Hey,
Gotta start apologising for possibly (most likely) being repetitive. I'm looking for some guidance, just had my first kiting summer season and I am hooked. So I would like to keep it going through winter. Wondering what size kite would best fit someone like myself. I'm 85kg and I flew a LQ Envy 12 throughout summer at Kirra -QLD on onshore winds that ranged from 18 to 24 knots. On a twin tip (140x42), the aim was always to move away from the twin tip and get onto riding my surfboards. I am based in Coolangatta-QLD and I will only kite in the surf, as the nearest flat water is about 30-45min away and time is a scarce resource in my life. Any advice is welcomed re. kite sizes, brand, etc.
Cheers

Hello Paperfolder,

I am Jack from F-one and Manera Australia, i am located near Coolangatta.

You are welcome to try anything you want from F-one, i will be more than happy to help you, we certainly have the ultimate gear for you.

Have a look on the website to learn more about our products: f-one.com.au

You can call me anytime 0426840185

Thank you

Jack - F-one Australia

toppleover said..
If your going to keep your 12m Envy, maybe get a 9 or 10m LF Wow at least that way your control bars will be compatible.

But I think any 9-10m surf kite would do.

thanks mate, what do you reckon about the low range winds.

Hi Paper, Unfortunately on a forum you probably won't get many unbiased opinions. Even when you do they will often be misguided or wrong.
Ask 10 people and you will get 20 different answers, it's just the nature of the beast. Best bet is if you can already kite maybe demo some gear or at least take a look around at what's available and what has the features you want and work at forming your own opinion from there.

I'm not saying that everybody will lie to you, just that most kiters and stores will give advice based only on their experience and this advice might not be relevant to you.

If you are moving to a directional board though you will want to drop at least 3-4m in your kite size

I started with North. I've tried a few other brands and have gone back to north. I now have a Neo, Dice, and an Evo.
For Waves - Dice is my favourite. It has more pull than you'd think. I'm 87kgs and can ride my 9m north from 18 -28 kts

BrisKites said..
Hi Paper, Unfortunately on a forum you probably won't get many unbiased opinions. Even when you do they will often be misguided or wrong.
Ask 10 people and you will get 20 different answers, it's just the nature of the beast. Best bet is if you can already kite maybe demo some gear or at least take a look around at what's available and what has the features you want and work at forming your own opinion from there.

I'm not saying that everybody will lie to you, just that most kiters and stores will give advice based only on their experience and this advice might not be relevant to you.

If you are moving to a directional board though you will want to drop at least 3-4m in your kite size

Thanks bud