mimo2001 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Posted May 1, 2008 Hi I am about to move to Perth with my Job from the UK in the next few weeks. I was just about to start some kite lessons as I want to start Kite Buggying - I would like to do all of this in Perth now, I have my own Kite but as the weather here has been that bad it is still in it's wrapper. Does anyone have any ideas where I could get started Thanks - Jeni Quote
squidrunmegzy28 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Posted May 15, 2008 heya Jeni, myself and my girlfriend use this site and we do a bit of buggying...still trying to find sites around perth, but we tend to head out into the country areas.... if you wanna catch up for a chat and a flying session, just message us here... good to see some people showing intrest in the west... regards, squid & kiter_grrl Quote
The Bibbler Posted September 13, 2008 Report Posted September 13, 2008 Warnboro used to have a huge beach back when I was a kid.......is it possible to buggy there.....also....what about the salt lake???? Been a while since I lived in Perth, so I too would like to know where you can buggy for when I visit again rom the UK. Quote
JKS Posted September 13, 2008 Report Posted September 13, 2008 One of the sales reps at work was in Derby last week...... it's about 1700 km from Perth ! ... but you are still way inside the WA. He spotted 4 blowcarters and 2 kite buggiers playing on one of the beaches out of town. Quote
squidrunmegzy28 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 i would love to get up to 80 Mile Beach for a good week long blast... south of Broome, massive tidal flats with good winds....it's a buggiers wet dream! Quote
JKS Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 How ya dooioooooong anyway Mr Squid .... haven't seen much of you latley. Been getting out much ? ,,,, any more piccies of your office Marty Quote
squidrunmegzy28 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 heya marty, havent been around much lately, on here or in the buggy to be honest... still keeping an eye on things every now-and-then though... as for more piccies from the office, i resigned from that office and took deb camping up north, (the last post in the "i love....." series). just had three months off work and am starting a new job on the 1st.... let the games begin! regards, todd Quote
JKS Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 I remember that post .... you werew going fishing or something ... lol 1st eh .... only a few days of freedom to go Good to hear from ya mate ... get back in that buggy and drag kiter girl along with ya Have a good one Marty Quote
Tianui Posted January 6, 2009 Report Posted January 6, 2009 Hi I am about to move to Perth with my Job from the UK in the next few weeks. I was just about to start some kite lessons as I want to start Kite Buggying - I would like to do all of this in Perth now, I have my own Kite but as the weather here has been that bad it is still in it's wrapper. Does anyone have any ideas where I could get started Thanks - Jeni We have a big park by the name of Langely on the foreshore of the river, right in the city. The winds are often perfect and the view is pretty special too. I get in there as often as I can, there are a few beaches around that are ok and some really good ones further afield. WA has some of the best salt lakes around if your up for the travel, though there are a few good ones close to town also. Just post here when your settled in and ready to go. regards Tianui Quote
gum-nuts Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 I live in Rockingham, originally from the UK - I fly an Ozone Flow 5m and am also interested in getting into buggying. I took the kite to Lake Walyungup on Sunday http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&sour ... p&t=h&z=14 have seen a guy down there with a buggy a couple of weeks ago, thats what makes me think I need one! I would be interested in meeting up with fellow land based kiters - and would love to try a buggy. Quote
JKS Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Hey Gum Nuts Welcome to XK mate. You wanna chase up Chook (Forum member) .... he is over your way though I believe he's still a fair way from Perth but over there ... 500 km's nothing right Get your post count up to 5 and you will be able to send him a private message. You will sure be blessed with good winds on the western side of our island ... very envied here in the east! Marty Quote
Chook Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 Yeh too right!!! Only 760kms from Perth. I've yet to buggy with anyone else. Pure white beaches that squeak under foot and huge dune systems with great SE winds from Oct to easter. I spent the day at Hellfire bay (Prettiest beach around Esperance) flying my Revolution 1.5. I was supposed to be supervising a reward picnic for the Ag college. 22 students and 3 teachers had a go on the kite and it only ended up in the drink 3 times. If your ever down this way look me up or I'll be really pissed off. Quote
tinman Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Hi Guys, I'm new here on the forum. Not trying to take over the thread but a quick question. What is the deal with Lake Walyungup? Do you need to join a club to get access? I have a 3.5M Ozone IMP and built a buggy. Just hanging out for some good wind to get a desent Run. I'm up around Midland BTW! Rod Quote
JKS Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Hey Tinman .... welcome to XK. I can't help you with your questions other than I doubt you will need to join a club to gain access ... but don't quote me there. Got any photos of your home grown ? Quote
tinman Posted June 25, 2011 Report Posted June 25, 2011 Hi, No worries. Yep right here. It does weigh a bit but won't bend. lol. I used wheelbarrow wheels. Fitted new bearings. Had a seat laying around at work and got a guy at work to weld it up! It comes apart at the front of the V and the back axel comes off. The wheel stubs are aluminioum and come out with a quick release pin. Packs in the back of a car nicely! Cheers Rod Quote
Chook Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Hey NICE!!! Great choice of colour too. If you ever get to do a road trip, check my playground out. All the beach and dune scenes are where I buggy. Wylie bay, Esperance WA. Quote
tinman Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 Hi Chook, Thanks! I haven't gotten down that way yet. But when I do I'll have to take the buggy! Looks great down there! Rod Quote
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