Howdy,

Yes old topic, covered many times before, many variables to consider, many points of view blah blah.......so, I'll keep it brief.

- Done lessons (could just stand up by the end of 3hrs) - want gear.
- Can surf good
- Can snowboard really good
- Pretty quick to pick such stuff up.
- 95kg
- Melbourne
- Not interested in hurricane winds, but equally not interested in days where my newspaper doesn't blow off the table.

1. What gear should i be getting first up?
2. If i said i could pick up a 135cm board for cheap cheap, is it too small for me to bother with at this stage? & should i get it, how would this affect my kite choice?

Go.

they don't make kites big enough if you want to ride a 135...
lol.

Hi

I weigh about the same and started on a Slingshot Key 13m Delta. Needed 18kn to get my a$$ out of the water in the beginning, now I need 16kn on a 133 board. I start to get uncomfortable at 25kn and switch to a smaller kite. Started on a 150 board, much easier to get going and upwind than with the smaller board but harder to get to turn.

Bottom line: For Melb and your size you need a big kite (min 12m) and a big board (135 could work but it is a lot harder in the beginning). Brand? Pick one you like. I started with Slingshot and like their stuff (got an RPM as well), it just does not break (at least the way I treat it)

Have fun!

Hi ellobuddah, what year is your 12m rally and what is your lowend (to stay upwind)? I am thinking about upgrading the 13m key for something a bit faster.
Thanks!