A lot of it depends on the kite itself. Some kites are gruntier than others. As a general guideline, 10m would suit you well. You may struggle to get going in 10-12knts and be hanging on in over 22 knts depending on experience level but a 10m would would be a good starting point.
Best advice would be to talk to your local kiters.

10 is a good size but if you have money... Something a smidgen bigger possibly, i live south east qld started on a 11 at 65kg. A larger kite is somewhat easier to 'sheet and go' in our mediocre winds. With better gust handling abilities and considering your average winds aybe an 11 or 12 and a smaller kite.

Having said that now I'm better/more efficient get away with a 10 for 12-35ish+. As has been said be prepared to hold on!

hearing heaps of people recommend 10m for 70-80kg. Im 70kg and find my 10m lacks a little. this may be my inexperience though. how much do different brands of kite vary with the same 'meterage'?

there are some really ill informed replies here.

Your going to need a 12 at your weight. The averaging winds for the lower half of qld on a kiteable day sit between 15 and 25 knots. A 10 has barely any hope at your wieght below 16 or 17 knots. You will feel underpowered.

A 12 is a must for that weight range and its what i would sell you in the kite shop I work at.

harry potter said...

giBiLatoR said...

10 is a good size but if you have money... Something a smidgen bigger possibly, i live south east qld started on a 11 at 65kg. A larger kite is somewhat easier to 'sheet and go' in our mediocre winds. With better gust handling abilities and considering your average winds aybe an 11 or 12 and a smaller kite.

Having said that now I'm better/more efficient get away with a 10 for 12-35ish+. As has been said be prepared to hold on!

Dude you must have put on a ship load more weight if you reckon you can use a 10m in "35ish+". ...... Like another 100kg LOL

I'm 85kg and struggle to hold an 8m in 35+knots and I e been kiting for almost 10yrs.

As for the original post a 10 or a 12 would suit you best.

It's a good 10, if it's blowing 25+ I give the centers an extra 15cm as well, probably not smart but hell you can get some sweet air in high winds :)

+1 12m
it will fly slower and be easier to learn ? with.


+ 9-10m for bigger winds

surfingboye said...

Do we know what board/style of riding he wants to do...???
Cause if its a surfboard a 10m would be perfect for his weight.
Just sayinnnnnn.........

Surfingboye has a secret stash of waroo's he is keeping for a rainy day.. Mint cond!

does naish still make that 20mtr thing, cause any kite less than 20mtr that isn't a link is for gaylords