gum-nuts Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 or should that say buggiers? Is there anybody out there who would like to meet up? I have a PL buggy and ozone flow and fly regularly on the salt lakes in Rockingham. I try to get down there most Sunday Mornings (weather and wind permitting) and can sometimes fly on a Saturday. If you are interested in meeting up give me ahoy! (PM me and I will let you have my contact details). Or if you fly elsewhere in the Perth area would love to try new places to fly! Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKS Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Here Chook chook chook ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hmmmmm. 760kms away for me. Come to my playground with artic white beaches. I would love to buggy with someone one day and share my area. Dont have any current photos it's my original Chook Chasser Buggy. Below that is Frenchmans Peak in the back ground and it's 22km in one direction. A nice run on a southerly. Come on down the SEasters are just starting to crank up now. Chook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 or should that say buggiers? Is there anybody out there who would like to meet up? I have a PL buggy and ozone flow and fly regularly on the salt lakes in Rockingham. I try to get down there most Sunday Mornings (weather and wind permitting) and can sometimes fly on a Saturday. If you are interested in meeting up give me ahoy! (PM me and I will let you have my contact details). Or if you fly elsewhere in the Perth area would love to try new places to fly! Cheers Mark Hi Mark, I am a complete noob who will be going to Rockingham in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if you will be buggying that weekend? (Sunday 27th Nov). I am getting an Ozone Flow 3m that weekend, and intend to go to the salt lakes to fly it. If you are out in your buggy I would be keen to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Bones, Yeah I will probably be there Sunday 27th, I try to get down there most Sunday mornings - and have been getting there by about 7.30ish if there is wind. More than happy to meet up and if you are comfortable with flying the kite you could try the buggy? Set up the kite (ie attach lines and handles) somewhere out of the wind before you head out for your first fly. I usually head down the far end of the lake more space and away from the men and their little airplanes! It's about a kilometer from the car park. I have attached a couple of pictures, and here is the link to a video on the salt lake http://youtu.be/LX8xDPEJy4s I can PM my contact details if you want? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I might just take you up on that offer Mark, provided I am comfortable controlling the kite, and the wind conditions are good. The wife and I have just ordered a 3m Flow, and a two line Ozone Imp 1.5m. Hopefully they arrive before then, anyone know how long it takes for stuff to get from Sydney to Perth? I also ordered The Power Kiting How To Guide DVD. Should get me started. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hey Bones, Wind is looking ok at the moment for Sunday, looks good for a static fly could do with it swinging around a bit for a decent buggy session.Have your kites arrived yet? How local are you to Rockingham? Do you know the salt lakes? I head down to the wide area where they do the land yachts, there is a converted container/shed thing down there. I was there at 6am last yesterday and had an excellent couple of hours. See you soon Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Yeah, kites arrived on Friday. I am not allowed to try mine out until my birthday on Saturday. Have been watching the DVD I mentioned, some cool buggy spins explained in detail on there. I live near the center of Perth, and have never been south before. I am sure we will find the area you described, provided we can find the car park. If we get time we will head out for a fly on Saturday some time as well. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hamish, get off the freeway at Safety Bay Rd, and keep going west and the car is about 5.5kms on your left, if you get to Warnbro station you've missed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyvanmost Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hey, Gum-nuts, How often are you getting out to the lakes?? Will be keen for a rip myself soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Hey, Gum-nuts, How often are you getting out to the lakes?? Will be keen for a rip myself soon. I'm down there most weekends, usually early Sunday Mornings - from 7.30 but earlier if I can Will be there this Sunday, looking at the wind may try to get down there at 6ish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyvanmost Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Hi Gum nuts, Bit early for me mate, was thinking an after work blap next week or so, bout 4.30ish wind permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Had a good go on Sunday as I was down there at 6, though the wind was a bit on/off then died completely before picking up in the arvo. Had messed about with the PL bug, extended the down tube and moved the seat forwards and was doing some awesome slides and had less under-steer. Nearly matched my PB but it was underpowered (even for the 5m Flow) so didn't hold out much hope of topping it! Met Mr and Mrs Bones - Hamish I will let you try the bug when you get a few more hours on the kite, was good to have someone to talk to about kites and buggies etc. The Mrs just doesn't get it! Hi Gum nuts, Bit early for me mate, was thinking an after work blap next week or so, bout 4.30ish wind permitting. The forecast for this week looks pretty poor for late arvo - but if it improves then I could be down Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (Friday is POETS day so could get down there any time from 2!) so fingers crossed it improves. Sunday morning is looking hopeful though I know it is a bit soon to tell for sure! If it stays the same will look at getting down there from about 7.30 or 8ish (I am keen)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Looking ok for Sunday, I'll probably be down there from 7.30ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Looking ok for Sunday, I'll probably be down there from 7.30ish. Now planning on an early start again, so will be down there at 6ish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyvanmost Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Damm you Gum-nutS!!!! Was planning on getting there for 7.30 and now your getting there for 6??!! Geez you are one keen bugger!! i mean buggier!! Weather and wind permitting of course. Are the gates going to be opened tomorrow anyway?? I think its the first day of the new Land Yacthing season?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted December 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I'll still be there at 7.30! Not sure abou the gates - the land yachts are around in the arvo. Forecast is for a north-easterly so getting down to the wide bit won't be an issue! Maybe a walk back though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'll be down there again Sunday morning. Probably not at six as my wife is getting a bit annoyed at the early starts ,but the best wind looks early so will try to be there from 7ish if I can sneak out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyvanmost Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Weather Permitting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevalvin Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 hey perth buggers how r u all iam in bunbury and want to buggy with some one some time do ya need to be a member to use salt lakes at rocking ham when is gate open ect week days weekends, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 hey perth buggers how r u all iam in bunbury and want to buggy with some one some time do ya need to be a member to use salt lakes at rocking ham when is gate open ect week days weekends, You can get access to the salt lakes any time, but it is a squeeze through the the gate! Then if you have an easterly or westerly you can buggy all the way down to the open bit (and back again!). The land yachts are down there on a Sunday afternoon, then I think you can drive onto the lake - but I guess you have to be a member. I am now heading down there tomorrow, early, as that is when the wind looks best and also I have to pick my daughter up from a sleepover at 9ish! So will be there from 6ish. It's nice and cool then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 I will probably be at the salt lakes from 8-8.30 on Sunday, as it looks like the wind picks up as the morning progresses. Last Sunday a load of the model air-plane dudes had keys to the gate and all parked down there by about 8.30, hoping that doesn't happen again on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hi Mark, Any plans to go out over the Christmas holidays? We will probably be heading down to the salt lake once or twice over the next couple of weeks. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Hi Mark, Any plans to go out over the Christmas holidays? We will probably be heading down to the salt lake once or twice over the next couple of weeks. Hamish Hi Hamish, Will try and get out some time next week as I am getting a new harness tomorrow! And have a new kite which I am waiting to arrive. The wind is looking reasonable early most mornings. Will have to play it by ear to fit in with the family but will hopefully manage a couple of mornings. Have a good Christmas See you soon Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Will probably be down at the lake sometime tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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