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starting out

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Created by Magsey > 9 months ago, 26 Feb 2012
Magsey
NSW, 6 posts
26 Feb 2012 9:38AM
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just wondering whats a good kite size when your starting out .... keep missing out on trainer kites

coxy13
VIC, 5 posts
26 Feb 2012 7:45PM
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Hey! Depends on how much you weigh and what conditions you get at your local spot. Im about 70kg and use a 10m switchblade and kite down at st kilda beach most of the time. If it gets above 25knots i can get over powered but most times im out it does me just fine, even in low wind conditions.

So if i was you take this as a starting guide...
- How much do you weigh
- Average wind conditions where you go

And talk to your local shop they usually have a good idea of the local conditions and a good place to start out.

Hope that helps

Kazan
QLD, 699 posts
13 Mar 2012 4:45PM
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Hi. I am new to the forums, but here is what I found. I hope it helps...

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/Kite-sizerider-weightwind-chart/

And a calculator here!

jimbodouglass.blogspot.com/2010/11/updated-windsurf-calculator-online.html

Enjoy

sorse
NSW, 509 posts
14 Mar 2012 2:50PM
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Get down to your local shop and get a lesson from that you should learn about local conditions and be given good advice on kite sizes for you weight etc, as well as a better understanding of the sport..
Cheers Dave



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