surfingboye said...Any brand of kite except Cabriha or Best.
And a waist harness, not one of those stupid seat ones!

Welcome back, Boyo. It's been ages, how ya doin?
And wheels, winter's advice is spot on: lessons with a licensed and reputable school will put you in a good position to then think about your own gear. The forums will give you some ideas, but nothing beats practical experience and having a good look at what others are using at the beach.