gavin wallbank Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Sorted the tandem out ready for a trip to Scotland - Luce Sands . Liams taken to the buggying and had some good runs on our last beach trip to borth a couple of weeks ago. The wife and daughter enjoyed the tandem rides on our last summer hols - courtesey of Ace Chippys tandem - thought this time we would get sorted for 2 x buggies or 1x RS and tandem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 You need a trailer mate:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarv Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 How long a holiday do german buggy manufacturers want? went on the site to email about a dodgy torn seat and it says hes on vacation till AUGUST:0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin wallbank Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Just thought i would add my belated views of the RS - I have a standard with swan neck and back rest running on Deli midis and i find it to be stable and great for blasting up and down the beach . As for the seat there are a few issues with seat tensioning but once you get it set up and keep the straps tight its fine . Finally i also added a buggybags TSG to mine and that fits great and does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croftland1 Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 And doesn't mine look a beauty with her new buggy bag on board??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick.tracy Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Some quality pics there guys - have you sent them to http://www.rsbuggy.co.uk for inclusion on the RS site? They are after more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andya Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Just thought I'd report ... I got a 42.8mph last Friday in my Bigfoot RS ... Pembrey (what a beach!) first time out with my 6m Access in steady 25-30mph. RS was super stable, I was cruising above 40mph for about 2miles, no problem at all. Lots more to come :) Big "five ooh" is the next target! A following on from an earlier discussion thought I'd share my latest top speed. Managed 36.8mph (up from 34.7) at hoylake this afternoon in a gusty/shifty SE wind on a dry but bumpy surface with my 3m Buster 2 (again) No OBEs but plenty of luffed/stalled kites, which I was less than keen on. Top speed more through luck than design. Gust hit and I just went with it. I managed 36.2mph on the beach yesterday. As with Plezzy, it was a vicious gusting wind but was a cold northerly. I chose my 3.5 Rage at first due to the gusting, but I could only get 25mph. I switched to the 4.7 and recorded this top speed with ease, (I'm sure if I'd pushed it I could have gone quite a bit faster, but the wind was building and becoming a lot more aggressive.) A squall then hit and I was getting yanked vertically out of the buggy in Zenith. Scary stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plezzy Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Just thought I'd report ... I got a 42.8mph last Friday in my Bigfoot RS ... Pembrey (what a beach!) first time out with my 6m Access in steady 25-30mph. RS was super stable, I was cruising above 40mph for about 2miles, no problem at all. Lots more to come :) Big "five ooh" is the next target! A Nice one Andy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick440 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I seam to recognise the orange one..................LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croftland1 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I seam to recognise the orange one..................LOL Yes, but you've defected to the 'dark' side now with a black bug. I think you should crack open some more orange paint and give your new super RS the Maverick treatment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick440 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Well you never know.......... Mind you Its been that long since i was last out I think ive forgotten how to fly........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick440 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Just thought id let you know Ralf is back from his Holiday, so the guys with split seats should be being sorted soon................... If you have allready e-mailed him, and not had a responce by Tuesday, send him a reminder at gura01@web.de and he will get things sorted........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegandalf Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Hi everyone, I’m definetely intentioned to buy a buggy in the coming weeks.. I’m into powerkiting since last summer and had a lot of fun with a scrub board and a set of rage 2.5 and blade IV 4.9. I was looking for a used VMAX, but seems that this one is not only very hard to find but also expensive.. Then I read all in here and I’m starting to considering to buy a brand new RS!! What are your suggestions on this matter? Which set up should I choose for the RS?? Rear axle: 135 or 150? Should I buy the Bigfoot light fork and Swan neck down tube?? What is this for?? Wheels wise, should I go for the normal ones or for the midi ones?? Mainly I’ll be using the buggy in parks around London, and rarely on beaches I guess.. What do you suggest? Can you help me on the ideal set up? Also, what is this super RS of which many of you are talking about? Where can I buy mud guards or splash guards for the RS?? Thks a lot to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarv Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 I reckon the ideal set up for you would be bog standard same as mine, your not gonna get any mega speed runs so a standard axle and barrows should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarv Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 get an all black one though, looks kinda cool and stealth like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegandalf Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Yep, on this I guess you are right.. for the time being I'll not be cruising probabily at rocket speed.. and what are the the Bigfoot light fork and Swan neck down tube?? What are these accessories for?? Thks for your reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegandalf Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Guys, I'm going to order on RS with 135 rear axle tomorrow or the day after. Have a big doubt though.. Ralf is saying that i don't need a swan neck with the standard or midi wheels.. Here on the forum I'm reading that some of you are recommending to buy a swan neck in any case... What should I do?? Buy it in standard configuration or with the swan neck?? I'll be using probabily the standar wheels, being most of the time on grass.. Plse, can someone expert give me a good advise? Thks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad101 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 check out link below http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kite-buggy_W0QQitemZ290140957268QQihZ019QQcategoryZ123704QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem its a bargin in this form from rs you looking at 200 quid all you need is back rest 25 quid from rs i dont think the guy knows what it is but if your going to buy one new of rs go the whole hog 135/150 axel mid wheels and the swan neck you only live once and its only going to cost 250 quid ish you wont be disapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad101 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 the swan neck i think alters the angle of the seat and also lowers the seat (ithink) the mid tyres well just look better than the skinny barrow tyres also if you want to change them later its costly i paid 45 for three tyress 5 for delivery and a tenner at the local tyre shop for some one to put them on cos its not as easy as changing a bmx tyre then your left with three barrow tyres that you cant give away ! the width of the axel well that to if you feel you need a wider axel its going to cost more later might aswell get it now ! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitebuggybagman Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Get one with a Swan neck, the buggy will perform better as well as looking better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpig Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 im with all above swany a must and wider axel prfered myself with midi wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegandalf Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thks a lot to everyone for the suggestions. Then I'll order it with a swan neck and a 135 rear axle (i think that for the time being this is the best compromise for me..). Midi tyres: are they good on grass or are too slippery??? :confused: I'll be using the buggy 80% on grass, so not sure which set of tyres is good for me.... Thks again to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4danny Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I use midi's on grass most of the time aswell, not found them slippery at all. I have them pumped right up in the dry and when its wet and muddy I let some air out to increase the footprint. Works good for me And yeah I got a swanny and a 1.5 axle - the buggy is as solid as a rock. ooooo my new board has just arrived :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custheyder Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I've an RS with 135 axel, midi wheels and a standard neck. Tyres are up nice and hard. I'm mainly on a beach and with the tyres hard I do slide a bit, but that's half the fun. Dry grass yesterday wasn't an issue with loads of grip. Current setup is with the ride quite high with plenty of ground clearance. We have one beach that has sproated some large boulders over the winter and I really don't fance bouncing my butt over one of'em. Bug seems to handle great with the standard neck, swan neck for bigfoots, but as I don't have them the angle of the seat is real comfy for me with the standard. Tough choice I know. simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegandalf Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Thks to everyone for sharing ideas and giving advise. I just payied for my new RS, 135 rear axle, midi wheels (understood are good for both grass and the beach), standard neck, and blue seat (HAD TO WAIT TILL END AUG IF WANTED A BLACK ONE!!!!!). Next week I'll receiving the buggy, and look really forward to trying it!! Cheers, Emanuele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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