Probably had this discusssion topic a few times..
I'm very much wanting to take up kite surfin.. have surf/snow background and fed up of not getting as wet as I'd like in the summer months.. just moved to Cott and after watching you kiters get out (and up!) there most days, I want a piece of the action!! Have had an ever so brief go on mates kite and board (on a rather not so windy day) and used to have a big quad line land kite for buggy kite typing..

So starter adice-----

Buying second hand?.. what with the sport developing so quickly and kite design evolving, how old a kite should I be looin at?.. is one a few years old already too dated??.. should I look and something new for longer enjoyment??.. Value for money?!

Any advice greatly welcomed..

go have a lesson or 2 then you will know exactly what you will need/want

alternatively, any 5th line enabled kite or bow/sle style kite that is in good nic around the 9-10m mark for WA conditions

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Originally posted by kitergirl

GET LESSONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Whats your hidden agenda

No seriously - get some lessons. There are a few basic safety rules you need to know in order to avoid hurting yourself and/or the other people at the beach.

As far as equipment goes - I'd recommend one of the newer SLE/Bow kites. They have far more range than the older C-kites which means less equipment can cover more conditions.

Hi Adso,

Check out our site for FAQ's, there's a bunch on info on there which will help you along into the sport.

Oh and take a lesson, if not from us, there are a few good guys around town, do your homework.

www.kiteboardingschool.com.au/FAQ.htm

Good winds,