Hello, I wanted to introduce myself. I live in Charlotte, NC and I'm getting involved in kite buggying! I'm a nationally ranked BMX racer and like to
race/ride Motocross. I have been flying kites for 15 years, but have just purchased my first traction kite. I bought a Prism Tensor 5 meter kite. I
really like it, however have learned the kites aren't that good. Will probably go with a Peter Lynn. I'm looking for advice on Buggies, spreader
bar,(whatever that is) harness. Thanks and I look forward to learning from the pros.!
Much like wolf, I'm curious to know what you didn't like about th tensor. If advice is what youre looking for, boy did you come to the right place!
Make sure you check out the guide to new power kiters in the kites and accessories section. It's a sticky post up top. Don't hesitate to ask questions
here, the whole PKF family is a friendly bunch!
Indigo, I loved the kite. I used to fly a 4 sail train with 100 ft lines, old sckool. I then moved to a prism stylus 2.8 which I flew for 5 years,(two
line). I love the best of everything. The local kite shop at the beach had this 5 meter kite. Just had to have it. paid $450. My first time of flying
we had a storm come in quick. It was the first time I flew with a bar. much slower that hand straps on the 2.8 stylus. Anyway it picked me up 5 feet
jerked me around and dragged me 10 feet down the beach.:wow: It happeded so quick, I couldnt even let go quick enough. Everyone who was watching came
up to me and asked If I was ok. It was a trip, and to be honest I loved it, the power I mean. I have been speaking with a man on the west coast, with
Kite Buggy speed shop. very informative. He was the one who told me the quality of the Tensor wasnt up to the quality of the Peter Lynns. I think it rocks. He also told me I should go with a Libre V Max II buggy. I pick up
things quick and love great quality. Money really isnt a factor, but want something that will be safe for me. He also said I should get a 3 meter to
learn on with a buggy. I'm 210 pounds and 6 feet tall.
If you have already hooked up with John from the Kite Buggy Speed Shop you are already well on your way.
A 3M definitely would be a nice addition and safer when the winds kick up.
I also think you will be happier with the Tensor, if you switch the Tensor to control handles instead of the bar.
The instructions for converting the bar to control handles can be found here.
Also the Tensor lets you control the Angle of Attack (power) on the kite for varying wind conditions. The instructions for those adjustments can be
found here.
ATB,
Sam
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12 - Jesus, does anyone?" - The Body by Stephen King
Yes like indigo said switch to the handles on the tensor. The tensor is plenty good of a kite for you to learn on. You will also benefit from a good
3m kite like the Peter Lynn viper if buggy riding is your focus.
The 3m and 5m combo is a excellent beginning to your kite quiver .... and before you ask no the sylus 2.8 is not close to the same as a viper 3m
As far as buggies go you can also consider the Ivanpah, Apexx, MG Aero, and the Peter Lynn .. although the peter lynn is not in the same category as
the rest but priced accordingly and easy to transport.
Go with a Flexifoil Scout before a Peter Thin. Lower price and way more buggy for your dough.
S
Is it possible to design for strength, if the designer doesn't really understand what strength is?
8m speed wings.
Ozone Samurai 3m
Sky Country Reflex 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10m new 6m!
Sky Country NaSCa 2 11m
Sky Country Alasca 10m - sold
Rhombus Firebee 3m (ret).
Libre Vampir Race Pro 2.6m
Jojo Rage 8m
I did not mention the scout, because they are currently out of production. Not sure when / if they will be available again. I agree they are a good
buggy but you will need to find a shop who has one left sitting around or find one on the used market.
Let me ask about the two wheel thing? I keep hearing about it, but cant find out any info on it. What is it called. I have seen a pictures of one on
ozones site. Looks pretty hard.
Although there are certainly others, Weldngod, PTW and Gannet are the only folks that I know of that ride them. They seem to be more popular in the
UK and Europe.
Hold on there powerws maybe you misunderstood what I said about kites, not knowing anything about the Tensor I recommended the Peter Lynn products
that would fit your needs and are a quality product. I also recommended you buy the used VMax on this forum as it was a great price. Sure I missed the
sale, but it looked like the right fit for you at this time in your buggy adventure.
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I think it rocks. He also told me I should go with a Libre V Max II buggy. I pick up
things quick and love great quality. Money really isnt a factor, but want something that will be safe for me. He also said I should get a 3 meter to
learn on with a buggy. I'm 210 pounds and 6 feet tall.
