Welcome to WA!
good place to start are any of the many kite surfing shops in and around Perth - all do second hand gear and free advice on spots etc.
there are a few spots around ideal for learning including safety bay/shoal water in the south and even on the river in melville - both can be crowded at times but week days should be fine. Loads of experienced local kites at these spots and others that can help out and give advice.
the Buy and Sell section seabreeze is also good but need to know what you are looking for.....at 52 kg I would go for a 7 and an 11 probably. Shorty wetsuit for either end of the season - boardies/ra shies in summer

Hi Christian,

Thanks for your reply, will follow your advice and daddycool's as well.

Hopefully will meet you at the river if its better than the beach? Just yesterday I was at Walter reserve point.

Thanks to you both again and wish you good winds :)

jennavzla said..
Hi Christian,

Thanks for your reply, will follow your advice and daddycool's as well.

Hopefully will meet you at the river if its better than the beach? Just yesterday I was at Walter reserve point.

Thanks to you both again and wish you good winds :)

The river always has gustier winds, no matter which location you go to or which direction the wind is blowing, the wind always blows over the land which make it more turbulent.

Point Walter only works on due East winds or ENE. Not so good if there is any South in it or too much North in it. Easterly winds are very gusty and this particular spot can have well in excess of 50 kiters with plenty of lessons going on at the same time, so not the ideal beginner spot... The only advantages of the river is that in almost any wind direction you can find a spot that works, and most spots are shallow as well.

Because there are so many other spots on the coast line they are usually less crowded and the wind is A LOT cleaner. Before you go in the ocean you just need to be sure you are comfortable at self-rescue, board recovery and water relaunch...all in deep waters. If you go in the ocean you really want a minimum of 18 knots so it's easy to relaunch your kite and get going on the board.

Reliable sea breeze winds should only start about mid-October and will get heaps better in November onward, so no need to rush at the moment.

Here is good location guide for kite spots in Perth: www.waksa.org.au/locations/?view=advsearch

Christian

Buy a 5m and move to Geraldton. We do free windsurfing and SUP lessons here also.

:)