Buggy Boys

Ever wondered what to do with your Kites ground stake while riding your buggy. I know what you do, you put it in your kite bag then put your bag on your back. But what happens when your riding then your lines become twisted and tangled? You stop the buggy, take off your bag and get out your ground stake. 

Us Buggy Boys have come up with a solution that is cheap and effective and adds to your modification list on your buggy. 

 

SOLUTION

Get some washing machine hose and one HQ ground stake. If you don't own a ground stake a long old screwdriver would do the trick but with a bright handle so you can find your stake if you drop it somewhere. 

HQ ground stake and washing machine hosing

 

FITTING

Measure hose against ground stake adding approx. 2cm more hose in length.

 

Measure hosing against ground stake leaving 2cm more of hosing

Cut hose with cable cutters or a box knife. 

Cut hosing with cable cutters or a box knife...watch those fingers

As  you can see the hose diameter is slightly larger that the stake itself.

You will need about 5 heavy duty cable ties to attach the hose to the buggy frame. Make sure you leave the stake in the hosing, don't be temped to attach it without the stake. 

Position hosing against frame, lightly tightening cable ties

Attach the cable ties to the frame and hose, don't over tighten until all ties are in place. Once in place (and the ground stake in the hose) give the cable ties a good tighten so the stake is firmly in the hose. 

Over tighten cable ties in position with ground stake in hose

When positioning your cable ties be sure there is good clearance from the tyre. I suggest using my positioning as a guideline. 

Cut as close as possible to end of cable tie

Finish up by tidying up the cable ties using cable cutters, getting as close to the end as possible. 

 You are ready to rock and roll (and yes that is my foot not a hand)

And wa-la, one ground stake holder that is easy assessable when riding your buggy. But again be sure to over tighten your cable ties. In the picture it looks like there is a big gab between the hose and the ground stake but I can assure you that puppy isn't going anywhere.