Well, the board seems a little slow tonight, so I thought I'd post up a little video I took last Sunday at Southwick. I was there from noon 'til dusk (around 6:00pm) just cruisin' on the 8-10mph west wind. Got my mojo workin', by Muddy Waters was my tune selection, I hope you enjoy!

Nice looking nasa wing.

Susan (npw goddess)

Thanks, Susan. It is the nicest one I have! :tumble:

Nice. What a great spot you have!

So I'm curious about the loop / strop setup you got there. What's the poop?

I sort of keep it simple. I have the Ozone Access XC harness with 'D' ring. I larkshead my strop line to one power leader extension, put the strop through the 'D' ring on the harness, then put the loop on the end of the strop over the top of the other handle, hooking it with my thumb/hand. If I need to let go, the loop slips off the handle, out the harness and I'm clear. Probably not the best set up, but has worked for me.

Great spot (you could use some company though..)!

Gotta love that Muddy Waters tune.:singing:

You are getting some good rides from that npw engine. Now that I have my harness I looking forward to taking some of the sidepull off my arms. In your case the npw seems to be working well with a strop. How do you think it would handle in the same winds without the harness?

I agree on needing the company, sometimes snowspider comes up and we have a blast. Only one other buggy that I know of within 100 miles, and its owner has never rode in it!(well, not that he tells, anyway) His wife bought it for him from my friend and kite mentor, Jan, who I learned about snowkiting from(and who hardly ever rode the buggy, either) I've invited him out, both to the fairgrounds and to Southwick, but he has always been busy. I guess he's not 'bitten' like me.(or we!)

I've always loved the blues, especially when they jump! :singing:

I probably couldn't have rode all day like that without a strop. I didn't use to use one, but got tired a lot faster. I still get the side pull that the nasa wings develop, but it is much easier to handle when all the pull isn't all on your arms.(and it helps to be able to let go of a handle and grab the siderail sometimes!)

EDIT: Keep that big wing! My 7M has had me moving when others were sitting! Light wind monsters, IMHO!

Thanks Bob, wished I lived closer, I'd be crowding you on that private beach of yours...

Good to know about how much help the harness is with that nice low wind npw of yours.

Given what you've said, I'll be adding a little more air time to my 7.6 with the harness to see how it goes.

Bob, that video plays well to House Music. I was at a Sushi bar when I watched and could not hear your track...:dunno: but I am also envious of your playground...

Bobby another sweet video and a great tune. Wish we were closer so we could ride together more.

For sure this wide open beach ought to see more buggies! Even when it is way narrow, it still gets pretty good wind and is loads of fun! And Southwick has a really good location for sunsets! When the sun sets over the water you can imagine you are looking at the Pacific, because of the expanse of the lake! A real gem.