Once you get some lessons, just get a cheapish 12 or 13mtr kite and a second hand board (132-142).When your learning it's guarenteed your gear will cop a flogging, and finaly when you get the hang of kiting and need to up grade, it won't hurt the money tree as much when you decide on newer gear.
GOOD LUCK NEWBOY

See you out there someday.

This week is looking good actualy.
cheers.