OK I thought I should introduce myself, I joined a couple weeks back but just now getting around to posting.
This looks like a great forum! I have looked at others but landed here.
I am new to power kiting, my first power kite experience was last July over on the Oregon coast, my brother in-law purchased a 2.8 Sky Dog and he let me be the guinea pig, that was it! I was hooked. I came home and purchased a couple cheap power kites, a Jakks 2.5m and a 3.5 and I actually like them a little better than the Sky Dog (armature opinion, sorry Sky Dog) maybe it’s because I’m getting a little better at flying, dunno. I have added a PL 4.4 and working on getting a buggy, I can’t wait to get going!

Welcome to this much addicting sport! You will not be sorry you have made the decisions to give it a go!

Also welcome to the (IMO) best forum out there with a great group of members, tons of info, and great people willing to share what they know!

What kind of buggy you looking to get into?

Good choice on a first kite. Now you can expand to the 4.0 and 5.5 they are great kites to gain experiance on.

Welcome to the Forum and to the addiction- err, I mean sport! :bigok:

I've just gotten into buggying and kiteboarding myself this past year and it's been awesome. Think about it non-stop, have a great time every chance we get to go out.

Everyone on this forum is very friendly and helpful, as you have probably already noticed.

Hmmm, Idaho- any snowkiting out there?

Welcome .. I too am a new kiter this year .... fly every chance I get ... it is an addiction I'm sure .... as most will tell you .... For us new guys, the forum is a good way to start with used gear and learn to fly .... nobody here sells or pawns off junk ... Its all well looked after ... I am happy with the quiver I have built this year .... most of it from the forum buy/sell .... I think santa is even bringing a couple of those older twinskins for the bear .... anyways ... welcome again

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Originally posted by MikeDobbs Hmmm, Idaho- any snowkiting out there?

I know there is snowkiters in Boise. They let me hitch a ride with them to fairfield, a huge snowkiting area. There is actually a large group in that area. Not to many buggiers but maybe I just never found them. Man I cant remember the name of the leader of the group, I lost my phone with his contact info sorry.

Welcome MDK! :bigok:

Guys wait till you see the buggy he's looking at. :wow: Talk about skipping the intro models. A smart move if you think you're serious about this.

Thanks for the welcoming response!
I’m new to the Forum thing as well so I’m not sure how to respond to a specific post like pyro did so bear with me. I came across a forum with a bunch of kite boarders/snow kiters in Idaho, I will try and find it later and post a link if you like. And so far I haven’t been able to find any buggiers in Idaho so maybe I will be the first! I’m sure there is someone out there somewhere tho…
Yes its true I have been working with Carl (PTW) to purchase a new buggy and I plan on taking delivery of the PTW Playa in April at the NABX event. Since I am selling off all my RC racing stuff to fund my new hobby I thought I better get a buggy that is versatile and good quality. I did a lot of research and I kept going back to PTW, so I emailed him, it was great timing :D

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Originally posted by MDK Thanks for the welcoming response! I’m new to the Forum thing as well so I’m not sure how to respond to a specific post like pyro did so bear with me. I came across a forum with a bunch of kite boarders/snow kiters in Idaho, I will try and find it later and post a link if you like. And so far I haven’t been able to find any buggiers in Idaho so maybe I will be the first! I’m sure there is someone out there somewhere tho… Yes its true I have been working with Carl (PTW) to purchase a new buggy and I plan on taking delivery of the PTW Playa in April at the NABX event. Since I am selling off all my RC racing stuff to fund my new hobby I thought I better get a buggy that is versatile and good quality. I did a lot of research and I kept going back to PTW, so I emailed him, it was great timing :D

^^^^I just figured out how to do it about a month ago^^^^

Top corner of the post you want to quote there is a what I assume is a person and an + sign click that and it will come up. delete or add to what the person posted and there you go. Nice buggy choice by the way. I am probably going to go with a VTT a little closer to home and can be collapsed down easier from what I can tell and cheaper, sorry PTW don't have the funds for your bugs but man they are awesome especially the D4.

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^^^^I just figured out how to do it about a month ago^^^^ Top corner of the post you want to quote there is a what I assume is a person and an + sign click that and it will come up. delete or add to what the person posted and there you go. Nice buggy choice by the way. I am probably going to go with a VTT a little closer to home and can be collapsed down easier from what I can tell and cheaper, sorry PTW don't have the funds for your bugs but man they are awesome especially the D4.

Thanks! and yes the money is tight here too, Thankfully I have all this Radio Control stuff to sell that I aquired over the years when I made a better living. and if im going to sell my race car then I want the best.

Thanks!

Pyro22487 ............ +1 for the VTT black widow ........ with the new PL pricing, VTT is where I am leaning too..... mind U chad/Todd with used Ivanpahs????? sweet

Wow, a PTW first time around! You are getting something very special for sure! I got some pointers from PTW when I built my buggy! Lots of help on figuring out some last minute tweaks!

Congrats on a great score! BB has one as well!

dont be afraid to ask questions on this forum. the members are nice and straight forward about helping usually. I have learned alot on this forum

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Originally posted by shehatesmyhobbies Wow, a PTW first time around! You are getting something very special for sure! I got some pointers from PTW when I built my buggy! Lots of help on figuring out some last minute tweaks! Congrats on a great score! BB has one as well!

Thanks Rich, it was lucky timing. I like how Carl supports the sport and other builders, thats cool.

and yeah I just noticed in BB's sig he is the proud owner of the Hero!

the VTT looks like a great buggy! good to see American Made!

ha american made he doesn't know you yet van. lol. sorry couldn't resist

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Originally posted by pyro22487 ha american made he doesn't know you yet van. lol. sorry couldn't resist

aaaaa....made in America?

Well yes made in Texas but he is from.......aaaaaaaa Oh wait I remember Vietnam. please tell me I'm right Van....

wow pyro .......
..... and yes .... Vietnam

MDK ...... welcome
..... hope you will find all help and info that you need on PKF pages like I did .....

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Welcome Here Mike, glad to see you arrived safetly, there is just the best bunch of guys you could hang around here, and hopefully you will meet a few of them at NABX, you will also notice within the forum a dedicated NABX page, where you will find all the info you need regarding the event.

Yes it was pure chance our paths crossed the way they did, I had only been talking to Bob a day or so before about potential buggiers who may be interested in the new buggy, then out of the blue your email arrived.

The Buggy will be unique, and strong....oh and shiny, (normally reserved for only my own buggies lol), and I promise you I will take extra special care of it during "Testing" at Nabx, we are a similar size you being a few inches taller (well everyone is ) so it I am confident it will fit you like a glove.

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Originally posted by popeyethewelder Welcome Here Mike, glad to see you arrived safetly, there is just the best bunch of guys you could hang around here, and hopefully you will meet a few of them at NABX Thanks Carl! I am looking very much forward to meeting everyone at the NABX and taking delivery of the Playa!