graham1963 Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Thinking about getting one, what would people recommend? I have had a look and not seen a similar thread recently. for background I and 5'11'' 12.5 stone and will be running on grass and sometimes sand Using Blades to fly with. Not looking to kill myself or break the 50mph barrier. Price is important but I could be persuaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agger Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Libre no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Monkhouse Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 I've got a PL Comp and I've been happy enough with it but given choice now would go for the Libre. Comes in a choice of pretty colours too ! Cheers Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon C Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 gotta be the libra... or maybe the flexi i'm the same height as u & felt very cramped in my pl comp so eventually chopped it in for a special. very comfy & solid buggy but does scruff up easily due to the powder coating the flexi may be better if u want to do tricks & stuff. the libra is much heavier making it difficult to get up onto 2 wheels but it does make it more stable at speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrob Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Jon C What happened to your colour picture? You were telling me last week that Orange was a manly colour. http://www.flexifoil.com/community/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9165&highlight=blade+colours You are now in B&W, so we can't see you Orange Kite!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon C Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 too windy for the butch orange kite on saturday... got a nice pic of the manly red one tho http://mysite.freeserve.com/flexi_sig/images/1-picture1.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard b Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 i have a pl comp and it does me fine but i am 13 and so i am smaller but it is not very cunferterbol and onec the front bolt come off but that was because i was on bumpy sand but it is very good for doing trick because it is light so al2gether really it is a very good buggy and i like mine a lot it was the my first buggy thanks rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Libre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didie_inc Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Depends what u wanna do!! I am 6' 2" and i have a pl comp!! Bit cramped but i love it for tricking in!! It really light and short, a dream for kicking it up on 2 wheels. However ive also tried a VMax and a Full Race. Both excellent buggies. The full race especially if you can afford it!! I had great fun in a full race with big foots, and swan neck down tube. Probably made so good by the 6m predator mk3 i was flying at the time! The only buggy that i have any doubts about is the flexi. But i know loads of people who love em, so i guess as i said originally it depends what you want it for! Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonemonkey Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 I have a Pl comp 2002 , nicely put together and all the welds are nice , fits in the boot of my car ( with my split rearseat down ) just bye taking the axle off the back ( 2 clips -30 sec job)and I have a polo sized car I am abotu 5,11 and 13.5 stone . It does get a bit uncomfortable after 2.5 hours constant bugging over rough ground but apart from that it is great , I am currently uprating the back and seat area with powermax stuff ( wider axle deeper seat rear suspension ) you might want to consider Marcus ('Darkwater) and tonys stuff at http://www.stratus-design.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/square-metre/PowerMax.htm cheer Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon C Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 I am currently uprating the back and seat area with powermax stuff ( wider axle deeper seat rear suspension ) i fell into the same trap about a year ago i bought my 1st buggy, the pl comp original, which set me back about £225 shortly afterwards, i bought the long downtube for £45 because i found it cramped my style having been tipped out a number of times i then decided to buy the wide axle for £80 so, £350 later (almost the cost of a v-max!), i still had a buggy that was uncomfortable to sit in and rattled at speed i was tempted to get a powerspring to make it more comfortable but decided to cut my losses so sold it for £250 & bought a libra instead had i taken advice off ppl on the forum 1st, i would probably saved myself a great deal of money & a lot of back ache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngsimon Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 http://www.virtualkitestore.com/kite_buggy_reviews.htm try this link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1963 Posted February 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 I am now temped by a v-max, only £60 odd quid dearer than the Special and you get a wider axle straight away. How easy are they to dismantle for the car? I read the special is pretty easy Anyone else had these decisions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngsimon Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 i got a v-max when faced with the same problem last month search for 'cant decide' V-max is bigger and it is easy to take apart about 10 to 12 min fits in to the back of my small car (mazda demio) in 3 bits have to have the back seats down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1963 Posted February 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 After much thought I have gone for the v-max. The extra cost looked worth it as it saves upgrades later and I am looking for something stable to fly along in rather than tricks which I have a board for if I ever get the nerve Also looks pretty mean in the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon C Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 After much thought I have gone for the v-max. a wise choice if i say so myself... why pi55 about in a fiesta when u can afford a vectra! (jon ducks for cover ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1599968574 Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 v max is super stable. you can drift it sideways at 40 or 50 and its perfectly happy. wouldnt fancy it in a flexi and def not the peter lynn!! had a few days with a pl race, was stable but the seat fell apart and it wasnt as nice as the libre!! Go for a vmax!!! you wont regret it. tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jango Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 My first buggy was a Flexi, and it was great, but it entirely depends on what you want to do with it. It's possible the most sturdy, also the easiest to freestyle with, but having bought the wide axle for a bit of stability, it's no racing machine. Very uncomfortable for out and out speed and blatting. With that in mind, if you just want comfort, go for the Libre V-Max, as it is very comfortable and upgradable. Or hold out and save for a Cameleon :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand-Yeti Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 My choice: 1) Libre 2) Flexi 3) Anything except a PL Keep in mind that PL does not provide any noticeable after sales support either. The ones we get here are cheap & nasty but probably OK for people getting into kiting & are strapped for cash. Sand-Yeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Blade Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 I would say flexi for sure for freestyle and libre for racing.Don't know if you could really compare these two against each other imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conti_69 Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 i have just ordered a VMAX. i started on a flexi and got a pl bigfoot with different axle and stuff which was better but still very un-comfortable and unstable. used a VMAX before and was great. so go for a VMAX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasga Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 talk about thread resurrection! its from 2003! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteBoyStu Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 wouldn't touch another peter lynn with a very long barge pole - mine broke so many times i might as well have mad a new buggy with all the welding and replacing of parts! :mad: Flexifoils are rock solid as are libre specials but the libres weigh more than the flexifoils. If you're thinking of freestyling - flexifoil. If beach cruising - libre. Myself? I'm waiting for my Parastorm Typhoon Mk2 to arrive to replace my crappy peter lynn. Furry dice also on order... Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand-Yeti Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 wouldn't touch another peter lynn with a very long barge pole - mine broke so many times i might as well have made a new buggy with all the welding and replacing of parts! :mad: Myself? I'm waiting for my Parastorm Typhoon Mk2 to arrive to replace my crappy peter lynn. Furry dice also on order... Stu Deepest sympathies. Been there, suffered PL as well. Attached pic is my PL comp today. I could have bought 3 PL's for what I have invested in fixing it up. Recent additional home made fabrication is the backrest, which doubles up as rigid tie bar between the two side rails. There is very little twisting on the buggy with this addition. i.e. when blatting along with good pull on buggy, the front wheel is more or less standing straight up instead of leaning over at a horrible angle. Sand-Yeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freejam Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 I am now temped by a v-max, only £60 odd quid dearer than the Special and you get a wider axle straight away. How easy are they to dismantle for the car? I read the special is pretty easy Anyone else had these decisions? Go for the Libre V Max - four bolts to take off the back axle - you can fit wing nuts to make this faster. This is a buggy designed for comfort and hard wear - I've had one for 2 years sea and sand no problems with corrosion. The Special is a lighter build machine and with only slightly less comfort than the V Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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