Hi guys. Just looking around at gear ATM and have all I need really but would love to give kiting in waves more of a go. I've been in the white water and gutters mainly on a twin tip but seeing guys on a surf board meshing it all together looks like so much fun. Only first season kiting but confident on board and relaunch etc plus up wind. Not much of a surfer but a few full snow seasons of snowboarding thinks I can get everything that get her some time... I'm 90 kgs. Hear a lot from surfer mates about FireWire boards? Just go for something 6 foot with straps to get started?

First up, learn to ride toe side proficiently to make the most of the waves.

A mutant like the Axis Twin wave is a good introduction to waves or get a cheap surfboard with low rocker and give it a go. If your home break is pretty choppy footstraps will help until you are ready for unstrapped.