Hi Mates,

i want to start kite surfing in australia. i had in germany on a lake a full weekend lessons, so i kow the basics.

now i am living in sydney and i have got plenty of time. so i what to spend it in learning how to do kite surfing.

frist problem, i need kite stuff. i do not know what to buy. i just know, i want to travel in 2 month to the west coast. so i need a good beginner kite which i can use in most conditions, if it is possible!!!
i have a weight of 80 kilos.

so which size would be a good choice for me??? 12 or 14 or may be bigger???

which size and what kind of board is a good choice??? do not tell me to buy a big surf board, cause i think i am a quick learner so i want to buy equipement which i can use also when i am advanced.

i have got also 10 years of snow board experience. so i think that is helpfull.

i do not want to take more lessons, because i think i am not bad in controlling the kite, i have previous experience in controlling kites.

so what i really need is my own stuff an practise!!!

if here is someone who can give me serious advice what to buy i would be really happy.

if someone wants to sell his old stuff tell me and if here are people who like to meet a crazy guy how also wants to learn kite surfing please contact me. maybe we can do it together in sydney smile..

thanks..

im 90kg's and learnt on a 142 caution redline and 12m low aspect kite. what a horrible combination. go for a mid aspect kite (yarga as tim suggested would be ideal, just make sure sizing is appropriate for your weight - 9m might be too small) and as for the board go for something with a bit of extra width instead of length - this will make the board much more forgiving without sacrificing the small board feel too much (unless you go too wide, which can be a handful).. also dont underestimate the addictiveness of this sport. if you buy a small board, chances are you will buy either a big board, or a big kite, later on to better ride the light winds. It might pay to get a bigger board now, and have a better learning experience then buy a small board later for powered riding and keep the big board for light winds.

i was in the same situation as you around xmas last year - did 3 days of lessons in the UK, lots of prior boarding experience and confidence. came back here a couple of months later and bought my gear, then dislocated my shoulder first week out and had to wait until april to start learning. so make sure you are not *over* confident, and take things slowly at first or you will get smashed. 10 years snow boarding means you can ride a board, 2 days lessons does not mean you can fly a kite. I learnt that the hard way

Good luck mate!!

i would not go bigger than a 12m . a second hand fuel , diesel 11m would be great for your wieght and for the board i would not go bigger that 148 .i am 92kg and have a 12m and that work 80% of the time in perth .
this is a sport which you can not expect to be good at because if you do thing will go wrong . so get more lessons i suggest two ,one in deep water and one at the place you think you will ride the most . I had five lessons and even the instructure thought that three would be fine but you should see my learning curve .and what i have learnt in only a month . and whats a an extra $140 when you will spend $1500 on a second hand kit.