What Buggy?

[Greengiant]

I am thinking about getting a buggy. I am 6' 2" 18 stone. Can anyone recommend a good buggy. I am thinking about a PL Comp, any thoughts?

[buggy munky]

Hi the best buggy to get is the flexi its a good around buggy .Iam on the big side and have no problems with the flexi take my wieght find and is well made thats just my susgestion tho but reckonmend a flexi have fun what ever you get tho .

[bladeII4.9]

go for a flexi, its a bit more than the plc but i have looked at it in the shop and it looks better than the plc. it has a wider seat so that u can shift ur position depending on the kite and its got better footpegs. also the seat is better. i havent actualy buggied in the flexi ive just sat in it in a shop.

[mdou]

Greengiant - I'm in the same position as you as I'm just about to get a buggy.

 

I too am 6'2 & about nearly 16 stone.

Have a look on this link:

 

Kite Buggy Reviews at Prokites.Com

 

The review seems very good & fair and will give you a chance to make your mind up.

 

I should be getting a Libre special when I can afford it as it seems the best bet for a tall chap like me (us?)

I have used the Flexi 2001 as well -

which I found very good.

[Bob Monkhouse]

I'm 6'3'' and 15.5 stone and my PL Comp is fine for me but would defo go for the Libre Special having tried one since.

 

More solid, roomier and better quality.

 

Cheers Bob.

[Draggin]

I will be getting a buggy in the next 6 weeks at the mo my top three are

 

Libre Special

Flexi with wide rear axle

PL Comp XR

 

I have had a go in a V-Max but unfortunately my piggy bank won't stretch that far.

 

The other question is where everybody going to get one from??

 

Tim

[youngsimon]

try this link

 

http://www.flexifoil.com/community/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9375

 

or search for "which buggy"

 

i liked the special but got a v-max and a lived in the shed for a while

 

all GOOD kite shops seem to be the same price

 

http://www.coastguard-kites.com/ you get "freestuff"

 

http://www.powerkiteshop.com/ price promise gave me a good price for a v-max

 

http://www.kiteshop-uk.com/ might do a good price (worked for me)

 

or go abroad to http://www.kite-sales.com/en/ or http://www.trick-of-the-eye-kites.co.uk/

 

http://www.kite-sales.com/en/ now have a better price list and is easer to buy from

 

look at this link if you are thinking of a Peter Lynn buggy

http://www.virtualkitestore.com/erol/erol.html

you might want to find out why they are not selling them at the moment

[Draggin]

Cheers Simon

 

The PL comp XR is there new one which has only been out a few months, but it only got a narrow rear end so I don't think it will move from No.3 in my list.

 

I guy down are way has started to produce wide rear ends for flexi buggies that also add a few inches in lenght as well. I guess those axle cheaper than the flexi wide so it might be one of those.

 

Tim

[Ginger]

I can vouch for the strength of the flexi buggy as I am 17 stone but I'm only 5'11 tall. mates of mine who are taller do struggle slightly with it.

 

:D

[bungle]

the best of both

use Flexi 2002 buggy,

PL seat

and a swan neck down tub this set up lowers the ride and seat depth making it more stable in the turns and better for tricking.

one last addition a back rest.

[bladeII4.9]

y the pl seat??? the flexi is better

[Greengiant]

Thanks for the opinions guys. I think the best thing to do is to go and sit in some.

[Jonesing4Wind]

I am 6' 4" and 16 stone. I have no real complaints about my PLCrap 2002, but then again I have not been in any other buggies. From what I hear, a v-max is about the best, but who can afford that? just my 2 sense..... :~)

[bungle]

The PL seat is ajustable so you can have it as deep as you like, that way you tuck into the side rails.

less chance of a (top fule blow out) being pulled out of the seat sideways in the turns at full speed.

[Kiteboyza]

Have a look at the Chameleon Pagona 3 at http://www.kitedynamics.co.uk at £495 you get a whole lot of buggy for your money man......i'm so gonna get one

[Guest the guvnor]

or for a few quid more (well quite a bit more) u can buy the bigger daddy. the iguana from cameleon. this is a monster buggy and im yet to flip it. wieghing in at 65kg with bigfoots, its a real beach cruiser.

[oo]

Have you considered the Libre V-Max, it's a great buggy, and I would say a happy medium...

[Symo]

Mmmmmmmmmmm V-max. Ideal cruising buggy