What Gear Should I Start With?

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mafisto
mafisto
QLD
5 posts
QLD, 5 posts
13 Dec 2005 11:18pm
Hi, I'm a noob and want to know what kite/board should I start with. My weight is 95k and my height is 1.88m. also, my budget is limited to 2000$
Thomo
Thomo
WA
204 posts
WA, 204 posts
15 Dec 2005 6:47am
Well Mafisto

Better start with joining AKSA and getting a few lessons. Next is where do you kite and your local conditions? so you can get the most out of your gear as with only 2 grand thats a one kite quiver!!

But all that aside around a 2004-05, 12-14m around 150cm board as you are just starting out. But dont spend all your doe on kite and board think about safety equipment as well and one of the better ones for noobs is the Slingshot Surefire Spreader Bar .... Helmet and Impact vest, buy that first and get the rest with what you have left!!

Anyway have fun and kite safe!!!
mafisto
mafisto
QLD
5 posts
QLD, 5 posts
15 Dec 2005 11:39am
Thomo, Thanks for that. I will surf around Sydney hope to grab winds around 20-25 kts. So what is the best kite for beginners, somthing stable but powerful enough to lift my 95k (bones) :)
RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2898 posts
SA, 2898 posts
15 Dec 2005 12:24pm
Forget about what kite to buy until you have some lessons are are at the stage of getting up on board and going a few metres.

this is the time that you will have an understanding of what winds you like and how much power you need.
Also your instructor will be in a position to offer some advise at this point.

prior to this stage it is all speculation.

Also by that stage you will be in the kiter loop and maybe privy to some good deals on gear floating around.

Best winds
Tony L
ABK
sorse
sorse
NSW
509 posts
NSW, 509 posts
31 Dec 2005 1:47pm
Yeah definetly the best bet is to get your self a good lesson, make sure you learn how to rig, launch, land, and self rescue so you can get out there your self although always best to kite with others.. for 2000 you should be able to get a full kit of good quality 2nd piece of advice don't go older than 05, if you can help it.. newer gear is definetly easier to learn with and a comfortable harness is better than a back problem
daggy
daggy
WA
528 posts
WA, 528 posts
17 Jan 2006 9:41pm
do your research, talk to guys on the beach (after thier session when they're more relaxed.)
Addiction boards $795 Brand new !!! '06
Best YARGA 's '05 gear end of model run out approx $800 complete !!!
leaving you with cash for a good quality harness and AKSA membership.
( I ride 9m and 13m Yargas and love em.)
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