hey people,
i am interested in getting into kite-surfing. i am on a tight budget so was wondering what would be the best set up. I am 193cm tall and 100 kg. i am located 2 mins away from manly boat harbour (QLD). i was wondering if i should get a trainer kite first then move on. also what size sail and board i sould get. i have searched through this forum but havent really found info in my size rider for the manly area.
thankyou in advance

DONT DO IT.
Unless you want to have your whole life revolve around what the winds doing.
You will always be in the poo with ya missus,boss,family for not turning up to,well anything, if its windy.

But if you do, and to answer your question.
Go get a lesson, they will help you find the right gear for your weight/local wind conditions.

A couple of lessons may seem expensive if your on a budget, but
you will save 2 months of batteling to learn and maybe save yourself or a bystander a trip to the hospital.

DONT BUY A CHEAP EBAY BARGIN.
Most are crap, they are cheap on ebay cause they cant sell them anywhere else.

Awesome sport to learn.. I just started myself and enjoying every little bit of it. Get some lessons s though! Even if its just for safety.. most kiteschools offer a lesson + gear deal as well browse around mate you should be able to get 3 lessons and a very decent gear package for about 2 grand...