Power Kite Forum - Kite buggy for disabled

skyeg3

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posted on 2-6-2014 at 06:11 PM

Kite buggy for disabled - video and renderings

Hi friends,

Ive been working on a buggy for disabled folk, you may remember a few months back I was asking for design help. Well things are moving right along so if you want to check me out have a click here:

https://fundly.com/skye-s-kite-buggy-project

Also tell your wheelchair friends! They deserve to be strapped to kites too!

Happy trails,

Flyfish

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posted on 2-6-2014 at 08:23 PM

Donated!
Let's do this!

John Holgate

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posted on 2-6-2014 at 10:54 PM

I wish you all the best with this, Skye. I've put it on the XK forum (Aus) for the locals to have a look at too.

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posted on 7-6-2014 at 07:15 AM

Thanks John! Your awesome!

Skye has 114 supporters! Still plenty of time to help out!

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posted on 22-3-2016 at 11:48 PM

good one, i recently started buggy as a paraplegic. here is a video https://vimeo.com/159671283

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posted on 23-3-2016 at 09:17 AM

Quote: Originally posted by qman

good one, i recently started buggy as a paraplegic. here is a video https://vimeo.com/159671283

I like the sound of your bearings. Max 50Kph ? Is this your personal best or the maximum you wish to go? You've perfected the turns, not easy I know. I did the same when using a kite to pull a BMX, had to completely let go of the handle bars and swap hands when turning.