Buggy Review!! "Libre V-Max Full Race"

[Mark Kingshott]

 

 

Hi all,

After 2 weeks of use (over 400 miles), I thought that I would share my new found enjoyment of the "Libre V-Max Full Race" buggy. The name says exactly what it is, a full grown racing machine.

I first saw one on Borkum in September at the European Championships, I was very impressed and after a week of racing on Euro Beaches in My small (normal size) Predator Buggy, being out classed by the Bigger, Heavier Buggy's that the majority of people were using, I was determined to own one. Upon my return I was straight in touch with Libre who said that they would get one in the Post from Germany that day, and that I could try it out for a while. "Impressed" well that is a bit of an understatement, I have had a new lease of life injected in to my Obsession for Kite Traction.Libre (Hans & Gertie Hauser ) have pretty much thought of everything whilst designing the "Full Race", the foot rest's are adjustable into 4 different positions (up,down,forward or towards the pilot). The seat (more like a chair) is by far the most comfortable that I have ever Buggied in, this is also Fully Adjustable in All Directions. The thing that really rounds the buggy off is the Fully adjustable Camber & Toe in /out. This together with the overall size and weight of the "Full Race" is what really makes the difference whilst travelling at speed, in fact travelling, full stop.

 My normal test in any buggy is first a 360 followed by an Axle Stand, then just give it hell !!!!! The 360 was not a problem surprisingly, considering the increase in size from my Predator Buggy with a standard 1m axle (which freestyles like a thing possessed) , it seemed to slide round very controllably with no problem at all, in fact, it felt "very" safe indeed. The high (padded) side rails & seat really support you well, and install you with confidence. Those dodgy bits of the beach where people have been digging for worms or kids trying to bury their father in the sand the previous day (the cause of many a wipe-out), are know much less a concern, and we all know how quickly they suddenly appear in your path (Too Soon !!)

As for the axle stand, well, this buggy has a 1.35m axle, on the end of the axle is the Camber adjustment in total it is about 1.5m wide...I have to say that it don't wanna do it ! This is the hardest buggy to get on 2 wheels that I have ever tried, but with allot of effort it will eventually go. This buggy wants to stay reassuringly on the ground.

I have given it hell ever since, and will continue to do so as "The Full Race  ......LOVES IT !!........And does it so well.

 The whole Libre Buggy experience is certainly one to recommend, the handling inspires you to buggy from "Dawn till Dusk" in the knowledge that you will drive home in high spirit, & in one piece, whatever the weather.

"Bolt on Goodies": How does "Full Suspension" and a choice of  wheels in various shapes and size's sound, "I think it's time for a Van !!!!! ".

Since I took delivery from Libre (via "Sky Kites" Tel UK 0181-302-8203) I have caused a bit of a stir on the local Beaches in Kent & last week at "The Last Gasp". I have never seen so many grown ups standing in a line shouting "me next" (contrary to rumours).

The beaches of Kent have certainly undergone a German Invasion since their introduction into the UK 2 weeks ago, and I am sure that they will be warmly welcomed by many more pilots here in the UK Larger Buggies will not replace the standard 1m size as for many people this is not practical to transport / store, but the larger style are certainly a nice addition to anyones kit & on the competative side almost essential.

 WARNING : If you get one, you will have to share it with everyone in the queue.  

 

Regards.
Mark Kingshott  (K1)
Endorsing: "Predator" Traction Kites ~ "Crewsaver" Drysuits ~ And NO you cant have your Buggy back "Libre".

"Life's a reach, then you Gybe"

[Troy Gunn]

I agree with you 100%! I just bought a new Libre V-max and love it!

If you want speed and control, go Libre V-max!

Troy Gunn
Region 7 & 8 Kite Fest Calender
http://members.tripod.com/~TKOGunn1/kitecalender.htm

[daForce]

Mark Kingshott <mking...@lineone.net> wrote in
<7ugghp$puj$1...@supernews.com>:

> Hi all,
> After 2 weeks of use (over 400 miles), I thought that I would
> share my new found enjoyment of the "Libre V-Max Full Race"
> buggy. The name says exactly what it is, a full grown racing
> machine.

any pictures of this thing on the web?

[tight line]

daForce wrote in message <8E64710E2...@news.ru.ac.za>...

>Mark Kingshott <mking...@lineone.net> wrote in
><7ugghp$puj$1...@supernews.com>:
>

>> Hi all,
>> After 2 weeks of use (over 400 miles), I thought that I would
>> share my new found enjoyment of the "Libre V-Max Full Race"
>> buggy. The name says exactly what it is, a full grown racing
>> machine.

Is the V-max Full Race buggy a special model or is it the same thing as the
V-Max that WindPowerSports carries?

[Bart van Oers]

Yes, probably at http://www.libre.de

I hope this helps

Greetings

Bart van Oers, Delft , the Netherlands

daForce <daf...@iwr.ru.ac.za> schreef in berichtnieuws
8E64710E2...@news.ru.ac.za...

> Mark Kingshott <mking...@lineone.net> wrote in
> <7ugghp$puj$1...@supernews.com>:
>

> > Hi all,
> > After 2 weeks of use (over 400 miles), I thought that I would
> > share my new found enjoyment of the "Libre V-Max Full Race"
> > buggy. The name says exactly what it is, a full grown racing
> > machine.
>

[nev cockerham]

£600 bleedin quid!!!!!!!!!! +£200 for suspension

jeez just a tad too steep for us mere mortals mate

 

 

Mark Kingshott <mking...@lineone.net> wrote in message news:7ugghp$puj$1...@supernews.com...

[Troy Gunn]

Charles1 wrote:

>Is the V-max Full Race buggy a special model
>or is it the same thing as the V-Max that
>WindPowerSports carries?

The full race V-max is a special model.

[Mark Kingshott]

daForce wrote in message <8E64710E2...@news.ru.ac.za>...

Is the V-max Full Race buggy a special model or is it the same thing as the
V-Max that WindPowerSports carries?

Hi

The Full Race is an improved model of the V-Max hence the name "V-Max Full
Race".
I will get Peter Mirkovic from Sky Kites to put some pictures on his web
site WWW.skykites.demon.co.uk check it out in the next few days and take a
look for yourselves.

Regards.
Mark Kingshott (K1)
Endorsing : "Predator" Traction Kites ~ "Libre" Buggy's ~ "Crewsaver"
Drysuits.

[Melanie]

Hello Kiters,

you asked for pictures in this thread!

you can find some pictures from the V-MAX full race
and the V-MAX 99 on our website http://www.kitesailing.de
in the shop on our website we have also small pictures
for all modells.

Greetings

Melanie

--
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Kitesailing, Kitesurfing und Powerkiting Equipment
http://www.kitestore.de

[Tom E. Hansen]

I agree, Libre is the best buggy on the market.
Here in Denmark people are even modifying the Libre V-max Full Race for
better performance. For example changing the frontfork, experimenting with
the suspended backaxle, changing the wheels, adding weights to both or
either the front fork and the back axle etc.
See also http://users.cybercity.dk/~ccc30652/ptour00.htm from easter '99
(sorry so far only in Danish).

Troy Gunn skrev i meddelelsen
<4727-380...@storefull-141.iap.bryant.webtv.net>...

I agree with you 100%! I just bought a new Libre V-max and love it!

If you want speed and control, go Libre V-max!

Troy Gunn