Hi

Im a female about to buy my own kite and board - what would be the best size kite and board for me??

I am 5'4 and weigh 62kg.

hey bumblebee,
as the previous post states a bit more info including where you gonna kite average winds etc, really the best people to answer these questions is your instructor, then get the opinion of other kiters but remember every ones kite is best, the best way to get the right answers is to ask the right questions, like what dont you like about your kite, why did you choose to buy that one and not (poiinting at his mates kite) that one, how many kites do you own, why etc, etc, why is yours pink and his racing green, does that make it better? anyway you get my point, to get you started tallking averages, your wight in 15kn -18kn you would want nothing bigger than a 10, maybe a nine, once again depending on the kite, look at getting a slightly bigger board for learning with, 140 maybe then when you can kite get a smaller one and keep the bigger one for light wind days.
Hope this helps and have heaps of fun, your gonna love it!!!!!

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Originally posted by doppelganger

Hi bumblebee, welcome to the forum,

Someone on the forum with a greater knowledge than I will be able to answer your question, they may need a bit more information though.

What state are you in?

Have you kited before?

Have you had lessons?

What is your budget?


Steve

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What you really mean to ask is:

Are you hot?

Meaning...

If you are hot, I'll help you with lessons.

If you are hot, I'll personally take you around to the kiteshops and give you advice on what gear to buy.

hey bumblebee, my friend who is new to kiting bought a 9m slingshot fuel, he weighs around 60-65kg and this kite is ideal for him, it covers alot of range and he has progressed rapidly on this kite.

What kite did you learn with ? A c-shaped kite - or a bow kite?

If you are quite new to the sport, then i would go with a 9m BOW style kite. Forget the SS fuel as its a steeper learning curver and a very powerful kite.

crossbow/switchblade, slingshot link,best waroo, flexifoil atom...etc.
you cant really go wrong with a good brand (mind you the link was a f-uk), and a good local shop.

I found the cabrihina (switchblade/crossbow) good kites, but a bit too delicate. ie - if you dont look after them well, they dont last.
the slingshots and flexifoils are strong and long lasting kites.

i fly a slingshot link which is really nice and use friendly.
If you can get one cheap - get one. but if I could choose again i would go with flexifoil atom.

You should contact your local kiteshops and try different types out. What one says is best for them may not be your liking. If you need further advice, PM me. Best of luck and happy kiting!

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Originally posted by bumblebee

Hi

Im a female about to buy my own kite and board - what would be the best size kite and board for me??

I am 5'4 and weigh 62kg.

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