Hi all,

I am new to the sport and this is my first post on the forum. I have taken a few lessons and can't stay on the board yet but getting there. I can feel I will enjoy this so I am thinking of getting my own gear. I am looking at second hand kite and board and like every newbie, I need advice.

I am 65 kg for 1.75m and looking at kiting in 15-20 knots wind for a start (more later). I think 10m should be good for me but I will ask my instructor. I don't have a particular brand or model in mind, as long as it's decent quality and suitable for me. I guess I'd like something easy to relaunch, easy to control and with good depower. My first objectives are to be able to ride, go upwind and maybe start jumping. I don't want to rely on brand's descriptions to choose so I am calling on to your expertise. I would greatly appreciate if you could you give me a few models from the last couple of years that you would recommend for a beginner but are not too limiting.

I guess for the board it's a bit easier. A twintip around 140 cm should do for a start from what I've read. But I am happy to take any recommendation on boards too.

Thank you for your help and looking forward to see you on the water.

Try and see what brands your local shop are selling as that is the easiest way to get local support (even though shops deny it)
90% of modern bridled kites are fine, the ones that aren't suitable are C kites and race kites - if you find something nice just put up a link and people will let you know.
As for boards get a twin tip around 138-140 in length, with a small amount of rocker and that will get you riding until you move to surf or wake style etc.

Marsu said..
Thanks. What about a 10m North Fuse from 2011? I know, it sounds old, but hasn't been used much.

There are heaps of kites in Buy&Sell they are reasonably priced with single line flagging system.

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Kites/~twxil/2013-Cabrinha-Switchblade-10-metre.aspx?search=4iBFeBmAdDiz$DgX6VtYqFWmNKmbsodofNeOSoY0WkWvK2Ba3buC6w==

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Kites/~twm1_/2014-Ozone-Reo-10-metre.aspx?search=4iBFeBmAdDiz$DgX6VtYqFWmNKmbsodofNeOSoY0WkWvK2Ba3buC6w==

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Kites/~tw9pg/2015-Best-Ts-10-metre.aspx?search=4iBFeBmAdDiz$DgX6VtYqFWmNKmbsodofNeOSoY0WkWvK2Ba3buC6w==

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Kites/~tdmcc/2013-Slingshot-Rpm-10-metre.aspx?search=4iBFeBmAdDiz$DgX6VtYqFWmNKmbsodofNeOSoY0WkWvK2Ba3buC6w==

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Kites/~tdag_/2013-Slingshot-Rally-10-metre.aspx?search=4iBFeBmAdDiz$DgX6VtYqFWmNKmbsodofNeOSoY0WkWvK2Ba3buC6w==

www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Kitesurfing-Kites/~t_0dt/2014-BWS-Noise-Pro-10-metre.aspx?search=4iBFeBmAdDiz$DgX6VtYqFWmNKmbsodofNeOSoY0WkWvK2Ba3buC6w==

As a new kiter, I would buy the last one (BWS) ..... safe, reliable, well built... until you figure out what style you want to pursue.

Slingshot rally or north Evo ur best bet or the core, u can pick up any one of these kite old stock from the dealers at a pritty good deal and also they could do a good package, with a board but not smaller than a 137 try and make sure that there is little rocker as possible

www.inmotionkitesurfing.com/2012/types-of-kitesurfing-kites

Learn the different types of kites before you make a new purchase. For beginners, I would recommend hybrid or bow kites. C-kites are too strong and unpredictable for beginners.

A medium size board and a 9m bowstyle kite (rebel,switchblade etc) will cover your windrange from 12- 28 knots.

Marsu said..
Yes, I was told to start with a larger board but that I would have to change once I get up and going easily. I don't want to struggle at the start and be fustrated so I think I'll do that. Since I'm going second hand, I should be able to resell it for not too much less hopefully and spend more on a board for long term later.
My instructor recommended a 10m kite. I don't think I will go out in more than 20 knots before I am quite confident anyway so I'd rather have a larger kite that will be better in the lower range winds. I can buy a smaller kite later for stronger winds. Does that make sense?

10 to 12m is about right, for your weight. More weight = bigger kite & board

Marsu said..
Would an Airush Lithium 10m be too powerfull?

No way. Great kite for boosting once you know how and it will hold you up in slightly less wind than other 10m kites, so you'll be mowing more often than them. Stick to under 20knots though

Marsu what has a kit cost you...total i.e board, kite etc. I guess later you'll end up getting more kite but how much initially to get you on the water. You see i windsurf (you might know as a pole dancer) and i like it a lot but my wife likes the look of kite surfing (damn it) so i'm becoming interested over time. don't see why i can't do both except $$$$. So how much

65kg and a 10mtr kite

Funny over here in Perth I was told that a 10mtr kite would be perfect for me and i'm 80kg.
I have a 10mtr Airush Flow with a 138 Switch and that seems to be fine for 15-22 knts
My wife is 60 kgs and they told her a 7mtr is perfect.

I would have thought that 8mtr would have been your perfect kite.
But I am very much a newbie so i might be missing something.

NoWorries said..
Funny over here in Perth I was told that a 10mtr kite would be perfect for me and i'm 80kg.
But I am very much a newbie so i might be missing something.

Kite is good for your weight in WA conditions, as you progress you could probably downsize to a 9 or 8m.
The only thing you are missing is a little more understanding of local conditions i.e. tradewind vs seabreeze, air density etc.