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kmm
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kmm kmm
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1 Apr 2009 1:55pm
Just a quick question
am new to all this so bare with me
the size of the boards and kits are they like the bigger u are the bigger the kite/board u will need or is it for another reason so if i was like 6 foot and a 100kg would i get a 140cm board and a 15m kite

thanks
Saffer
Saffer
VIC
4501 posts
VIC, 4501 posts
1 Apr 2009 5:06pm
Bigger board for larger people or lighter wind.
Smaller kite for smaller people or stronger wind.
COL
COL
NSW
554 posts
COL COL
NSW, 554 posts
1 Apr 2009 5:37pm
I think you need to go to your local retailer & have a good chat.
cheers
Col
sir ROWDY
sir ROWDY
WA
5378 posts
WA, 5378 posts
1 Apr 2009 6:45pm
Its pretty similar to surfing in respect to board and kite size.
For your board you want it to be about an inch or 2 taller than you.
And for the kite you will have to blow it up and measure the span (from wingtip to wingtip) usually how you do this is lie the kite on the ground then try and flatten it out by laying directly ontop of it (must be inflated) and you want it to be 1,1/2 times your height.
hope that helps.
Hayman
Hayman
QLD
99 posts
QLD, 99 posts
1 Apr 2009 10:46pm
Im sure whoever you get your kiteboarding lessons from, will suggest the most appropriate board, kite and harness for your size, weight and riding location...
chronic
chronic
NSW
318 posts
NSW, 318 posts
2 Apr 2009 12:12am
first lose 5-10 kgs
get a 6'2' surfboard {140 tt ok as well}
10m c kite
wait for 18+ knots
waxman
waxman
SA
1390 posts
SA, 1390 posts
2 Apr 2009 9:40am
buy as much gear as you can 5 kites 4 boards 2 wetties a harness a jetski or wake boat lots if sunblock 20 pairs of boardies and 50 rashies should get you thrugh and you will be on the water every day.

One last thing good to have is a good KB makes kitting all the more enjoyable.

At 100kgs Probably stick with around a 12m kite and a board 136-140cm should be ok between 14-25kts depending on brand and your skill level.
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