He has other ideas but refuses to divulge them. Over the past decade, the Becketts have steadily sold about blokarts a year, reaching a peak of two years ago before the economic recession struck. The blokart has created a network of hardcore racing enthusiasts, and sales at the moment are around the mark. After completing his design and building his first prototype by the end of , Mr Beckett moved into an old hangar at Tauranga Airport to begin commercial production.
He sold them all and got orders for more in his first year. The blokart, 1. They had a market of their own. They attracted certain types of people who have some mongrel in them - yachties, windsurfers and guys coming out of motorcycling, motor racing and extreme sports who could no longer get any insurance.
And for families looking for a weekend thrill, our range of accessories means everyone can get in on the fun. We feel very fortunate to be part of this sailing revolution, and hope you join us—we know you'll enjoy the ride.
General inquiries: ash blokart. Interested in becoming a Blokart dealer or starting a rental operation? Find out how. Kart Parts Diagram. Sail Parts Diagram. Shadow Double Blokart. Batten Lengths. Check out the Blokart online store to browse our karts and accessories or contact your local dealer. On any firm surface at least the size of four tennis courts. Examples include parking lots, grass fields, airstrips, beaches at low tide, deserts, and dry lake beds. Our Blokart ice blades accessory can also replace the wheels for winter sailing.
Visit the Blokart locator page to find places to sail in your region. Over time, the demand for these models reduced to the point that it was no longer viable for us to continue supplying this option.
Browse in our online store. All Blokarts are delivered packed into their. Approximately 10 minutes, no tools required. Step-by-step instructions can be viewed in our support section. Approximately 29 kg 64 lbs. Light enough to check onto an airplane. The 4m sail is the most commonly used size. Calculate the most suitable sail size for you with this handy chart:.
As fast as you want to go! The sheet rope acts like an accelerator in a car. Most people pick it up within minutes. Rental companies set the minimum age at eight years old, which gives an indication of how easy Blokarts are to safely operate. Blokart sailing instructions can be viewed in our support section. Just point the Blokart into the wind and you will slowly come to a stop, like a sail boat.
At speed, you can throw the Blokart into a slide and it'll quickly come to a stop. What is the difference between fiberglass and carbon masts? Our standard masts are made from fiberglass, which is very strong, yet flexible. Add carbon mast sections to the bottom of the mast where most of the bend occurs and you will improve performance. Note: Carbon mast sections are essential when using the big 5.
Velocity Karts allows people to hire out blokarts and drift karts are also available to use on a separate winding circuit for people over The blokart has a simple hand steering system that opens up the world of land sailing to a wide range of people.
The course can accommodate around 10 blokarts at one time with plenty of room to manoeuvre around other users.
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