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river rat1600949567

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  1. Ok needed new set of gloves for buggying static flying etc. After looking around for ages came across these gloves. They are 1.5 mm neoprene with welded and taped seems. there comfortable, warm and tight but not too restrictive. I haven't had any problems with handle slip in fact probably relaxed my grip due to gloves being tacky on handles. The only thing I do with them is rinse them in cold water when I'm finished and when they are dry put a little talc inside to allow easy access (ooo err missus). They are 100% waterproof so it doesn't matter if you skim the sea edge or puddles if your not that adventureous (?). They cost me £18 and think it's money well spent. I also use them on my motorbike and so far haven't had any cold pinkys. They're used by a lot of kite surfers and also kayakers. By : river rat
  2. the bar takes a little getting used to but once practised makes turning so much easier. if you fly them with a little trailing brake you can apply plenty through the handles. the hardest thing i found was getting them to stay down on the bar. sorted that though, small strap along the back of the bar to go over peg keeps brake on.
  3. ok these are old designs now but don't stop reading here, they are the most awesome buggy engines ever. i fly mine in anything from a 3-4 mph wind right up to 20 mph plus. everyone makes a fuss about packing them but after a couple of times you will find it easy, i pack 3 kites in the time it takes to put away a big foil. flying..... they are very different to fly as they rely on brakes to steer, once you realise this they are incredibly manouverable hooking really tight turns and seemingly creating there own power zone. a good thing to try is the proper c-quad bar it makes harnesed one handed buggying a piece of cake. having the brake lines on the outside of the bar and power lines central makes steering properly easy peasy. the 6.3 in a 4 mph wind will just hook in and pull no working the kite to get it moving just drop into the power zone and hold on. the 3.2 is a good boarding kite (so i'm told not a boarder myself sorry. friend tested this bit for me) he say's it's controllably powerfull and very predictable. the 2.2 is just an awe inspiring piece of kit, it will surprise most people with the power it generates and because of it's high speed ability to turn it seems to out perform kites many times it's size and price. they store away in large ish flat round bags. some don't like these but i love them for storing down the side of the wardrobe out of sight but warm and dry. my conclusion.... TRY ONE you will be impressed and hooked. ignore the micky takers and then smile smugly as you buggy past them sat on the grass/sand because there's "not enough wind to play" . hope this is some help and makes sense. R.R By : river rat
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