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One of the oldest kitepowered sports riders sit down and control the kites whist steering the buggy with legs Buggies can be 2, 3 or 4 wheeled – however 3 wheels are the most common They are made out of Alloy to keep weight down Riders can Race or do Freestyle tricks once they have got the required skills.
• Sizes 3 - 15 m. • Made of Rip stop with Dynema lines • Line lengths 15-30 m • The most common sizes however are 3.5 – 12 m. • The kites can be flown with a bar or handles and can have 2 lines in their simplest form to 4 lines enabling the kite to be depowered. • Kitebuggying – will create a pull in the arms and can be done by children as young as 10 under guidance • Can use Harnesses to hold more power • Usually done on open fields inland, parks and beaches • Requires flat areas to learn • Some riders are now riding hills • Can be learnt in a day • Great for disabled people • Wind Strengths 8-40 knots
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Last Updated on Monday, 26 April 2010 17:09 |