TDogg Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 I normally buggy without a harness but after recently getting a 5.5 Century I decided it was a good idea to get one so I invested in a dakine speed seat. I'm finding it difficult to get grips with using the harness whilst buggying, movement is much restricted, which is making flying the kite a lot harder. Is it just a case of getting used to it and adjusting flying technique, or is there more to it. Any advice would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuddasteve Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Yeah, if you have the roller... ok It its the hook, the strop likes to slip out. Either way, i would reccomend talking to Buggykiller ( Dave - Antigravity - Leeds ) He is a buggy instructor And he has a new product - kind of a Q/R swivel roller system With it, it makes handling the kite so slick and smooth that you can even take one hand off and fly - when you need to pick your nose or wave at the crowds..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Hi i have the same truble tring to yet use the harnes i have (roler bump and jump). it is taking a lot to get use to the way it flys and the diff center of gravety. but it is meaning i can buggy for longer and harder. Greenman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgy Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 you dont say if the seats got a hook or a pully wheel on, if its got a hook go get a pully, there soooo much better. Next time theres not much wind & its sunny go to your local spot & take a small kite & your harness, Sit on the floor with the harness on & practice flying the kit in the harness. sitting down will restrict your movement like when your in a buggy but, if you use a little kite, wont end up with you hurting your self. Also when your in the buggy think about how the handles are oriented, you dont have to have to hold them verticaly. me chris Hold the handles horizontaly when turning & you can swing them all over the place. burgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDogg Posted May 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Cheers Burgy, That all makes sense, I've got a roller bar, so that's a step in the right direction. I'll try what you say this Weekend and get a bit of practice in before Wallop. P.S. I couldn't access the links you put in, is the site down or is it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the guvnor Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 dude, good tips, thats how i started with the harness. flying stationary standing and sitting to get the idea of the difference the position makes with regard to center of gravity. my advice for the first few sessions run with the kite clipped into the harness whilst going straight and take the kite out of the harness whilst turning. that way u wont get any suprises when u turn, i.e. lifted out or dragged out of the buggy. as u get more confident try a slow turn with the kite, but beware that u dont have the dampening effect of your arms if the kite suddenly pulls u violently. seek me out at middle wallop if u need any further tips.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDogg Posted May 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Cheers Guvnor, By the way I was the billy no mates sat next to you at the bar at the last meeting, I was gonna introduce myslef to you after the meeting but you shot off pretty quick, I'll seek you out at wallop. Colin mentioned the next meeting is going to be in the beer tent, should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasga Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Colin mentioned the next meeting is going to be in the beer tent, should be fun will you guys then, at the NHBC meeting, be able to pay attention (and no. .its not the house builders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDogg Posted May 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Originally posted by rasga will you guys then, at the NHBC meeting, be able to pay attention (and no. .its not the house builders That's what I was wondering, depends when he's thinking of having the meeting, before too much ale or swamp donkey has been quaffed would probably be advisable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaygee Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Originally posted by rasga will you guys then, at the NHBC meeting, be able to pay attention (and no. .its not the house builders NHBC are not House Builders!, they are a warrenty and insurance provider for new homes!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgy Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 I can get to the pics, If you want see them go to the parakart section of WSYC & have a browse throught he pics there. burgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeII4.9 Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 about flyin with a harness, when i started usin a harness i found that it suited my style of flying perfectly and now i allways use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrenmike Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 C yr next week and you'll see how everybody does it where'd you get yr speed seat from,the previous posts ave said the best tips and see yr there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowcaps Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 I use a hook with my speedseat and find the resistance eases control, when turning with a harness, I always do a little flick away from the kite before turninq towards the kite, it helps keep the lines under tension and if you do a downturn, it flicks you round without lifting you out of the buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDogg Posted May 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Cheers for the advice everyone, see you all at Wallop. adrenmike, I got the speed seat from Airboss. http://www.airbossworld.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrenmike Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 cheers Tdogg i know gary,see u at wallop mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsleythefirst Posted May 18, 2003 Report Share Posted May 18, 2003 I was round the local park yesterday evening for about an hour - the wind was all over the place and not very constant - but I tried your handle suggestion. It works a treat. I will use this method in the buggy from now on... Cheers Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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