chimpy
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new and in needed of some advice please!
hi, sorry to ask what could be a stupid question but here goes.....
.. I have a felxifoil pro team 8, I have had this for a few months and are thinking about another to stack... I also want to get into buggys.. the
question is, is a pro team 8 up to the job of buggys? can i run a stack in a buggy? or should I keep my original kite and get a new/different one for
my buggy???
.. oh I missed one... any recomendations on a cheap starter buggy for soft use, on both sand and grass would be handy.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, sorry for the hundred questions! !
Dan
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kiteguy
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Registered: 12-28-2004
Location: Lost Wages
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Mood: kinda horny
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stacks are just fine for buggying. usually when the wind is higher i fly a stack of stunt kites. alot of times i prefer to fly them because i can get
them in and out of the power faster.
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bondcw
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Registered: 8-4-2004
Location: Somerset
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Mood: Waitin' for wind
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Okay...where to start...
I have a stack of 2x ProTeam8 and 2x Super10s tho I've never had them all up together
Theses are fine for high winds but if you wany to Buggy you are probably better getting a 4-line Kite. As your first 4-line kite a 3-4m is probably a
good start as long as you fly in low winds <10mph to start with. I started with a HQ Beamer 3.6 tho other kites are the PKD Buster 3 or 4m or for
a bit more cash, but better all round kite, the Flexi Bullet 3.5
You will need to get used to flying the kite on your feet before buggying but this shouldn't take too long if you are comfortable with the
Proteam.
Hope this helps...
BTW where do you fly in Dorset and do you ever make the trip to Weston? If you want to meet up and fly let me know...
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chimpy
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hi and thanks for the reply,
I may take you up on that offer as the experance and may come in very usfull, its a treck so would have to plan carfully.
Ive only had my pro team a few months and havent ventured into strong winds yet but im getting there!
I think I may look out for a bullet 3.5 tho as lots of people seem to rate them highly.
How much difference is a 4 line to a 2 flying wise? Am i correct in saying that the back to are 'brake' lines??
look forward to hearing from you.
Dan
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kchunks
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Registered: 5-26-2004
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Mood: If I complained I would be out of line.
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The two lines that attach to the bottom of the foil are brake lines. I would also recommend going for the 4 line kite and get used to it before you
jump in the buggy.
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chimpy
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Thanks for your advice....
kite update....
I have got myself a bullet 3.5 ready to get used to it before the buggy comes along. I also managed to get a stacker 6 so my lady can join in!! (and
also stacking protental with my pro 8  and also found a second hand super 10 to
compleat the flexifoil line up! ! ! !
Now cant wait to have my eyes opened and arms pulled off.
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bondcw
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Registered: 8-4-2004
Location: Somerset
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Mood: Waitin' for wind
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Enjoy the bullet! I fly with a young lass who has the 2.5 and am trying to arrange a day with a work colleague who has a 1.5 and 4.5 they are very nice to learn with as they stay in the air well and turn very
smoothly compared to the cheaper kites.
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chimpy
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woohoo!
I flew my 3.5 bullet in winds that I wouldnt of got out of bed for normaly and boy am i glad I tested it in such low winds, there was enough for me to
manover it where and when I wanted to and to feel comfortable, any larger winds and I wouldnt of got to grips with the bars (coming from power kits
6,8and 10 flexifoils) cant wait for a wee bit more (but not a lot!) wind to feel more of its power.... must go look for a buggy now!
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