Baldivis Kite Buggying

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

My buggy...

It's not a high tech carbon race machine, but I'm really happy with it. New bearings and tyres, extended side frame, custom back-rest and wide axle...

Monday, 14 October 2013

New bearings...

On Sunday arvo I replaced my wheel bearings, as was advised I packed them with marine grade grease...

Old bearings - were grinding a bit and not running free.

New bearings ready for the grease...

Greased up and resealed...

Don't forget to put the spacer back in the hub before refitting the bearings...

Back in the hub ready to go back on the buggy...

Now the wheels are spinning freely and no more grinding.

Sunday, 13 October 2013

In case of emergency...

PULL HERE!

I forgot while I was being dragged across Lake Walyungup by a very over-powered 10m Ozone Manta!

Yes I had an OBE! And after a few seconds I did remember to pull it and the kite floated gently to the ground nicely de-powered...

Despite wearing elbow pads I still got a couple of scrapes and grazes!

Then out came the 4m Method until the wind, once again, dropped a bit and I got the Manta out again...

And guess what?

I left the GoPro at home!

Saturday, 12 October 2013

Anybody interested...?

I am thinking about selling my 10m Ozone Manta II so that I can fund a 12m Flysurfer Speed 3!

The Manta is a great kite and in excellent condition as I had it form new earlier this year. For a full run down and some more pictures please see my review.

I am after $700 plus postage.

Friday, 11 October 2013

They've arrived...

After a month, my new bearings have finally arrived from the uk...

I shouldn't really complain, they only cost $22 inc delivery!

Blokart Worlds 2014 @ Lake Walyungup...

Coming to Lake Walyungup January 2014 the...

2014 Blokart World Championships

"The Australian Blokart Association & Perth Blokart Club are proud hosts of the next edition of the Blokart World Championships

In January 2014, the next edition of the blokart World Championships will be held on the dry lake of Lake Walyungup, near Perth, Australia. The fourth championships will be the first held in Australia, a country that regularly has over 80 blokarts competing at its national championships. With over 150 competitors expected now is the time to join in and get racing."

From January 18th - 27th 2014

I will be driving from Melbourne to Adelaide then and hopefully dropping into the Extreme Kites Kingston meet!

http://blokartworlds.com/

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Undecided...

It is looking hopeful that I am going to get a new kite! But I am struggling to know if I should stick with my first love and get an Ozone - I am thinking a 2013 8m Ozone Summit to sit below my 10m Manta...

But I am seriously considering a 12m Flysurfer Speed 3 and I think my wife would agree if I sold the Manta to help fund it...

The Speed 3 has a high aspect ratio (6) and also covers a huge wind range, 9-22 knots (16-40 kph) so would pretty much cover the wind range of owning a Manta, 7-15 knots (12 -28 kph) and a Summit, 12- 25 knots (22-46 kph). It would also mean I only need to carry one kite rather than two.

I know also Flysurfer have excellent build quality (on a par with Ozone), I guess at the end of the day it will come down to money and if I can get a good deal on a 12m Speed 3 especially with the upcoming release of the 12m Speed 4 soon...

Does this mean I will need to give away my Ozone t-shirt and remove my Ozone stickers form the car and my helmet?