Kite Buggy

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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