That board will be too big for you.

You will be able to get up on it and cruise around in light winds - but you will probably grow out of it in 2 months.

The largest board that woud be suitable for you with a 10m as your smallest kite would be around 145cm.

Check out the used boards available post in East Coast for sale.

You need a 04 150 Airush Switch - hang on a minute I've got one of those for sale

See the buy and sell forum WA

Hosko, I had no real board skills apart from windsurfing. I went with a 142*38 and got going no probs. I'm a little heavier at 85, and have two kites, a 9m and a 13m. The 9m gets me going on the board at about 18knots, 20 is perfect. I'd go as small as you're willing as the board will last you longer, but don't go so small that it'll take you forever to get upwind.

I dont see anything wrong with buying a big board at 1st-

i mean lets face it, you can get one for < $200

so whats the drama

and like others have said, youll be up and going way more on the board initially so your skills will progress.

And keep the board for later on lite wind sessions.



Speaking of that

whos got a 135 ish, 38 so that i can move onto my next board size down.

Cant wait

But still love getting air on the big floaty directional.

nothing beats it, and learning to gybe a kite will be invaluable skills for later on

Thanks for all the info guys and or girls???
i might have a look at the board mentioned in the initial post it seems big enough for my weight. might see if i can organise a test before i buy.
cheers

hahaha so as long as i know how to stand next to my board and the board looks good then thats all that matters ay?
hmmmm nah
thanks for thee offer but its a bit expensive for me atm if i remember right... you could always drop the price a little (lot )hehe

The guy at hold the line kites was adament that i shouldnt get anything bigger than 10m, so not sure at the moment. Also for my first kite i'm probably looking to spend less than that for something i can bash around with for a while before i become half decent.
Thanks for the offer though! keep them coming

150 ayyyyyyyyyyyyy
thats cheap even if it did turn out to a pos (not saying it will) thats not bad.... is there a website with info on this board?

which model though aren't there a few?

Hosko m
check the board out first and test it you'll see why this board(double agent)is for u, and also try the delta, see which one u want, then decide. if u dont like it u dont have to buy it.
and resale value will always be there cos theres always people who are just beginning who need big boards to learn on, not small ones..
they go down alot. when your are immediate- advanced you dont want a 130- 145 that is years old, u want a current one. and learning on small boards can be difficult, very difficult tho windsurfing experiance might help.

Hey hosko, its kat (using my sisters log on name)
i reckon that howley is rite, you can learn on a board not so big, but quite wide, which gives good buoyancy. However, though i learnt on a small board, it takes a LOT! longer to learn to cut up wind.

Also, with a smaller board, my board is TT128 and about 38cm wide(?) dont quote you wont have to upgrade, ive had this board for my 2nd season now and it rips thumbs up 2 it for sure!

its personal pref. in the end really, but dont buy nething your not totally happy with, in the end your the one who has to ride it...

Also with your kite choice, i cant remember how much you weigh?? but a 12m would be really good. Only becoz i learnt on a 9m, but i wish i had learnt on a 10m @ least!! Though now i own a 9m and 11m, which suits the wind conditions here fine

So if your not totally comfortably with an 11 or 12m kite stick with the 10m, but i reckon a 12m would help oneself that lil'bit faster on a board bout 138-140...

Good luck with your sailings etc, Kite-surfing=Good times

regards Kat