G'day all,

I'll be coming to Launceston next year, and would like to kick into kiting,
I have had lessons but have held off on getting my gear as of yet.
I am 6ft and 88kg, and was wondering what size kite it is you would recommend for myself in tas.
Have been looking at Best Kahoona ( as its what i learnt on) and Naish Park.

And other than a decent wettie anything else i should be looking at for the tassie conditions?

Cheers and hope to see you out there.

Hi Pirate-dude

Welcome - a very friendly kiting crew around Tassie.

Don't know the Best Kahoona or Naish Park. As long as they have decent depower (all modern kites do), you can't go too far wrong. Our winter squalls can be a bit frightening. I remember some of my early sessions on first coming to Tassie with my 2004 C-kites. Scariest sessions I've ever had!

I do most of my kiting on a 12m rebel (but love being over powered), or with a 9m eclipse kima (a dedicated wave kite) with a surfboard. The 6m gets a gurnsey occasionally.

You might find yourself kiting alone here a bit, so a kite that self launches well is pretty important.

If you are after a serious wettie, I have the perfect thing. Bought it without trying it on, and it's too big. Still got the store labels on it, never even been on the beach. Ion 5/4 dedicated kiting wettie medium tall, velcro seals, padded in all the important bits (like over your shins). Seriously warm. Bought wholesale for $550. Sell it for $300. I'm 6 foot, 75kg, and it was too big around the shoulders for me, so should suit you. 0407 253 362

Hey Pirate

I have a 10m 2011 Rally. Nice kite. However, on extended adventures on the water, 2 hrs+, the bar pressure can get a bit much. I am only 70kg " on a good day " so it could just be I am a weak little girl. And depending on who you talk to, I really am a man

I recently bought a second hand, still minty, 2011 Ozone Catalyst 8m. In my opinion, it is a much better kite. Great in the waves, awsome boost, handles our wicked winter gusty conditions and the bar pressure is considerably easier on my boney little arms.

Just my 3 cents worth.

It's always about other ppl's bones with you, Doggy

only instructor is in Hobart, a couple of us based in launny get out to greens regularly [ok spot for a beginner] pm when your here and ready for a session.
cheers tony

Heya been upta greens a few times, was pretty good if the bruises are anything to judge by, on the other hand i seem to be progressing, which is a bonus for me.
If anyones seen me up there, i have been on the red and white park.

Jim, you on campus? I am for the mo, which blows but ah well. Have found a few others in the course who are kiters as well and seem to be learning them selves and giving pointers.

Feel free to shoot us a line, if you want to go up, or have found somewhere better for the weekend :D
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