I'm yet another guy looking for advice as a beginner coming out of lessons and looking at gear. I've searched around a lot on this site but its all down to weight it seems so I thought I'd give I my details for a recommendation from you guys.

I am 95kgs. I'm fit, not fat. Will be kiting in Victoria, mainly melbourne and surf coast areas.

I've ridden a core gts2 in my lessons. 11m has been the size and that's what the instructor recommends for the melbourne wind range. What's another couple of kites I could look at also?

Many thanks

Airush Lithium 12 or DNA 12

Here's some recent information on and discussion about the Lithium 12 www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Review/Airush-Lithium-12m-vs-Cabrinha-Switchblade-12m/

I'm 95kg and kite in Melbourne. For my first kite I purchased a 13.5m kahoona. I found that this was good up to around 22kts, after that I would get overpowered and it wasn't that enjoyable to ride. Ideal for me is around 18-20kts.

I have a 11.5m Best kahoona that I use a lot but I do find that I still get a lot of use out of my 13.5. I think getting a 12 for your first kite is probably a lot safer than a 13-14, even if it means as a bigger guy you need a little more wind. I usually find when most people are on 10's, I'm on my 11.5 and when they are on 12's I'm on my 13.5.

My experience with a few different brands, North Rebel, Best Kahoona, Cabrinha Switchblade is that there isn't much of a difference that a beginner trying to get up and ride would notice. I am sure the more experienced riders on here can point out many key differences but as a beginner I really don't think it matters too much between the big brands.

Research the safety system on the kite though and make sure you are comfortable with it, especially if you are considering an older kite.

For your reference I ride a 140 Cabrinha Prodigy board

What's a switch method like as a beginner kite? 12 m.

If I'm not asking too much now, I'm also seeking advice on what size/brand/make of board. I'm keen on a wake style board as opposed to a surfboard.

Cheers.

Well done m8,
commitment is the main thing. I have a Method 12m and it's a nice kite but I've heard the lithiums are pretty special, so well done.
Get a large TT . It's all a bout time on the water not in it at your level, at any level..
140 x 45 min or above 6200 squared cms. Even a light wind TT like a Plasma, anything to get you planing. Tronics are a nice board but I don't know if they do the big sizes?

Cool, how ru finding your kit m8, rya getting out much?

Would a Best Kahoona 13.5 make a good light wind kite for someone of 70kgs... Been suggested a 12 or so Switchblade. I normally ride a 10 Cat. Been offered a great deal, and no deal is that great if its the wrong thing! Advice appreciated...

I really liked the V3 kahoona I had but there are much better light wind kites.