Boards have moved on a lot since the Drake, you could still learn on it but it was a very stiff board as were most at the time. Boards now have a lot of progressive flex in them and ride through chop so much better that I think you would be better to upgrade if its in your budget.

redmist said...

Cheers thanks, I'll look at a board as well then.
Any suggestions on kites ? I know there are dozens to choose from, just thought there might be some good for beginner througgh to mid-range skill giving me more usage as I improve.

Yeah the Fuel is a tougher kite to learn on simply because it has limited depower and is harder to relaunch for begginers. Its still a great kite though and if there is noting wrong with and you don't need to sell it to fund the new kite then hang on to if for fun.
Go and see Jason at Westozkiteboarding in Safety Bay, he has been in the sport from the beginning, really knows his stuff and tells it straight, no BS.
He is an Ozone dealer now and I know he has some Ozone Catalysts, they are a really excellent kite for starting out right through to advanced wave riding.
Go with his advice though.