje. You say waited ..... Does this mean the BEASTS have landed !!!!!!! :singing: Now you can start a new thread, NOT the cheapest way to buy a buggy :wink2: Does this mean the P.L.is now Juniors baby buggy :wink2::wink2:

soon, very soon ... should be here by next week, the 2 months was just sorting out the measurements I wanted, and the build time. somehow it felt longer. **DROOL**

ApeXXs are not cheap, just like one of those Libre Protask, PTW Cougars, etc. But its totally worth the money from Civic to Porcshe.

No more P.Ls for me, but I do need one for tandem for Junior. He seems to be obsessed with holding handles right now.

Good news !

It's times like these I'm glad we are similar in size ! :P

If you want to go the mild steel route, find someone who can hot dip galvanize it after you're done welding. Becareful about welding galvanized; zinc fume can make you feel pretty sick.
A chromed steel buggy will not last long around salt water. Any scratches to the chrome and you will have perforations.
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Originally posted by dlish89 I guess they don't like us dirty Americans

I suspect it is more that they do not like your liability law suits.
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P.S. Is there any such thing as getting into this sport at all cheap? You may get something at a good price but that just means you will need something else. Then after that there is always, Always wanting another kite.

Buy a decent gear the first time out and not fork out twice.

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So, I'm going to pick up welding equipment. Its the cheapest route to a buggy, and I learn a useful trade! (Tall bike to ride around this summer, YES PLEASE!)

Big Kahuna ,You summoned the weldngod? I live in tidewater area and I may be able to hook you up.I build buggies out of .. you got it, aluminum! Where in carolina do you live,I need more places to ride as I might not be allowed to ride my usual spot much longer. PM me if you would like any help.

How is the aluminum for durablity? Oh, Welcome to the forum. Almost forgot.:P

I got no probs. But then if I break or tear it up I can fix it or make it better. And I love to be the test pilot

Can you post any pics? I bet you get good speed out of them being so light. But I don't know about jumping in one. Don't worry it will be awhile before I get to that stage.

depends on how you build it.But aluminum has a short fatigue life compared to say austentic stainless steel or chromoly steel. which means if you repeatedly stress a peice of "ally" after a while it will crack. All metals do it ,it's just some metals take alot more for longer periods of time. MmmmmmmTitaniummmmmm now that's some alien stuff there.:alien: That is what I wanna build, but I don't have 100,000 dollars . Then again Mega millions is tomorrow!

pics?

I'm workin on it

Not bad nice welds Looks pretty duriable. Thanks.

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD Big Kahuna ,You summoned the weldngod? I live in tidewater area and I may be able to hook you up.I build buggies out of .. you got it, aluminum! Where in carolina do you live,I need more places to ride as I might not be allowed to ride my usual spot much longer. PM me if you would like any help.

Sorry for the delayed reply. I'm on Atlantic Beach until the end of March while we fix up our new home in Morehead City, NC. I bought one of those big ply landboards from DaVinch (with the 12" wheels) and it works great during low tide. We've got a nice 5 mile unobstructed run right out side our condo, but the wind needs to be exactly from the South or North for it to work, otherwise the sand above the high tide mark is too soft. I haven't seen anyone else kite buggying or landboarding here, and I rarely see anyone else kitesurfing. The water's about 49-50 degrees, so still a bit too cold for me.

I'm guessing it'll be a pretty long drive from VA to here, there aren't any straight routes unfortunately. We're about 2 hours south of Greenville. I'm guessing Hatteras and the banks up there would be a much closer spot for you guys up north.

sorry to hear that.I might go to jockeys ridge this summer, but that is still a drive.Feelfree toPM me if you need weld help.

there will be a kite fest up there on the dunes this summer i was there last year. nice place

when is kite fest? I might just have to go!:singing:

I went to this last year It's ware i got hooked on tractions. KHK finaly updated there calendar, the Rogallo Kite Festival June 14 - 15 is the biggest. I have pics someware I'l try to find them
http://www.kittyhawk.com/community/events.cfm

Where is this?

June 14 - 15 - 26th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival - Jockey's Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The Rogallo Kite festival, presented by Kitty Hawk Kites, will continue honoring Francis M. Rogallo, NASA scientist and inventor of the Flexible Wing. This two day festival will feature our signature kite flying on the dunes of Jockey's ridge as well as nightly entertainment celebrating the history of kiting. Throughout the two day festival, there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, free children's games and activities, and much more! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124

Kitty Hawk Kites has events all year.

pics of Rogallo 07

I just realized that I posted pics of my new frame(not ready yet) so here is my current aluminum buggy. I have rolled it, flipped it . cartwheeled it,and it's fine!

Looks pretty solid.