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Whether on grass, sand or dry lake bed,
Kite Buggying is an exciting wind sport in its own right. Sitting
inches from the ground on the Stainless Steel Buggy, you are propelled
by highly maneuverable 4 line kites. Adjusting the kite for optimum
efficiency with your hands and steering the Buggy with your feet.
Flying lines are usually 75 feet long and with a little practice
you're able to cruise around and get back to where you began.
As with all sports activities, it is important to seek professional
advice before starting.
Where and How
You can Kite Buggy on any flat open space with constant 'clean'
wind. Trees, buildings and people are to be avoided. Hard packed
sand, (hard enough to bycicle on) or a grassy sports field, (with
permission) are best to get started on. Learn to fly your kite
well, before getting into the buggy. Start with a small kite.
As basic guidelines; In the early stages, position the kite overhead,
were the pull is minimized and then get into the buggy. Point
the buggy about 70 degress off downwind and steer the kite gradually
into the power zone on your downwind side until you begin to move
forward. The leading edge of the kite generally points in the
direction of travel, not straight up. Do not allow the kite to
get too far into the power zone as the pull may become excessive.
If you steer the buggy too far downwind you will initially accelerate,
but the flying lines will slacken as you catch up to the kite.
Steering the buggy too far upwind will cause forward motion to
stop and if the kite is low and downwind, you will be dragged
sideways. To slow down, steer the buggy upwind and fly the kite
high and out of the power zone. 180 degree turns should be quite
tight with the buggy, so as not to travel too far downwind and
catch up to the kite. Gradually slow down, bring the kite to a
high position and turn it, then turn the buggy towards downwind,
trying to maintain tension in the flying lines. Once you've mastered
the basics, try a dry lake-bed for some of the best kite buggying
around!
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