Would a swinging v1 4.2 metre be any good for a beginner

Paul68 said..
Would a swinging v1 4.2 metre be any good for a beginner

No,they were awful.

Going to depend on your weight and skill. Beginner heavier riders definitely need a 6m kite. Lighter more skilled 5 m.

10-15 is a struggle on any gear for a beginner.

LeeD said..
Wish it was that simple to get started.....
Worse problem is big wings, 6+, like to catch wingtip in anything below 15, so it's a constant struggle in it's designed winds.
Now you experts will say 'it's easy, even 7.2's". So, I'd like to recommend....5.2 MAX when learning....and appropriate 16-22 breeze.
And look for flat water.

Agree with that always, I recommend a 5 to noobs.

I'm 85 and I wasted a year on a 4m. Agree with 5m. Reassess when you're kicking goals and build a quiver to cover your whole wind range.

Windbot said..

Paul68 said..

hilly said..

LeeD said..
Wish it was that simple to get started.....
Worse problem is big wings, 6+, like to catch wingtip in anything below 15, so it's a constant struggle in it's designed winds.
Now you experts will say 'it's easy, even 7.2's". So, I'd like to recommend....5.2 MAX when learning....and appropriate 16-22 breeze.
And look for flat water.

Agree with that always, I recommend a 5 to noobs.

I'm 80kg so I think 5m sounds like my best option

What windspeed do you plan to ride in? This should be as important a determining factor as your weight.

Hopefully around 15 to 20 but we get a lot of wind in 10 to 15 range here

Paul68 said..

Windbot said..

Paul68 said..

hilly said..

LeeD said..
Wish it was that simple to get started.....
Worse problem is big wings, 6+, like to catch wingtip in anything below 15, so it's a constant struggle in it's designed winds.
Now you experts will say 'it's easy, even 7.2's". So, I'd like to recommend....5.2 MAX when learning....and appropriate 16-22 breeze.
And look for flat water.

Agree with that always, I recommend a 5 to noobs.

I'm 80kg so I think 5m sounds like my best option

What windspeed do you plan to ride in? This should be as important a determining factor as your weight.

Hopefully around 15 to 20 but we get a lot of wind in 10 to 15 range here

The wind I want, and the wind I get are two very different things. 10-15 will be a waste of time with a 5 unless you weigh 100lbs. I started with a 5m for use in 15-20mph winds to complement other windsport gear I use in lighter wind. I found myself constantly trying to wing when it was under 15 because it's was a fun new challenge, but I was sadly underpowered. I'm 180lbs and have kitefoiling and windfoiling experience