Hey all.. just got into power kiteing and I really like it. I bought a new rage 3.5 and have been flying it almost every day. Im really wanting a buggy tho. After checking the pricesI found that a buggy iisn't cheap. I have 300 to spend now if anyone could help me out that would be greatly appreciated. I live in St Louis so I'm sure no one is that closeI'm willing to take a few hour drive

I'm not sure if a 5 hour drive is too much; but there is a group of buggy riders in Tulsa. You could link up with them on a windy weekend sometime: https://www.facebook.com/TulsaWindRiders

There are around 10 of us in OKC who buggy. If it's windy and you want to ride during the week(or weekend); let me know.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1393646397574072/

In the mean time; it would be good if you practiced moving with the kite while you are flying it static. If the wind is blowing from the south; walk to the east with the kite pointing in that direction and at the edge of the window; walk a ways and then take it up to 12 and then down to 3 as you make a down wind u-turn and start going west. If you can walk and fly; you should be able to buggy and fly.

Also if you can walk in any direction anywhere on your field with the kite in the air; that helps too being able to deal with it and keep it in the air; especially when going downwind and dealing with potential slack in the lines.

Preferably do all that in light, safe wind and not real strong wind conditions especially if you are not totally comfortable flying in higher winds.

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It would be interesting to see a state by state count of active current buggy riders. My guess from the forum activity and the turnout at the big events is there are around 50 riders in the entire 48 states. I'm sure some states have 0 either due to no wind or no place to ride. It's easier to find a body of water then it is to find a field good enough and big enough to ride on.

I would be down to drive for some of the bigger events but I want to purchase and operated a buggy for a lil before hand so if anyone has any laying around that they dontneed or want I will definitely be appreciative

I would be down to drive for some of the bigger events but I want to purchase and operated a buggy for a lil before hand so if anyone has any laying around that they dontneed or want I will definitely be appreciative

They are out there and your budget for a decent 1st buggy is more then reasonable...I would suggest a flexifoil 1st choice or a Peter lynn 2nd choice...You will be able to upgrade a bit if you want and take it apart for easier travel. There was a flexifoil on Ebay that keeps popping up from time to time....be patient as spring is here and you will find one...Put up one more ad here on the forum under the wanted section....I'll keep an eye/ear out too.

Check out WBB Wildwood Buggy Bash. In NJ.

It is coming up soon and while it isn't all that close it would be an excellent opportunity to see and try all sorts of buggies + kites. Folks are extremely helpful and happy to share. Going would propel you from zero to hero in a few short days. To say nothing for the good times and great friends you will make!

WBB sounds like a lot of fun. Hopefully I have a buggy by then .ill keep checking on eBay and see if I cant Rangel up one of the guys on here that has a truck load of buggies and see if they'll part with one

It might be a good idea for you to check out the buggies at WBB before you rush into something. Not all buggies are created the same. You will see many different buggies and you might realize that you do not like certain buggies and like others. This way you dont waste your money on the first cheap buggy that comes along and you end up not liking it.

U2U sent regarding a Kite Trike 3.

Price is right. There are some folks who can advise you on the modifications required to make it usable.

Quote: Originally posted by utahtami

U2U sent regarding a Kite Trike 3. Price is right. There are some folks who can advise you on the modifications required to make it usable.

I have a nephew who always borrows my buggy; if casardo is not interested, my nephew might be, I know I'll be happier too.

I will let you know if casardo isn't intetested. I presume you would need it shipped to CT?

Quote: Originally posted by utahtami

I will let you know if casardo isn't intetested. I presume you would need it shipped to CT?

I am attending WBB this spring if that helps, otherwise yes shipping to CT.