From: vittles@gate.net (KHV) Subject: Buggy , What is it ? Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 06:04:49 -1000 Organization: Looking at the Lake Message-ID: Can anyone explain what you folks are talking about ? = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: Tone Subject: Re: Buggy , What is it ? Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 03:43:41 -1000 Organization: None Message-ID: <771452772wnr@antb.demon.co.uk> Well a buggy eh ?? Go to Tesco's and pinch a shopping trolley. get a kite, sit in the shopping trolley, fly the kite >>>>>>>>>>> You are buggying !!!! Get the idea ?? Now go back to the hospital, theres a dear ! -- *********************************************************************** Tone@antb.demon.co.uk Space is big....REALLY big ! *********************************************************************** = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: ahclem0013@aol.com (AhClem0013) Subject: Re: Buggy , What is it ? Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 14:01:55 -1000 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Message-ID: <4oardj$ojs@newsbf02.news.aol.com> I took this from buggy news, the official organ of buggy pilots everywhere: THE REGULAR HOW-TO-BUGGY ARTICLE: The biggest secret to successful buggy riding is to develop skills before you develop speed. The image of cruising at speed is the result of basic skills and control. Injury is usually the result of foolishness, not the buggy. First: Use the smallest kite that will work and medium winds. Work the kite to gain speed. When you stop working the kite, speed should drop off. Never let another (or yourself) talk you into more than you can handle. Starting: Get comfortable with the kite and controls before jumping on a buggy. If the kite crashes, get off the buggy and relaunch, then remount. Remember to point the buggy a bit downwind before starting off again. Many pilots leave the buggy pointed where they want to go, and so get popped out sideways when they relaunch. Going: Keep the kite overhead and drop it into the power in the direction of travel to gain speed. With quads, remember the bottom lines only brake the kite, not the buggy. Stopping: Put the kite back overhead to reduce power. Learn to spin the buggy in a 180 degree circle to stop quickly. Don't worry, it is very stable and will not overturn (usually). Turning upwind also scrubs off speed. Try not to let the kite get too far behind you. Surface: Grass and sand require a bit more power than hardpack or pavement. The faster the kite goes, the more power it generates. Winds: Medium winds of 8-16 mph are probably best when learning. The bigger the space you have, the easier and safer it will be. Clear areas downwind are also important when you have to release the kite. Be responsible and safe... And go buggy! == SAFETY STUFF: Remember to use your safety gear whenever you buggy! Set a good example by using the appropriate equipment. Helmets are usually a good idea. Especially when racing. Most buggyers always use gloves, long pants, heeled shoes and eye protection.. Remember, buggy safe and Have Fun Out There! *****************rec.kites + buggy = kitebuggy, starting to get the picture? whenever we meet we cry out POCOCK! still can't believe i'm not at wildwood! == aoxo-dean ps. never ride one, they are totally addictive. pps helmet laws still s*ck! pp&ps buggy naked or die! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: sparks@netcom.com (Steve Millspaugh) Subject: Re: Buggy , What is it ? Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 06:10:17 -1000 KHV (vittles@gate.net) wrote: : Can anyone explain what you folks are talking about ? Check out page 109 of the May 20 issue of Business Week (yes, Business Week). It's a decent expanation for a total newbie. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =