Hi there,

I'm new to kite boarding with basic lessons under my belt. My initial lessons were on a 9m Naish Charger in which I felt out of control on (it was only my second lesson though and put it down to lack of kite control/knowledge). I then had lessons using a 6m Flysurfer (I weigh 50kg) and had a great time learning on that, although I did get thrown around occasionally. I am now able to get up on a larger board for some distance.

I am about to buy my first set up and have a number of concerns about what to buy.

I have been told that the North Rebel is a good kite and I particularly like the North bar. However, I like how they emphasise safety due to the 5th line but am a little worried about the possibilities of tangling. Is this real concern for a beginner and how easily and often does the 5th line get tangled?
Is the North Rebel an appropriate beginner's kite?

I have been told the North Fuse is basically a Rebel but a 4 line set-up. Is this truly the case and how appropriate is the Fuse as a beginner's kite?

I am also considering the Naish Bolt, but I hate the Naish bar due to its trimming/depower line design.

Also I was thinking an 8m kite was more than sufficient for riding around Brighton, Thomson beach (QLD) etc, however, a few people have recommended a 9m kite given that I won't be so keen to go out in really strong winds. A 9m makes me nervous given that I felt adequately powered by the 6m Flysurfer and the fact that I am reasonable small.

Advice please????

Thanks for your input GPukallus. Much appreciated.

Rebel is gonna feel way punchier than the charger,the charger is a real soft delta,I would look at a smaller size 7-8m.