Hi all!!
First time poster here, long time lurker. Beginner kitesurfer!!!
I have been learning on a stonker surfboard about 5'6" with straps, on flatwater, though i would eventually like to be proficient enough to get out in the ocean and at least do a downwinder.
I am 58kgs and have a 9m Rev. I have progressed through trainer foils, 3m 4 line kites and my kite control is apparently quite good for a beginner, but I have never surfed.
I was getting lessons off the former Mr Ezza but that has been canned..... dammit!
So here I am... can anyone recommend a board that is still stable and forgiving for a learner to ride around on flatwater (I can get up and riding, have had a few lessons, but still have a LOT to learn) and which will then be OK for my first transition to riding in the ocean. I have not used a twin tip at all (basically because former BF was strictly an unhooked in the waves kinda guy 
ANY ADVICE AT ALL APPRECIATED!! and remember, be gentle... it's my first time 
Any twintip will work... You might even find it easier than a surfboard due to it's weight and riding characteristics...
For 58kg's your looking for around 130-135cm - Boards like the Underground FLX, Nobile 555 and Slingshot Misfit will help you progress really quickly, but won't limit your riding once your starting tricks... If you want a specific girls board, Underground makes the FLX range in whatever colour you want, and they work really well for lighter riders - or the Liquid Force 'Aura' models are nice to ride as well....
Thanks Rhys 
I might try a twin tip, the only problem with that for me is it is a decent swim across the channel here at Port Macquarie with all my gear to get to the start / launch point, and a surf board would allow me to paddle...
If you were to end up on a twin tip you would ultimately want to end up on a board about 123cm-125 long for your weight. at the stage you are at and just getting used to twinnys, 130-135 would be a good call, though it would quickly become too big for you as the wind picked up and you would grow out of it.
If you do want to stay on surfboards so you can paddle then I probably dont have much advice to offer except that you would probably want a nice small board (5"6'ish?) so you can keep it under control.
design wise, a single concave base is good for getting the board up on the plane easily and if you were gonna get into open water, having a bit of curve in the tips (from top view) would help keep the nose from submarining. 'flick tips' help in open water too (curved up tips when looking from the side)
as for (twin tip) boards in particular, everyone has their own opinions on the matter. most brands have a board in their range orientated towards free-ride, look into those.
Is it possible to launch your kite before you head over? Then you could either Body drag over the chanel, then jump on your board... Or just kite over to your desired spot....
Sandman has a point about boad size - I weigh 65kgs and Ride a 132 Flx board with no difficulties... Ideally you want something about 128-130 when your up and riding, 125 is really small, and will limit your board choices significantly - Especially on the 2nd hand market these days. 135cm will get too big once your well powered, but it will speed up your learning curve heaps...
as a beginner you dont want anything too small.
135-140 would be perfect and once you get better get a smaller board.
learning on a directional is doing it all backwards[surfboard]
you will progress much faster with a twintip
good luck and have fun
cheers
Hi Im 15 and Im your weight, I learnt on a 130 x 39.5 Cardboard Tempo. I use this board with a 9m Nemesis on the flat water and go out into the ocean with my dad. The cardboards are exellent boards and there are so many graphics to choose from. This size is a perfect all round board for my weight. Am hoping to start riding my dads surfboard this season :)
Hope this helps
Kate
lol
I cant use ex anymore... need new kiteboarding girfriend
have a spare board - Hot Damn am I in ? 
sorry I meant get new kiteing boyfriend, trash his gear till you know what you prefer, then get new boyfriend OOps i meant gear lol 
The fun continues
Ezza - I really gotta take my cap off for that bloke, he searched deep within his soul after being emotionally scared, for answers... 
riding that board on the rocks - for the second time would make any caring sensitive understanding kiteboarder, use the dreaded 'Hook Knife' to cut someone loose 
Hmmm just so happens I dont have a 9 yet either If your ever in Perth - say like christmas, maybe we could come to an 'arrangement'
I'll teach you
You trash my board
the 9 gets parked in a treee [}:)]
The plan Rocks, Coool as
im 60kg and ride an underground flx 132 with a 10m SB3. These are very nice boards and are very soft at going through chop. Its not too big to go out in strong winds and is also big enough for light winds. they are also very soft for landing jumps and tricks.
Problem solved... thanks to the ex-BF for lending me a board & thanks to all the people who PM'd me with boards to sell. Twin-tips here i come.
i would have thought a chick at the local beach batting her eyelids and asking for some kiting lessons or trying a board wouldn't get too much resistance. Your'e 58 kilos so you cant be too bad. Wear your nicest togs, a waist harness and act ditzy!
(If it was me I'd wear a thong and a white T shirt but it's a kind of a bo-derek fantasy I have)
