7m would be better, its definitively a good choice of kite though... i got a board for sale that would suit you very well as well

maybe a second hand kite, then you could afford a nicer board, there are some good 2007 kites advertised at the moment.
greg

Get the kite to suit you now, not in a years time. Plus that gives you an exuse to save for a new one next year.
I would prioritise kite more than board. If a board snaps big deal, but if a line on the kite goes well, could be interesting.
The seven probably wont get you going in calm conditions, im thinking anything under 15-16knots would be no good (depending on board).

I own a REV and I love them too.

Everyone is different, but my personal preference would be to get a 2007 kite at almost half the price. The subtle differences of the 2008 crop of kites are hard to realise when you are learning.

My order of "important things' for a learner would be

1) Saftey - ease of release and safety system simplicity
2) Depower - more is better and builds trust in the learner
0) (i.e. should be at the top) is a good instructor.

Seat harness definitely recommended if you start as the kite pulls up, but you can learn with waist harness too.

Learning to kite, the board is actually quite important in getting you planning early... I would spend more money on a good beginner (largish) board and a bit less on a kite.

Once you have it wired, buy a rev, which will then be second hand...

its called the turbo2, not td2... and its basically a heavy duty rev for learning and fast turning also better relaunch.
both are good but the rev is still what i would pick out of the two

agree with carbine... I just got a 7 meter rev and its not a kite I would let a learner use...way too fast and powered in the loops means you will be in for some sweet spanks if you take your eyes of it when learning .its a great fun zippy kite.

go to a schoo they will give u info for the right stuff.

footnote..most kite videos have basic advice when learning tricks...large kite in light winds and hands in middle of the bar....

youl learn all this in lessons dude..

yeah a 10m T2 is def a brilliant size for a 60kg rider.... NOT
mate i weigh between 74 - 76 atm and im riding a 10m as my sole kite in perth, 18 - 26 knots.. for you i suggest a 7m SLE wich is a bridled high depower kite such as the Airush DNA or flow, Ocean Rodeo Rise, Best Waroo etc. that kite size will get you going in anything over 17 knots. and when you grow n get bigger you can keep that as ur 25 plus knot kite and get a 10 for the lower end.. I strongly suggest you go see a good instructor personally recomending australian kiteboarding school at pinaroo, maybe Ian Young at Peli point or West oz kiteboarding at Rockingham. They will all be able to give you solid useable advice on what kite to choose and what size is right for you.

the biggest advice i can give you.. dont listen to people on this forum suggesting a kite then trying to sell their old ones off on you. it will most likely be the wrong choise.

Welcome to the sport mate and hope u like it

i would go a 9m. the 7m may be a little fast for learning on but still a great kite. the 9m is alot more suitable to someone wanting a one kite quiver and in my opinion a great kite to learn on and you won't grow out of . carbine i know you have flown the 7m but have you flown the 9, its a alot slower than the 7m. they relaunch easy, heaps of depower and have slingshots bomber construction. i dont think you could go wrong with a rev.

I'm not sure how dramatically an extra 20+kgs makes to the kites performance, but I'm bout 85kgs and ride the 9m Rev. I found that the 9m Rev is more than capable of being comfortably riden in 35+ knts and will still get you cruising in sub 18s. I'd definately recomend the 9 over the 7. I found the 7 to be a mosquito in the air and didn't have that much more depower than the 9m. The 9m is much more smoother and loftier in every aspect.

Got to love the Rev tho. Massive, long lofty jumps and precision turning. Only thing I found to be both excellent and anoying was the Rev's tendancy to tuck into a C kite when fully depowered. This will save hurting yourself when a loop or trick goes wrong because you wont get catapolted downwind due to the kite's projected area minimising. However this makes the canopy flap around and the kite wont turn well.

Has anyone compared the Rev to the Rebel2, Bandit, Waroo Pro ect.ect?