11 posts
I asked my instructors but the answer was lost in translation somewhere (they were Spanish)
I'm 65kg, 170cm And looking to spend my time at wello point (so around 15-25knts I guess average) and the gold coast. Im a beginner, but want a kite I won't outgrow quickly.
I'm unsure of what sized kite to look at buying?
Any heads up is appreciated
WA
130 posts
Hey champ. Are you looking for new or second hand?? I'm a beginner of 2 months. I'm the same weight 65kg. I've got a 11metre Fone Volt 2011 model. I got mine new. It's been tops and has great reviews online. The wind range is from 15-20knots. However have used it in as little as 11knots to 25knots. Would not take it Over 25 or even 20 as a beginner. My instructor advised for my weight to get an 8metre aswell. The guys at surf FX in southport are great re advise on gear. Give em a call.
NSW
921 posts
Agree with Ruggers
I bought a good seconds 12 mt switchy but it was a bit daunting trying to learn on as any mistake prob meant a good old drag down the beach so I also got an older style 5 line ozone 7mt..this kite has been great,confident of not killing myself I have learnt to self launch and land it, body drag and next waterstart.
I am learning by myself on a remote beach,pretty much because I dont like to bother people to teach me.
The smaller kite once mastered will be my big wind kite and I will use the switchy the rest of the time..
