I was just wondering what some people think of the cross bow 2. i am new to the sport and weigh 50kilos, do u think the 7m would be a suitable kite?

i plan on going to city beach with my dad, but to learn i will think woodies and leighton would be a good idea.

thanks for the advice
ive had lessons with a girl called Caroline, she is fantastic. she got me going the first time i tried the board.

At 50 kgs, I suggest getting a 5 m Switchbade 2 as a first kite. This is beacuse i dont think Xbow's come in a size smaller than 7 m.

Will be better to learn on and will suit more and more as the winds get stronger over summer. Then think about a 7 and/or 9 (Xbow or Switchblade) although I subscribe to having the same kite's for safety reasons.

If budget is an issue, you will be able to find lots of 2nd hand generation 1 Xbows's and switchbade's on this forum or go see Reg/Dan at Windsurfing Perth.

At 50 kgs you should definately have a 5m (be it Cabrinha or not) in your quiver and it is always best to learn on the smallest kite.

Stick with a 7M CB2, the new SB2 comes in even number sizes, so you would have to choosea 4M or a 6M, this years 6M is only slighttly gruntier than last years, but the CB2 is easier to fly with a better wind range for a 50kg rider in your WA conditions.
Caroline has just come back from Cabarete? I think I know her she is a good teacher.
Contact me for a good price if you want, I have them in stock.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve McCormack

alright, do u know any other areas between freo and hillarys that would be alright for learning in?

wat do some people think about a nice beginners board, one that could still be used as i get better?

alrite, so something like the underground flx. they look pretty good. thanks.