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FreeFlyFrog
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![[*]](./images/perspective/default_icon.gif) posted on 12-31-2006 at 01:54 AM |
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Dream Buggy
So the new year is here and circumstances make it that I have now started a partnership with some friends and we are going to start a US Based buggy
manufactury! Soooooooo, these buggies are yet to be designed, so I would love to here from you what your dream buggy would be, what do you want to see
it ook like, feel, etc, PLEASE TELL ME! I really want to know.....Who knows your suggestion might show up in the final design!
2.0m Samurai 2
3.0m Samurai 2
4.9m Blade IV
5.5m Bullet
7.5m Frenzy 07
7.7m Crossfire
12.0m Frenzy 07
Flexi buggy for now.....
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Tigger
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 08:02 AM |
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Your tooo late, it's already beeen done. The buggy you are dreaming about is a Libre V-Max Full Race / fitted with a Big Foot fork and tires all
around.
Keepin' The Sunny Side Up & The Dirty Side Down!
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KYTE SLINGER
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 09:17 AM |
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Stainless or steal ?
standard or race buggy?
I have concept designs for race rear ends.....
? what's the price point were you looking for....
HELP ME HELP ! YOU give me some kind of specs... to work with and I can design
Dream buggy carbon-fiber but lets be realistic who is going to front 5000,00 for a mach-up
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Pablo
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 10:15 AM |
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The V-max with BF's is a sweet setup, but for our small parks you really need a small light bug to get up to speed in a hurry. We're more after
stuff along the lines of the standard Flexi bug, with a braced back axle for tricking.
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SecondWind
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 11:46 AM |
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Sounds great! If the price is right - I would get one...
Are there any other US buggy makers now?
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woodneers
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 12:40 PM |
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I will volunteer myself as a test dumby!
It is always windy here! Kites : profoil 1.5 pkd buster 5.5 flexi bullet 7.0
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zloty
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 03:32 PM |
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I'm with Pablo and David,light is way to go - for freestyle.Would that be nice to have bag full of accesories to switch from freestyle to race or big
foot?
Happy New Year.
Slawek
my bag;
fury 2.0
razor 4.5
razor 5.5 for sale $250
blade III 3.0
blade IV 4.9
blade IV 6.5
Sabre2 12 for sale $500
custom flexifoil buggy for freestyle
wide axle flexifoil buggy
home made buggy
mbs comp 16
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KYTE SLINGER
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 04:18 PM |
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Rockville buggys is design by a group out for Utah,  were it is welded that
I can't remember...
wind chariot use to be from the good ol'USA
I do have to wounder why with all this buggy jumping going on...nobody has manufacturer a seat belt to market
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zloty
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 05:14 PM |
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Maybe because there is only 2 guys I know in US that buggy jump  I would
love to see more, just to speed up my level of freestyle and jumping.Am I only one lonely jumper in US?
Slawek
my bag;
fury 2.0
razor 4.5
razor 5.5 for sale $250
blade III 3.0
blade IV 4.9
blade IV 6.5
Sabre2 12 for sale $500
custom flexifoil buggy for freestyle
wide axle flexifoil buggy
home made buggy
mbs comp 16
my gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/slawek2006/sets/ |
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FreeFlyFrog
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 06:16 PM |
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thanks the response, we'll probably start the designing with a freestyle buggy with possible accesories to convert the buggy to specific use
(freestyle, race, cruise,...). Then we'll work on a fll race buggy, libre watchout...
2.0m Samurai 2
3.0m Samurai 2
4.9m Blade IV
5.5m Bullet
7.5m Frenzy 07
7.7m Crossfire
12.0m Frenzy 07
Flexi buggy for now.....
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elkiter
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 06:34 PM |
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FreeFlyFrog,
Just a question...
Would you also take custom modifications on existing buggies?
Peace, Love & Powerkites
My Arsenal:
Predator Mark III 2.8m (Sold)
Jojo RM+ 3.0m
Jojo RM 3000
U-Turn Nitro EVO II 3.1m (Sweet!!! Thanks Ripsession!)
U-Turn Butan 3.5m (For Sale)
Jojo RM 4000 (For Sale)
Jojo RM+ 5.0m
U-Turn Butan 6.5m
Quadrifoil XXL (For sale)
Libre V-max Fullrace (V4A) Stainless Steel
Modified PL Comp with Rear Sus
NAPKRA #US50
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Pablo
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 06:51 PM |
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I don't think you'll ever find a buggy marketed with a seat belt option, most of them claim the bug is only for cruising up and down a beach at
15mph. As soon as they say it's for jumping, they may get stuck with some liability issues related to buggy jumping injuries.
As far as I know, Jellis is the only guy around that makes a proper velcro strap style belt but I'm pretty sure he doesn't reffer to it as a buggy
jumping belt either. Still got to give him a shout on that one, my car seatbelt's working, but his setup seems way better.
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FreeFlyFrog
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| posted on 12-31-2006 at 11:06 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elkiter
FreeFlyFrog,
Just a question...
Would you also take custom modifications on existing buggies? |
We sure do it depends on what you want....contact me at freeflyfrog77@yahoo.com or you can call me at 415 374 5272
Thomas
On another note, anyone have any sexy, witty or clever names for buggies or even the company, the best name will get a tshirt and a mention on the web
site (TBA) Thanks again for all the response. You can contact me directly if you have any questions, suggestions. etc.
2.0m Samurai 2
3.0m Samurai 2
4.9m Blade IV
5.5m Bullet
7.5m Frenzy 07
7.7m Crossfire
12.0m Frenzy 07
Flexi buggy for now.....
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Bladerunner
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Buggies'R'us ( o.k. someone can do better ! )
Easy breakdown for transport. 2 sets of easy swap wheels. For beach and hard surface.
I don't have any real experience jumping with it yet but my Velcro strap seems like a perfect seatbelt so far. I put some red tape at one end for
easy tear away.
 Cheap at the Marine shop !
Kites:1.5 SLE Rev', 2.5m Profoil , 4.9m QuadrifoilXL kitesurfer, 3m Pansh Blaze, 5m Pansh Ace, , 9m Flexi Blade II, 7m Flysurfer Pulse , 4.6m
NPW-5,
Peter Lynn :15m Charger , 15m Synergy, 10m Charger, 4.6m S-arc, 5m Peel, 4.2m , 6.4, 8.5 C-Quads
Rides: Flexi / P.L. Frankin'Buggy , 170 switch board, Shaped + straight skiis, Technica + Coyote blades. Core 95 ATB. Skorpian Skates.
Skatewing
KC96
Ripsession Kiteboarding Shop
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ripsessionkites
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Mood: Heading to Worldcup to race the best!!! Countdown until September begins now, practice, practice and more practice.
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my dream buggy ... XXRACER Std., with Weight Set and add some 3-Spoke Alum. Rims too. if you can copy this, i'd buy it, since it would be cheaper
than having it shipped from overseas to canada.
http://www.xxracer.nl/
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wjb
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| posted on 1-1-2007 at 06:13 PM |
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Are any buggys made out of aluminum?
North 08 Rhino 12m
North 09 Rebel 10m
North 09 Rebel 7m
Ozone Flow 2m
Nobile 555 145
Amundson Custom 6'
Roush Morphius Skimboard
Kracked Skulls M1
Burton King 167
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KYTE SLINGER
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| posted on 1-1-2007 at 06:22 PM |
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aluminum
YUP!
Para Storm......
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blown
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 12:38 AM |
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FANDANGOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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Sand-Yeti
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 03:50 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KYTE SLINGER
Stainless or steel ?
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I build my own buggies specifically for buggying in sand dunes and covering long distances because I have a fair sized desert to buggy in.
I built my latest buggies from mild steel, got them either zinc plated or powder coated.
I prefer the zinc coated ones, which I paint afterwards.
I never have rust problems but there again I don't buggy by the sea and it very rarely rains.
I made my first buggies from stainless & found that they were more prone to fatigue cracking than mild steel.
I used to have problems with side rails bending/breaking until I changed to rectangular tube. I use 25 X 50 X 2mm thick M.S. tube now. Works a
treat.
Dream buggy should have 20 mm dia. stub axles or axle bolts on the rear.
15mm dia. front axles work well but don't go smaller.
Front fork should be wide enough to accomodate a bigfoot lite.
Dream buggy should have a decent seat & comfy backrest.
Sand-Yeti
Sand-Yeti
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elkiter
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 09:51 AM |
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I don't think they ever went into production, but I'm still drooling over the
B1 Project
Peace, Love & Powerkites
My Arsenal:
Predator Mark III 2.8m (Sold)
Jojo RM+ 3.0m
Jojo RM 3000
U-Turn Nitro EVO II 3.1m (Sweet!!! Thanks Ripsession!)
U-Turn Butan 3.5m (For Sale)
Jojo RM 4000 (For Sale)
Jojo RM+ 5.0m
U-Turn Butan 6.5m
Quadrifoil XXL (For sale)
Libre V-max Fullrace (V4A) Stainless Steel
Modified PL Comp with Rear Sus
NAPKRA #US50
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ExLax
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 05:59 PM |
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having the name "whacky racers" would be pretty fantastic. I know theres a game out there by that name and buggying always brings back the memories
of riding custom cars around. Think of the possibilities of a logo with that name!
I dont know if anyone has taken this name for a bug but... Trick-Trike...that would be pretty great as well. I would be lured into buying one.
KITES:
Beamer II 2.5
Beamer II 3.6
Bullet 7.0
Blade IV 6.5
BUGGY:
Peter Lynn CompXR+
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Pablo
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 09:39 PM |
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I was always fond of Beach Buggies.
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FreeFlyFrog
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| posted on 1-2-2007 at 11:16 PM |
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Wow guys, thanks for the responses so far! We're listening and taking notes, trust me. Meanwhile the mock up for the first buggy starts soon. We
still haven't picked the name yet so keep the suggestions comming. I'll try to get a web site up soonest and let you guys in on the progress.
2.0m Samurai 2
3.0m Samurai 2
4.9m Blade IV
5.5m Bullet
7.5m Frenzy 07
7.7m Crossfire
12.0m Frenzy 07
Flexi buggy for now.....
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zloty
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| posted on 1-3-2007 at 02:02 PM |
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Hey tomas how about ,,narly or speedfire'' 
Slawek
my bag;
fury 2.0
razor 4.5
razor 5.5 for sale $250
blade III 3.0
blade IV 4.9
blade IV 6.5
Sabre2 12 for sale $500
custom flexifoil buggy for freestyle
wide axle flexifoil buggy
home made buggy
mbs comp 16
my gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/slawek2006/sets/ |
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elkiter
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| posted on 1-3-2007 at 02:12 PM |
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Thomas,
If you ever come up with a cross between race & freestyle buggy,
maybe you can name it Drag 'n Fly.
(a dragonfly is a kind of bug)
Peace, Love & Powerkites
My Arsenal:
Predator Mark III 2.8m (Sold)
Jojo RM+ 3.0m
Jojo RM 3000
U-Turn Nitro EVO II 3.1m (Sweet!!! Thanks Ripsession!)
U-Turn Butan 3.5m (For Sale)
Jojo RM 4000 (For Sale)
Jojo RM+ 5.0m
U-Turn Butan 6.5m
Quadrifoil XXL (For sale)
Libre V-max Fullrace (V4A) Stainless Steel
Modified PL Comp with Rear Sus
NAPKRA #US50
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wjb
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| posted on 1-3-2007 at 04:11 PM |
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Speedair
Cirrus
Mirage
Just a couple of ideas for names. I wear an XL by the way
North 08 Rhino 12m
North 09 Rebel 10m
North 09 Rebel 7m
Ozone Flow 2m
Nobile 555 145
Amundson Custom 6'
Roush Morphius Skimboard
Kracked Skulls M1
Burton King 167
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woodneers
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| posted on 1-3-2007 at 05:57 PM |
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How about SAND BLASTER? It sounds fast and fun!
It is always windy here! Kites : profoil 1.5 pkd buster 5.5 flexi bullet 7.0
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popeyethewelder
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| posted on 1-4-2007 at 12:09 PM |
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Just put the finishing touches to my dream buggy, but I really need two buggies, one for the beach, one for the field.
The 06 Fandango was good for both though I have to say, and I will build a stainless version when I get the time.
In the mean time, the PTW Panther has been sold, and so once I have added covers and decals my new bug will be my dream beach buggy, 60 by 40 swan
neck, BF Lite on the front aysemtrics on the rear, 1750 wheel centres and a 48mm by 1520 wide rear axle.
Here's a sneak preview http://pic7.piczo.com/Popeyethewelder/?g=17734872&cr=7
Carl
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KYTE SLINGER
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| posted on 1-4-2007 at 03:16 PM |
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Very nice popeye
do you use a water jet to cut your plate work
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kitemaker4
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| posted on 1-4-2007 at 06:19 PM |
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Nice looking buggy Popeye. Thanks for posting all the pics. Good reading.
Susan
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PKD Broozas: 2, 3, 4 and 5.5 meter
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