Hi all,
I am new to kitesurfing and have the chance to purchase an Airush DNA package with 10m kite, vox board and harness. Package is second hand, hardly used for just over $1000. Is this a good package for someone new to the sport?
I am based in the northern suburbs so I will be looking for a reputable teaching school for the start of next season. I will be using my training kite over winter to keep my hand in.
Any other starter kit options advice appreciated bearing in mind cost is a factor.
Thanks in advance

I have a 12m DNA and am very happy with it. I like the multiple point inflation because I typically deflate the leading edge and then can carry the partially inflated kite somewhere else to dry, remove sand etc.

For some reason they upgraded me from the VOX board to the Switch. In any case my one criticism is that the standard board at 138cm was too small for my lardy 90kg and slowed my progress until I got myself a bigger board from another manufacturer.

I liked the DNA enough that I was disappointed to find it does not come in a 9m so I got a 9m Lithium which is basically the same thing.

I am only one year into this adventure and have been out around 30 times. So basically still a beginner.

lee50 said..
Thanks for the heads up. My weight is 76kg and wind range in Perth's summer months is 15-25 km/h.

wind range in Perth's summer months is 18-25 KNOTS...The DNA is a powerful kite an a 10m would be fine for your body weight but not at 25 knots. On strong days of 25 knots or more, you will be overpowered at 76 kg starting around 23 knots ish.

KiwiDave said..

For some reason they upgraded me from the VOX board to the Switch. In any case my one criticism is that the standard board at 138cm was too small for my lardy 90kg and slowed my progress until I got myself a bigger board from another manufacturer.

I hope you kept the 138 Dave, cos your gonna be looking for a smaller better board once you progress. At 95 kegs, I started on a 145 which was great to learn on but dropped down to a 138 in my second season. I tried a few different sizes and brands but found that 138 was perfect for my weight.

@lee50, Christian's (cbulota) advice is spot on. As long as that gear is no more than 2-3 yrs old, it's a good buy.

Gilly3 said..

KiwiDave said..

For some reason they upgraded me from the VOX board to the Switch. In any case my one criticism is that the standard board at 138cm was too small for my lardy 90kg and slowed my progress until I got myself a bigger board from another manufacturer.

I hope you kept the 138 Dave, cos your gonna be looking for a smaller better board once you progress. At 95 kegs, I started on a 145 which was great to learn on but dropped down to a 138 in my second season. I tried a few different sizes and brands but found that 138 was perfect for my weight.

@lee50, Christian's (cbulota) advice is spot on. As long as that gear is no more than 2-3 yrs old, it's a good buy.

Yep, certainly did keep the 138. I haven't used it for a few months but have just started taking both boards along as I can see I will soon progress back to the smaller board. But for learning, a flat water spot and a 148cm Cab Spectrum was awesome.

I started on a 10m Lithium which is basically the same kite and 138cm board, and I've gotta disagree with the people saying you'll be overpowered at 23-25 knots. For me that's when it starts getting really fun. Not until 27 that I'm overpowered. I weigh around 75kgs