Just started kiting i am 6'2 and 110kg looking at buying a North rebel 11 as my first kite . Is it a kite you could learn on.

Agree completely with the lesson plan.
Any responsible instructor would steer you away from the Rebel as a first off kite.
Great kite but they do require too much experienced input to make them ideal for learning.
Lots of way better first kite choices out there.

Hi there frostyballs,

There is not a thing wrong with learning on a modern Rebel. Puppet, better to comment only from first hand experience eh

The North kite have the best safety system in the business, they are as stable as the best of them. You have the ability to slow the turning down dramatically with the back steer line adjustment and smaller width setup on the bar. They have good power and are made of the finest materials which means it will be flying long after most other kites have stretched, torn and fallen apart.

There is a good reason Rebels sell more than any other kite, it's because they are top shelf and suit everyone from beginner to advanced freerider.

DM

Yo frosty give the ozone catalyst a trial, great kite through to intermediate superb build quality, and affordable,

Hey Frostyballs. the rebel is an excellent kite. I'm not so sure that at 110kg the 11m would be adequate in QLD conditions. It's a tough choice if you're understandably just wanting to buy 1 kite to start with. I believe the rebel has similar power to the F-One Bandits that I fly also in QLD. I'm 80kg and usually fly a 10m but often find I'm pumping up the 12. That said, I am in a spot that often misses the better winds that you find south of Fraser. Speak to similar size kiters in your area for the best advice.

At your weight I would recommend a 12m over the 11.
This leave the door open for a smaller kite for the windy days. Also learning is a bit easier with some grunt in the kite.

11m would be a good choice if you are 100% committed to sticking with only 1 kite.

Thanks every one for your advise and have chosen to go with a North EVO 12m 2011 model with a naish 145cm board .Thanks again.

frostyballs said...

Thanks every one for your advise and have chosen to go with a North EVO 12m 2011 model with a naish 145cm board .Thanks again.

Please let me know how you go as i am similar weight.
Cheers
PJB

im still tossing up between a 2012 rebel 11m or 10m they had to make every size possible didnt they

Be carefull with the big kite, the breeze may drop and the breeze may pick up! When it picks up, and you have 17 meters..

As for a board, a TT that is basic is good.

PJBeaver said...

i just had my first lesson today, really worth it.
yesterday i bought a 2009 north rebel 14m in really good condition and got to fly it today in about 10kts of onshore breeze. also flew a 7 or 8m and a 17m when the breeze really backed off.
will be looking at getting a board soon. if anyone can suggest a good one please let me know.

Drop in to see us, we have around 60-70 used and ex demo kites to choose from prices starting at under $1400, several boards too, including new boards from $599 we can set you up with gear to match our local conditions and back it up with excellent service on any brand of kite or board.