Power Kite Forum - Buggy air pressure?

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posted on 19-8-2015 at 07:20 AM

Buggy air pressure?

I'm curious what people run for air pressure, different for sand or grass,

Mine is a folding PL with oversized tires 16 x 6.5

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posted on 19-8-2015 at 10:21 AM

i run 18# barrows or midis on hardpak sand...wont tell you its correct, but im having a fine time

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posted on 19-8-2015 at 10:33 AM

I give mine a squeeze before heading out and add air til not as squishy.

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posted on 19-8-2015 at 10:37 AM

Max pressure for common tires is 29 psi but most of us run maybe 15 - 20. If it feels good, do it.

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posted on 19-8-2015 at 10:47 AM

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I give mine a squeeze before heading out and add air til not as squishy.

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posted on 19-8-2015 at 11:09 AM

Ha! I didn't think of that. I give it a squeeze too before heading out.

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posted on 19-8-2015 at 11:46 AM

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