Howdy,

I'm finally biting the bullet and wanting to purchase a North Rebel either 12/13 but are still not sure what size I should be getting. I've had two 5 hour lessons over two seasons so it's been a while since being out there.

I weigh around 85kg and live in Perth so was wondering if anyone out there could give me some advice on what would be the ideal size for my weight, experience and location?

Thanks heaps!

Cheers cbulota, That's about what I was thinking and was what I think I used for my lessons... Thanks man!

You sure you want to get a rebel???

Just to clarify - my kite is a Rebel.

Found this on the interwebz, perhaps it can help give you a better understanding of what to look for... alternativly perhaps some of the more experienced kiters can let me know if its total bollocks.

jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2011/01/interactive-kiteboarding-calculator.html

eppo said...
yep, 10m sounds the right size for you. I had the 11m, weighed about that then, but always lighter down here. They have a really big wind range.

Thanks eppo..

If you are learning to kite in Perth this summer, make sure you budget for good life insurance!

HAHA...Why's that?...cos they'll be a million of kiteboarders out there?....I've done around 10 hours training so far out at Safety Bay and nothing too extreme has happened yet...Don't worry, I'm all sorted in the insurance department

Before you know it, youll be hocking your wifes jewellery to buy more kites.

You will need more than I kite in Perth fullstop, if you think you only need one kite your kidding

It's going to be a windy summer what are you going to do when it's 25knts sit I'm the beach

suniboy21 said...
Before you know it, youll be hocking your wifes jewellery to buy more kites.

I wish I could afford more than one kite, but have to buy one that has a good wind range to cover most of the summer I guess...If you want to donate a few different size kites to me, PM me your details

Considering a new rebel costs around $1500 let alone the bar, board and harness It's far to expensive an exercise to get more than one, aside from re-mortgaging the house

xyze said...

Beanz said...
I am 70 and on a 2012 9m - I started last season and was needing 18 to get going - this season I can get started on 15.

Therefore I agree with other posts - 10m will be right for you.

Hey Beanz, why wouldn't I want to get a Rebel? I've heard its one of the best all round kites and good for beginners..Other than that, I did my 10 hours or so training with a 10 North Evo...

Hey - I didn't say not to get a rebel. Someone else was asking the question. I have found the Rebel to be an excellent kite - although initially I found the quick turning and power an adjustment from my RRd Vision which was much easier to fly and relaunch. Now in my second season I am getting the full benefit of the kite with its low end power and depower ability with the 5 line when I had it out in 25 knots a couple of weeks ago.

If you end up getting one ping me and I will give you a couple of tips which took me a full season to understand.

....I had a look at it and it's saying my ideal size for 20 knot winds and my weight would be around a 5 metre kite!

I think you might have entered your weight in the lbs box making your calculated weight 38kgs.