6 Years Ago, History was Made
Six years ago this week 30th March 2010, a bit of history was made, a massive kite buggying mile stone, the first man on the planet to break 80mph in a standard race type buggy, at that speed the amount of drag created from the position of the pilot is immense, when you consider the […]
My Bugging Days are Over, For Now
It has been a while since I have written a personal log in this blog, and today I have chosen to formally let you know, that I have now officially finished with my kite buggying. I have also stopped completely building buggies. Let me explain the reasons behind these decisions, Firstly building buggies, as you […]
Deviating from the Norm
Deviating from the Norm If you were in attendance at NABX ’11, you may have taken note of a diabolically heavy, four wheeled monster truck of a buggy nick-named Chuckawalla Rock-It. Tipping the scales at roughly 300 pounds sans pilot, it had long travel, independent suspension comprised entirely of old golf cart and race car […]
Nabx 2012 – Friends photo captures, and Sponsors
These are a few photos I was captured on by Mike Kenley aka MDK, Ryan aka gOOfba11 and Chris Shultz president of HQ USA, thank you for these photos I would also like to say a big thank you to my sponsors, please guys, take the time to look at their sites, merchandise and offerings, […]
NABX 2012 – Memories
NABX 2012….brilliant event yet again, even better than 2011, the sun was out the wind came to visit us, fantastic location, great friends, and memories that will last forever….if you kite buggy, or even just fly a kite, promise yourself you will make the trip the to Ivanpah Dry Lake Bed View Larger Map NABX […]
Nabx 2012 New Personal Bests
Congratulations to everyone achieving a new Personal best at this years NABX 2012 Stephan van Bommel 77.40mph Mano Dirix 68.98mph Wexler Muse 58.30mph arkay 54.80mph Dino aka Dakitez 52.80mph Todd Hanson 38.50mph MDK aka Mike 35.20mph
Pre Nabx 2012 News
The M&S team Mano and Stephan ended the epic high wind session, top speeds and new PBs Mano 68.98mph – 111.00kmh, NEW PB, Stephan 77.40mph – 124.00kmh, NEW PB
Early NABX 2012 News
Even before the pre event get started, Mano and Stephan aka M&S get some early runs in…that gives them plenty of time to adjust and prepare for the 60mph winds heading that way this coming Saturday 31st Mar 2012, and we all know how these boys like to push the limits as hard as possible, then party just as hard, […]
Last Preparations for NABX 2012 by Mano Dirix
Dear Carlos Three weeks ago I went to Ijmuiden (Holland) for the first and last rides in my new Custom GT-Race before they leave to Las Vegas for the NABX. The first runs with my Landsegler discwheels where fantastic! Everything feels good […]
Powerkite Magazine
Second instalment of last years NABX trip in this months Powerkite Magazine issue 49 packed with land based kiting information Media And for those of you that do not subscribe to this magazine you can read the full NABX 2011 account HERE
North American Buggy eXpo 2012…… T-82, the Buzz is starting
https://www.nabx.net/ The Future of NABX The NABX plans to preserve the best elements of this long standing desert event while continually adding new exciting features. An inspired mixture of growth and tradition is projected for this groundbreaking event including new races, impressive drawings/raffles and a gourmet banquet under the desert stars. NABX 2012 NABX 2011 […]
New Buggy for NABX 2012
Today, I made big progress on my new, and as yet un named kite buggy that I will be taking to NABX 2012, it will have a few firsts for me, and I am quite excited about it, the seat is already here waiting for its first fitting. I have about another 10-15hrs work left […]
