hey guys

I am 16 from Perth and wonderin how much it would cost to get into the sport. Also any tips/lessons/or even any old gear that i could buy cheap or borrow of you would be greatly appreciated

cheers guys

i would buy used kite, used board, new harness.

kite - 800
board - 500
harness - 200

i would buy a fairly crappy first kite, this way you dont Destroy you brand new baby by doing noobish things; ie. kites in trees, bad self launching, dropping in the surf etc. you can certainly upgrade say 6 months down the track when you are comfy with riding controlled.

i believe a board say 3 years old, will defiantly do the job. however, unlike kites, a board will last you very long; so maybe its worth buying a decent board.

most importantly, buy the best harness. i made the mistake of buying a cheap harness (150ish), and it rubbed me dry like the chaif between a fat chicks legs. again, a harness will last, unless you get FAT!!!

anyway, just buy the best gear that you can/ are willing to afford.

**end life story**

HOPE THIS HELPS KITESURFIN

Lots of info here as well...

www.seabreeze.com.au/Articles/Kitesurfing/How-to-start-Kiteboarding_2274949.aspx