oh and at the moment im looking at a 2010 fluid ego... any tips on that i know you can change the setting so that it would be a little easier for a beginner to use!

have heard good things about the switchblade... Ever demoed or know much about the airush flow ft's??

Oh and i weight 80kgs

a 9m or 10m would be ok for you i think if you kite in victoria, lots of people learn on them for a reason, because they are great beginners kites.

was looking 2nd hand, sticking to a budget till i know i can actually do it and have the time to do some... Have heard nothing but good things about switchblades and as for Ozone Catalyst it may well be worth checking out...
Thanks

Kitepower Australia said...

Cab Switchblade is not just beginners, Keahi won the mens open on a Switchie and Marine also won thew womens open on a switchie.

Also Rob Douglas gained his "Fastest Sailor in the World" title on a Cab Switchblade

Kayne, you will find some really funny "Cabs in trees" humour in the posts on Seabreeze. I personally enjoy the wit and black humour.

Unfortunately it also also brings out the Brand Bashers who seem bent on degrading Cabrinhas. The champions above never seem to get mentioned in the the Brand Bashing comments

We have 3 beginner/learners in my family, all now have Switchblades.
Robust, consistent and safe when used correctly. We have had other (older kites) with mixed results.

There are plenty of other excellent kites out there for your situation, as shown in the above comments.

* Visit your local kite beaches frequently & take note of the kites being used.
* Buy the most recent model, appropriate kite you can afford!
* Have fun with the sport.

Cheers
Fossil