Backrest - part..?

I've lost count at how many variations I have tried, this one is completely new and sitting in the buggy in the garage is very comfortable!

My original back rest...

Some fence T fixings and 25mm PVC pipe...

Clamped in place...

Too easy...

With the padding...

The buggy and kites are loaded in the back of the ute ready for a roll out tomorrow.

An unexpected skill...

I went shopping at a place I would normally avoid, bought a few items and then got out a machine I wouldn't usually touch and ended up (after a few issues and with some unexpected and sometimes unwanted help!) producing something I was very pleased with...

My first edge was a bit of a disaster, not sure I had the machine set up right...

Then got a bit better, wasn't entirely straight but it does the job...

then I got some unexpected and not particularly wanted help...

I managed to get all four edges hemmed (I even speaka da lingo!)

then started to attach the two strips of velcro...

Some more help, or just quality control..?

the finished article...

From this...

to this, the new padding on my buggy back rest...

Padding...

I have replaced the padding on my back rest as the old pool noodle wasn't really working anymore. After some advice from Extreme Kites I opted for some pipe insulation foam. I have used a couple of layers and some duct tape. Just need my wife to make a new cover for it.

Much more comfortable.

Noodle v insulation

Duct taped

needs a new cover

Buggy Love...

As part of my ongoing buggy maintenance programme, Sunday, I replaced the padding on my back rest. As the old stuff had worn a bit thin...

The padding is made from a swimming pool noodle (thanks kids!), I also adjusted the back rest position slightly...

And repositioned my trusty kite ground stake on the rail...

This week my new bearings should arrive and I will install and grease them. The new front tyre is on - so the buggy will be as good as new, ready for the spring weather to sort itself out!

Sewing...

Not me, but hopefully my wife - to make a cover for the back rest similar to those on the side frames.

While it was in the boot of the car with the axle on top it got a couple of holes in the duct tape, nothing major but I don't want to have to keep patching!

Extended side-frames and back rest

In an effort to improve the stability of my Peter Lynn Comp XR+ kite buggy I am after some of the heavy duty extended side-frames, I know I can get these new but does anybody have a set they don't use?

I am probably going to get some as a birthday present! The other option is if anybody can fabricate a frame extension to join the side frame to the axle?

A backrest from A Wind of Change

The other thing I want to do is make a back rest, for comfort and I reckon it would also stiffen the frame - I know Popeye the Welder can do this but I don't have the skills! I think I will take a trip to Masters or Bunnings to see what I can botch!