rtz
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Location: Edmond, OK
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Side Rail Foam Mod
Almost as good as having a seat belt. Functional; but it's hard on the eyes. Granted; I don't see it while I'm riding. I don't think I'll ever get
used to the look though.
We're just so used to seeing it with the 3" foam.
This is a 6" foam "yoga roller".
The stock china grey foam seems unobtainable. Using "pool noodles"; that type foam once smashed goes flat.
This roller foam is kinda the same way. I got this to test as it was cheap. If I was to stay with this; when it needs replacing; I would get an EVA
foam roller.
They make these rollers in 12", 18", and 36". I got one 36". If you go this route; cut it in two before you pierce the hole into it. Reading up
online; seems no drill bit was up to task. Recommended method is to use a piece of 1" copper pipe and sharper the end using a grinder. Did that and
it cut nicely.
The buggy is actually more comfortable this way while at the same time; being a really snug fit. I don't think I'll fit with my winter clothes. I
find myself relaxing into one of the sides as I'm cruising. I've had several moments when the kite would have normally made me light in the seat or
had that started but not complete OBE. Just the initial yank but not enough to exit the buggy. With this foam; the buggy stays with me in those
situations. I've had moments when the buggy tires seemed to be 1" off the ground; or me and it were pulled sideways.
I will most likely make some curved side rails. I'd like to find a source for that stock grey foam. It's different and nicer than the standard "pipe
insulation" sold at the hardware stores.
Can't really tell from this photo; but I am absolutely wedged in there. And my foam isn't even centered.
After a session:
Sting 1.7, 2.4 - Flow 2, 3, 4, 5 - Reactor 2.2, 2.8, 3.5, 4.4, 5.5 - Yakuza 2.2, 2.7 - JOJO 9
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bigkid
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Nice job
I have done somewhat the same thing. As for wrapping the foam I used a cloth type tape. Same stuff you binde books with, it comes in different colors
and width.
Appex buggy, Libre hardcore buggies.
Flexboardz. Blokarts.
PKD Century Soulflys. NPW's. Nasa Stars.
A few other less flown oddballs,
Line sets from 10" to 328" or 2m to 100m.
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Windstruck
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Location: St George, UT, USA
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Nice innovation! Agreed, it does look a touch funky. First thing I thought of when I looked at it was "booster rockets" Maybe you could build on that theme and have some fun with the funk.
Born-Kites:
RaceStar+ (3.0m, 5.0m, 7.0m, 9.0m, 14.0m)
RaceStar (9.0m, 11.0m)
NasaStar-4 (2.5m, 4.0m, 5.5m, 7.0m)
NasaStar-3 (custom 3.2m)
Flysurfer Kites:
Peak-5 (2.5m)
Buggy:
Peter Lynn BigFoot+ nose & tail; midsection VTT rail & seat kit; home-brewed AQR
NAPKA Member US2815
SWATK Member UT0003
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Wind_dog
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Ohhh, booster rockets, nice idea.
With faux flames like this for night rides:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg4I11Uvv3g
Always on the steep part of the learning curve.
Gin Shaman2 6m, 12m
Flysurfer Peak1 6m, Peak2 9m,Peak4, 3m
Misc. other kites, never getting out of their bags.
Riding a Libre Fullrace with an AQR on the beach
Riding a Blokart inland when gust factor > 4
And a couple Manta Singles for friends to ride.
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Windstruck
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Registered: 5-16-2015
Location: St George, UT, USA
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EXACTLY
Born-Kites:
RaceStar+ (3.0m, 5.0m, 7.0m, 9.0m, 14.0m)
RaceStar (9.0m, 11.0m)
NasaStar-4 (2.5m, 4.0m, 5.5m, 7.0m)
NasaStar-3 (custom 3.2m)
Flysurfer Kites:
Peak-5 (2.5m)
Buggy:
Peter Lynn BigFoot+ nose & tail; midsection VTT rail & seat kit; home-brewed AQR
NAPKA Member US2815
SWATK Member UT0003
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