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Hi All.
Just been reading about light wind kiting.
Im a newbie, had lessons, currently use a F-one Bandit 11m and im not yet up on the board and joining in all the fun I see out in the water.
I am mad keen to get out and practice and have no problems with winter weather (well, mostly). But as very much a begginer I find the winter weather ALL or NOTHING!!. Very much use caution with my minimal skill levels.
My question is, would a large 17m kite or similar be OK for a begginer to get some more practice miles in on those days when the weather is kind for us newbies 10-14 nots? Seems to be so many of them compared to the 25-35 not blasts with squals, and wind shifts that may have me end up anywhere from Sellicks, to KI ...... I usually start around the Wall area....( you get my drift).
Any thoughts?
Im about 85 kilos, with maybe a kilo or two of winter padding.

Any info would be appreciated..... I REALLY WANT TO BE OUT THERE HAVING FUN!!!!!! And so want to be practicing.

Cheers Bandit50

I agree with kitcho207. Light wind kiting is great fun but its not just a case of simply getting a larger kite and or board. If you are still a beginner changeable winter conditions could be problematic. If the wind really drops to low so will the kite- with no possibility of relaunch. If you have a steady, predictable 12 knts or better then I would say give it a go, but those steady predictable conditions (at least in WA) only really start in the lead up and taper off off the season, which is only a few weeks off anyway.

Be patient, this winter has been the worst we have seen in SA for a few years. Very true with your all or nothing statement which is frustrating for beginners. Only three months to go before the wind starts getting a little more consistent and you'll be on your 11 60% of the time then wishing you had a 9m for the strong seabreeze. Maybe look at a light wind board.

11m bandits have loads of bottom end, I used a 11m bandit with a 132 fone acid with a runout tide and I can get out in 10knots

Hey Guys....
THANKS FOR THE GREAT RESPONSES.....

Yep, patience is not one of my better qualities even with age I still just love to get into the things I really enjoy.

Will take it all on and keep dreaming of getting up and away with you experienced guys soon.

I did start very late in the summer with my schooling, leaving little time to get some quality training time in before WINTER weather.

Thanks again for the great advice....

Happy and safe kiting to you all.

Cheers Bandit50