Hey guys, i finished 3 day lessons and now i am thinking of getting my 1st equipment.
I understand bow, c, hybrid bla bla, i understand how to fly it, trim it, how to get board and all that stuff. But, NO EXPERIENCE. I have no feeling of strenght of the wind and agility (speed) so i am asking advice here beacuse in my country, they dont respect noob kiters (read buttholes) and here i found lots of info.
I found new unused kite for very good price North Rebel 9 (2011/2012).
I am 69 kg, 175 cm, most common winds are 12-22 and 14-27 (rougly) and pretty much stable. I used last 2-3 years statistics. I am planing to use bidirectional board ofc. There are way harder winds very commonly but i am monster noob so that is not an option (at least not for now).
I was planning going freeride and i have been googling and youtubing for last year. If i see 1 more review, ill go vomit on my older sister.
I was just curious is it enough sq m for me. Thx 2 everyone. Btw awesome forum!
Greetings from Croatia

Thx for reply, i am just wondering is 9m enough for this winds and my weight :/

Ah y, knots, i see everyone use knots globaly. A friend is kitesurfing for 4-5 years but he moved out of the country, he said he has the same kite on 175cm and 75kg and he has some power on 15-20 knots, he used to have cabrinha bow 11 and he says this rebel 9 has almost the same power on this kind of winds so now i am in doubt beacuse i dont have experience :\

i have been googling and youtubing for last year. If i see 1 more review, ill go vomit on my older sister. I was just curious is it enough sq m for me.

9m should be fine at 16+

Say hi to your sis

Thx for the info, it seems i need 11-12 hybrid o.O or at least 10-11 bow. Thx guys u cleared some things for me.

Three days of lessons sounds like a big waste of time...

Three days of lessons sounds like a big waste of time...

I realised that the next day i payed in advance for it.... F u * * it!

So i can start with 9sq on 10-20 knots? Yes i was planning to get bigger board. Any other advice?

Yes that was my plan, a few sessions on the beach with the kite till i get cumfy, then i am getting the board. Thx for advices i apricciate it :*

I will practice in 10 knot winds on empty beaches, people only swim here and its still 2 cold so i dont think anyone will get injured :D I am really looking for safety of others and myself 1st.

I’m fairly new to kiting with the same weight and height as you, kite in a similar wind range and ride the following; TT 138x43 and a 11mt hybrid. I’m very happy with the sizes I picked to get started.