G'day
Anyone got some advice about what would be a suitable kite for me. I am just starting out and I am aiming to surf waves with a kite.
I live nsw east coast where summer arvo NE winds blow generally 15 to 25 knots, so kite surfing seems a good thing to give a go.
I weigh about 77kgs and will try to ride a 6' 4'' board.
A mate thought a 10 m kite. Is he on the money?
Also is there any particular type/brand of kite on the market that would suit, because there are so bloody many to choose from? I am after a used kite.
Thanks
TEZ
Most of us Port Stephens way have converted to Slingshot T3's. Great kite, tough, stable, turns well, excellent relaunch, and drifts downwind nicely. I think the 9M would hit the mark for you.
Constant winds,
Baz.
PS I'm sure someone will mention the new RPM.
your reputable and qualified instructor, from whom you have no doubt had several lessons, will be well able to explain the different types of kite and make good recommendations.
at your weight i would settle for a 12m. 9 is too small and at 77kg you will need just about 25 kts to get going, even on a surfboard. most of my mates are your weight they have both 12mtrs and 9's and i've probably seen the 9's out twice all season. If you live between geroa and point perpendicular get a 9 meter but if not definately get a 12m or you will be one very frustrated kiter
12m isn't slow. the guy says it blows 15 to 25 kts, if he's starting out he'll have more things to worry about than riding waves with a surfboard. a small zippy kite will just make the learning curve take longer. he needs something that will hold him up in 15-25kts.
there is magic wind in that area when it's northeast, not southerly. something to do with thermals. when its one of those hot days when its suppose to be 20kts but it doesn't come, we drive to gerroa and it's blowing its tits off all the way to point perpendicular. you can check yourself as there is a wind graph for gerroa now.
we all learned on 12's. the guys who learned on 9's have progressed slower than everyone that learned on 12's
1-Get a kite that is super easy to water relaunch it:
In any position of the kite when you pulling a line kite should turn around (not to travel to the edge of the window)
Get a 12m Switchblade 2, I hear there is a killer deal on the Buy and Sell section ;)
Nuh, there are so many to get. But if your in waves, I would definately recommend something smaller, ie. 9 meter. I am in Sydney, and have only ridden the 12 a handful of times this season, and I usually go on flat water.
There are heaps that are good for waves.
Ozone Sports/Lights
Rev's & the smaller Links
+ a whole bunch more
