DIGGY Posted June 29, 2003 Report Posted June 29, 2003 Has anyone had experience of buggying with a 3.5 m bullett? I have just found a site that will supply a new 3.5 bullett for £215 RRP £239. before I commit, can you tell me if its ok to buggy with or just recreational. Diggy Quote
cobbsunited Posted June 29, 2003 Report Posted June 29, 2003 hi there the 3.5 bullet is a very fast kite,i have had this kite for about a month now.my mate used it to buggie with he found it really good,in winds of 5mph the kite flys well and in 15mph and up its turns into a very powerfull kite i think its an all rounder.but not a lot of lift.but it is a buggy kite i give it 8 out of ten,but put 500lb main lines and 300lbs brake lines you will need these in higher winds.hope that helps. Quote
Froggy Posted June 29, 2003 Report Posted June 29, 2003 I've just bought one. (paid full whack! - thanks mate!) I've only flown it a couple of times (on its own), but in a minimal breeze it certainly pulls. and it's obvious the power is in the edge of the window, so it should be good for traction. I've not got a buggy, so I'm only guessing, but it should be good. Quote
psychotic_eddy Posted June 29, 2003 Report Posted June 29, 2003 Bullet is a stable easy to fly very good buggy engine, but if you are after a lot of speed then go for the razor or raptor, they may be a bit more tricky to fly but do the job extremely well. For general buggying / learning to buggy though I would thoroughly reccomend the bullet. Quote
Jo0lz Posted June 29, 2003 Report Posted June 29, 2003 Don't forget the LITTLE DEVIL The 3m is about the same price as a 3.5m Bullet and my LITTLE DEVIL pulls like a train easily got up to 35mph, and maxed out at 55mph, the first time I flew my LITTLE DEVIL 3M at Hoylake. Plus its an OZONE product and beautifully made IMHO Jo0lz Quote
Tom183 Posted June 30, 2003 Report Posted June 30, 2003 Bullets are more of an intermediate kite than the LD's, but mainly because they're less well-behaved - they don't have that much additional power until you get to the higher end of their windrange. Ozone's build quality is noticably better, and the LD's are more stable and easier to handle - which can be a very good thing in certain conditions... In 15mph winds, the 3.5 has quite a bit of oomph, I've only had it out with the buggy one time in those conditions, and it was a while ago when I was somewhat newer to buggying. Hit racekites.com to read the details. Quote
Nutty Boy Posted June 30, 2003 Report Posted June 30, 2003 Am thinking of getting one, was at Windfest at Hunstanton this weekend and the flexi guy pretty much talked me into one! - where can you get it that cheap?!?!?!?!? Quote
DIGGY Posted June 30, 2003 Author Report Posted June 30, 2003 I too was at Hunstanton I too spoke to the chap at Flexifoil I too nearly bought one I too got bloody sun burnt go to http://www.windseekers.co.uk for some cracking savings!!! Diggy Quote
Nutty Boy Posted June 30, 2003 Report Posted June 30, 2003 LMAO!!!!! Yeh weather wasn't too bad was it!!! Saturday night was top!!!!! Will give windseakers a try!! cheers dude!! Quote
Rouxstar Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 Definately recommend the Bullet providing you have a reasonable understanding of the whole four line process. Well made and seems good value. I too found somewhere in Essex knocking them out for £215 but it was a case of '...put your name down and we'll call you'. That was three weeks ago. Needless to say, http://www.powerkiteshop.com got my £235.95 and I got the kite the next day. Enjoy!! Quote
Brother Dave Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 I hate to say this but 3.5 is rubbish but the 2.5 bullet is far better:( Quote
Guest stevie malone Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 i have a 3.5 bullet and it is the bussiness for buggying i would highly recomend it as i have not had one bad day out with it. i got it when they first came ou t and all my mates have followed suit. if you need any more info call me on 07986 679 733 cheers stevie malone kites 1.4 pkd buster 2.0 areia bronto 3.5 bullet 5.0 ozone frenzy flexifoil sport buggy exit mountain board Quote
andy mcmahon Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 carl@trick-of-the-eye-kites.co.uk £200 for 3.5 Quote
Rouxstar Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 Please justify your claim of 'Rubbish' Mr Furmage. Quote
mee Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 I am looking to get a 3m kite and need to make my mind up between the Bullet and the LD. The LD is without doubt well made. Which kite pulls harder in lower winds? Prices are about the same. What about the new Peter Lynn Rebbel that is about to be launch in the next few weeks. It is meant to put the LD and Bullets to shame?. From an aesthetic point of view which looks better flying, LD or Bullet? Quote
brossiekoppie Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 sure, it's a great kite to buggy, very fast and an enourmous power. Bros Quote
Brother Dave Posted July 3, 2003 Report Posted July 3, 2003 Originally posted by Rouxstar Please justify your claim of 'Rubbish' Mr Furmage. Well I used one the other day and It kept falling from the sky in a heap plus when I tweeked the brake to turn it just kept looping yes it has some pull but it just did not feel right but the 2.5 bullet was a dream to use it was more fun than the 3.5. sorry to say. Quote
Tom183 Posted July 3, 2003 Report Posted July 3, 2003 If there's enough wind for the 2.5, the 3.5 is even better - assuming your kit is put together correctly, or you know what adjustments to make if it isn't. Loops are a textbook sign of too-short brakes (or too-long power lines), same thing if the kite is reluctant to get airborne or flys extremely slowly... Quote
Rouxstar Posted July 3, 2003 Report Posted July 3, 2003 Originally posted by David Furmage when I tweeked the brake to turn it just kept looping How come you needed to tweak the brake? My Bullet flew straight out of the bag. The brake lines seem perfect length and the kite is so stable that with a bit of practice you can literally spin it like the Revolution. I did have to move the kite killer bungees as they applied a bit of brake pressure but other than that, no problems. Granted, the 2.5 is much faster, but then you'd expect that anyway. Sounds like you may have had a Friday afternoon model. Quote
Jo0lz Posted July 3, 2003 Report Posted July 3, 2003 ACTUALLY its.. carl@trick-of-the-eye-kites.co.uk £205 for Bullet3.5 inc. P&P BUT none in stock till next week!! I'm waiting on a SeaBlue3.5 as the Missus' B'Day pressie Jo0lz Quote
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