Does anyone here know if the new protask buggy from Libre comes in different sizes, and if so what sizes are available? (Libre website doesn't say)

I'm definitely interested in getting one of this bad boys, but it looks like it's only designed for bigger riders.

Cheers,

e

You need to ask Jon Ellis at kite buggy speed shop. He should be able to answer any questions about the buggy.

Susan

you mean wandering Jon the Gypsy?

looks similar to the XXRacer - www.xxracer.nl

Jon is back home now.

Susan

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites looks similar to the XXRacer - www.xxracer.nl

It sure does.
That's because it is designed by the same dutch(?) guy, that designed
the xxracer.
It was simply called the protask originally, then Libre bought the design.
Now it is called Libre Protask.

Interesting enough, another thread started in the flexifoil forum.
http://community.flexifoil.com/showthread.php?t=125953

I'm still wondering if $3,000.00 (USD) is justifiable to spend on a buggy. :wow:

e

maybe if you had deep pockets.

I'll stick with the XXRacer Std., I'm thinking about ordering for myself. $2000.00 CDN incl. shipping to Canada. 2 weeks to build, 3 weeks on a freighter.

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Originally posted by elkiter It sure does. That's because it is designed by the same dutch(?) guy, that designed the xxracer. It was simply called the protask originally, then Libre bought the design. Now it is called Libre Protask.

Sorry mate, that couldn't be further from the truth. Without going too far into it, Ruudje the designer of the XXRacer did not design the Protask. Ruudje prides himself on being original. Unlike the designer of the Protask who has simply thrown together a few existing designs from Libre's buggy, nabbed a few ideas from the XXtreme buggies, and then sold the design to Libre.

I *think* and can't be certain of this, but he may of also been the individual building 1 to 1 replicas of the XXRacer buggy for a short period.

All in all it is a great looking buggy, but probably the most unoriginal and least innovative to come out from Libre.

Regards,

.Joel

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Originally posted by .Joel Sorry mate, that couldn't be further from the truth. Without going too far into it, Ruudje the designer of the XXRacer did not design the Protask. Ruudje prides himself on being original. Unlike the designer of the Protask who has simply thrown together a few existing designs from Libre's buggy, nabbed a few ideas from the XXtreme buggies, and then sold the design to Libre. I *think* and can't be certain of this, but he may of also been the individual building 1 to 1 replicas of the XXRacer buggy for a short period. All in all it is a great looking buggy, but probably the most unoriginal and least innovative to come out from Libre. Regards, .Joel

My bad. When I read somewhere that the design was bought from a buggy designer/builder from the Netherlands, I was quick to assume that it was Ruudje.

Thanks for clarifying that.
I also apologize to Ruudje if he happens to read this thread.

e

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Sorry mate, that couldn't be further from the truth. Without going too far into it, Ruudje the designer of the XXRacer did not design the Protask. Ruudje prides himself on being original. Unlike the designer of the Protask who has simply thrown together a few existing designs from Libre's buggy, nabbed a few ideas from the XXtreme buggies, and then sold the design to Libre. I *think* and can't be certain of this, but he may of also been the individual building 1 to 1 replicas of the XXRacer buggy for a short period. All in all it is a great looking buggy, but probably the most unoriginal and least innovative to come out from Libre. Regards, .Joel

Harry Taskin is the designer of the (original) ProTask buggy. A few years back he and a friend have came up with several ideas to make the xxracer "better" (with approval of Ruudje). This became the ProTask.

Harry made about 30 buggies for friends of him. Libre copied the offset of the sidebars and the bar/cross between them for the Hardcore and later the Dragster. Not the other way around!

Besides the sidebars, cross and double downtube the joints of the parts are also very original and innovative! The whole buggy can be assembled and disassembled with one hand.

This is the most rigid "commercial" buggy you can buy. Neverthe less I think that Libre is asking to much money for it.

cheers,

Ronald

@ Ronald
i think you got it all wrong.
cheers Ruudje

Ruudje,

Let's hear your side of the story. I know sooner or later you'll read this thread.

P.S. Do you make the APEXX in small?

Cheers,
elkiter

Hi the Apexx comes in a lot of sizes ( its custom made )
I work from a couple sizes from you body too make a snug fit .

The libre buggy .................... i have past that !
I can tell you Joel told the right story :tumble:!

Have fun
Ruudje

I thought the Protask looked like a very strong bigfoot buggy that can also be converted to a land sailer therefore giving you two great products. Has anyone price a blokart lately?
Being 6'3" and weighing in at 240 lbs I have always ordered buggy's with the upgraded (larger od) side rails. My last two Libre Full Race buggy's had the Strong package that came with the larger side rails and cross brace. Now I am using the Libre Hardcore with a 9" drop down 3"x1 1/2" schedule .083 wall stem with the adjustable fork rake set up, using moon light tires with the Libre front fork suspension . I found that this setup is incredibly strong, it takes the big and small bumps and lets your knees take a break giving you a smoooooth ride, it also turns on a dime which was unexpected for a bigfoot. We demoed this buggy at a recent buggy event and everyone that rode in it was very impressed, enough to create a frenzy of orders. All this and way under the $2000 quoted for another standard type buggy quoted above.
Jon

Having ridden Jon's suspension buggy, I can vouch for the ride quality and performance, it takes a bit of getting used to though to blast across 6" deep tire tracks on the beach and not get bounced out of the buggy. The front suspension BF hardcore is the buggy to beat on the beach.

I fall into the category of guys saving their pennies to get one.

I thought Libre stopped making the Hardcore model or did they just named it something else?

e

Libre is making them for Kite Buggy Speed Shop at this time on a special order basis. They no longer stock them but they have to be made upon ordering. I have found a need for the Hardcore with the 150 axle upgrade and standard tires, as it is a great dessert buggy and then with the big foot fork or suspension fork, a drop down stem and Bigfoot tires and rims you have a great bigfoot buggy. Best of both worlds.

I found out this morning that I need to head down to Houston this Monday, as a family member is gravely ill and there is not much time left. Wife can not go as son was just released from hospital today and she wants to be with him and his family as they need the help for a while. I will be in Houston till the 22 of Oct.

Jon Ellis