schultzie Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 my goal is to have the mountain board top speed by the end of the weekend... as long as i havent broken bones with a toy im bringing down on the weekend Quote
Jon Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 I don't have a photo of my GPS but i did show it to my mum afterwards. Very sad i know but it was a last family holiday before I left the uk. Somehow we managed to be staying near a perfect buggy beach!! You could call her?? Quote
Longbow Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 Are speeds from those hotwheels speedo thingos viable? I was thinking about getting one anyway.. Quote
nigel Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 If your allowed the speeds from that, then I want the 1,482kph that was displayed on my GPS one night when I turned it on at home!! It flashed up that I was in central NSW, then back in Melbourne???? Then told me that crazy speed!! Doubt anyone will top that speed in a hurry:) Quote
nigel Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 Can confirm with witnesses..... Sorry no photo My GPS made it to 69.7 km/h on the dry lake at Kingston this year, with my 2.5 Raptor. I was trying for an even 70, but not so lucky this time. The best speeds I have had would have to be on Lake Gairdner, in SA. Its a dry salt lake, the one they use for the FORD adds on TV. The area we have to play in is around 30km X 15 km and the speed runs here are as fast as you are prepared to push your buggy with the biggest kite you can hang on to, the last time I went my calibrated speedo on the front wheel registered --- It only does this at over 99 km/h........ We have to plan a trip out there Dukey!!! As many of us have GPS' it would be good fun going over the data each of us got for the days run. Lots of stories to tell, or bragging rights:cool: SEE NEW TOPIC! in Meets and Events section for SA: How many people would be interested in a run, out in SA, on the dry lake??? Say 2008 some time?? Quote
sinbad Posted March 6, 2007 Report Posted March 6, 2007 If your allowed the speeds from that, then I want the 1,482kph that was displayed on my GPS one night when I turned it on at home!! It flashed up that I was in central NSW, then back in Melbourne???? Then told me that crazy speed!! Doubt anyone will top that speed in a hurry:) @nigel I'm glad you said one night, it must have been in your dreams Quote
nigel Posted March 7, 2007 Report Posted March 7, 2007 Sorry wasn't dreaming, but I thought I was when I looked at the speed! Quote
Steve Posted March 7, 2007 Report Posted March 7, 2007 Fastest I ever got on my calibrated CatEye bike speedo was 89.8 at Fishermans beach in Vic several eons ago. Had a couple of goes at lake Gairdner but the winds did not co-operate, although a short lived squall came through on dusk one night and blew all those on the lake off to the other side, all of them let go of their kites. One guy had 120mph on his cateye!!! We have some Navman GPS units on special for $199, only 2 or 3 left, they record max speed. Quote
schultzie Posted March 12, 2007 Report Posted March 12, 2007 i did forget to take a photo and my new max would be around 156kmh because of a 2d siginal but i did do 44.5 on the mountain board yesterday at sandy point but if need be i will trace it back using the computer but that may take a while because the gf has it.... Quote
.Joel Posted March 12, 2007 Report Posted March 12, 2007 Nigel scored a 98.5km/h this weekend just passed. Link: http://www.extremekites.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=25226&postcount=62 Regards, Joel Quote
popeyethewelder Posted March 31, 2007 Report Posted March 31, 2007 heres my 76.44kph and 128.9085 kilometers in one session Carl Quote
Luke Posted March 31, 2007 Report Posted March 31, 2007 Hi all, I can't verify this at all apart from my support vehicle matching me for speed at stokton beach today, earlier in the day i got to 70 kmh, on a standard flexi axel buggy with a blade IV 4 meter, a few runs later as the wind picked up i got an 82kmh then a 86 kmh, I cant verify with gps as dont have one (im getting one now though just to make myself legit) it was blowing from the SW which was good for strong one way runs running north the most amazing session i have had, the jeep following was right on my tail and also flashing lights at on coming 4wds to stay well clear, it was hectic. Nobbys at Newcastle was measuring 26 knots at low tide, it was crazy travelling along at a easy 70kmh and then you get hit by a lenghty gust and you just take off again, for one way speed runs the sw is a perfect angle to tune the kite, there were times where i was lifting the kite over 4wd's parked on the beach watching then brining it back down to about 15ft above the beach! sorry cant verify, im getting GPS asap to put stake to my claim! had a couple of sensational OBE's i was wearing a helmet and a motorcycle spine brace as a recent OBE the frame hit me right in the lower back. Got towed back up the beach behind my jeep which was just as good a blast as kiting back the other way! Next low tide SW ill be back with a GPS im going for 90 i still had pretty good control with the kite set low in the window, I couldnt do that speed in a SE blowing right on shore, as the traction would have been dodgy pulling you sideways from the back axel, the SW slightly from over my shoulder made for a perfect kite set.! Till proved, I cant verify apart from support vehicle matching me for speed, GPS next purchase! Quote
Zenon Posted March 31, 2007 Report Posted March 31, 2007 Nobbys at Newcastle was measuring 26 knots at low tide, it was crazy travelling along at a easy 70kmh and then you get hit by a lenghty gust and you just take off again, for one way speed runs the sw is a perfect angle to tune the kite, there were times where i was lifting the kite over 4wd's parked on the beach watching then brining it back down to about 15ft above the beach! Back down to 15ft those are some pretty high 4wd's if you have to put it higher to go over them....my kite normally sits low enough to take out any small children walking along the beach. ie 50cm or less Havent had a chance to get out in the buggy as of yet but maybe....i did manage 33kmph WITHOUT a buggy flying my PL Reactor in 30knts gusting 45. that was me in the air crashing into the ground at 33kmph zee Quote
Luke Posted March 31, 2007 Report Posted March 31, 2007 I had an OBE yesterday at over 70kmh, a gust took me off track I hit a couple of sand mounds near the shore, rode off the first one, knew i was screwed for the second, got my feet out of the footstraps just in time and ejected skyward, it got strong enough yesterday that I could drift sideways while still going forward thank god it was sand, you loose a bit of traction but if you have an OBE it is slightly kinder to your body. For speed runs I prefer sand, for playing and drifting i prefer grass! Quote
Steve Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 Hi Rocketman We call moving forwards and sideways at the same time slideways, only really happens when you are nicely powered in good wind!! Slideways is when life begins in a buggy! :-) Stockton beach is an awesome spot eh? One of my all time favourite buggy places. Let me know if you need a GPS, I have some Garmins and Navmans on special, the Garmin can store data and upload it to a computer or website. I use the Etrex model, even on the water. Quote
Sparky21 Posted April 8, 2007 Report Posted April 8, 2007 Mine is not provable by a GPS, but the lads (Paul, Ben and others) will tell you that I topped out at 85 kph on the soft lake surface. 2.2 Yakuza which had more to come on the day. And now I have the new bearings in the rear axle, I expect to top that over this coming winter. New side rails and a roll cage are next, with a full safety belt system, just in case. (Putting my red eyes on to 120 kph, before the year is out). Currently researching extremely windy spots over the great land mass of Australia, for a serious attempt. Also the lads will also give testament to me being towed a bit faster than this on the lake the last time out there to find out what the buggy does up around the 100 kph mark. Seems that tire pressures even with the road tires on makes a large difference at higher speeds, or maybe it was just the lake surface itself. Glory or death! :-) Cheers Quote
The Duke Posted April 8, 2007 Report Posted April 8, 2007 Seems that tire pressures even with the road tires on makes a large difference at higher speeds, or maybe it was just the lake surface itself. You will find that higher tyre pressures will give you a better top speed, but the ride will get quite a bit bumpier due to the fact that a major part of buggy suspention is in fact the tyres.:download: Cheers, Dukey. Quote
BillyMac Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 No Speed record here but got a personal best of 55km/h today. Man that's movin when ya that low to the beach. It also hurts when yeah leave it and land on the beach at 55km/h (who would a thought sand is that abrasive{NOT}) Got no photo evidence of the GPS as mine won't record top speed.(got photo evidence of the grazes though). Was cruising along fine until I hit a bumpy spot of hard packed sand and the back wheel lifted right about the same time as the wind gusted and A over T I went. Since that day my shoulder has been quite sore. So today I thought I better go and see the Physio. Seems I have injured my supraspinatus:confused: , a bit of deep tissue massage, ultrasound, some stretches and another appoinment next week should fix it. Quote
Luke Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Sand is like wet and dry sand paper rather than a road surface, I have slid down both, sand is not to be taken lightly near the waters edge it is as hard as concrete and you will give yourself some nasty skin loss on your arms and legs, I know exactly what your talking about. Quote
Longbow Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Where'd you find a big enough bit of wet n dry sandpaper, rocketman? Quote
VB Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Glory or death! :-) Jeez gary.....you already had one near death experience:o and there was certainly no glory associated with it.......more like "Stunned Mullet". Hope your new contraption has got the strength to cope with 120kph (has it got an ejection seat!! ) Quote
Sparky21 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 Jeez gary.....you already had one near death experience:o and there was certainly no glory associated with it.......more like "Stunned Mullet". Hope your new contraption has got the strength to cope with 120kph (has it got an ejection seat!! ) Nope this one hasn't got an ejection seat , but maybe the third level of development (rails and a real chassis) should have this one added. It will not happen tomorrow, but I am finding out what is needed at high speed and the currently footprint (wheel base) is not what I want to take to this speed, not the seating and lack of roll bar actually. The speed I am claiming is valid right Paul? (there is a tener in it for you) Cheers Quote
sinbad Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 What do you need an ejection seat for. Chuck the kite up and back quickly that will do the same thing Quote
VB Posted April 11, 2007 Report Posted April 11, 2007 The speed I am claiming is valid right Paul? (there is a tener in it for you) Gary, my wife might be put out if you give me a tener:yes3: ......but does he sing sweetly?! But seriously Gary's claim to his speed is about right Quote
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