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what to buy to start with

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Created by wheels > 9 months ago, 20 Apr 2011
wheels

wheels

WA, 204 posts
20 Apr 2011 5:18PM
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Hi,I have been wave sailing for 10 years and also surf and SUP all in WA and given the poor wind and waves this last summer want to give kite surfing a go.
Can any one recommend what i should buy first in regards to size/type of kite ,size/type of board and will i get away with w/surf harness?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks wheels

winter

winter

VIC, 155 posts
20 Apr 2011 7:23PM
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Lessons should be the first thing you buy!

surfingboye

surfingboye

NSW, 2707 posts
20 Apr 2011 11:39PM
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Any brand of kite except Cabriha or Best.

And a waist harness, not one of those stupid seat ones!

bjw

bjw

QLD, 3691 posts
20 Apr 2011 11:50PM
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surfingboye said...

Any brand of kite except Cabriha or Best.

And a waist harness, not one of those stupid seat ones!




Maybe a bikini like his.

Just don't stress about it. Just get some gear and have a go. Every kiter has too many opinions.

(except for the waist harness one. That is spot on)

djdojo

djdojo

VIC, 1614 posts
21 Apr 2011 12:37AM
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surfingboye said...

Any brand of kite except Cabriha or Best.

And a waist harness, not one of those stupid seat ones!




Welcome back, Boyo. It's been ages, how ya doin?

And wheels, winter's advice is spot on: lessons with a licensed and reputable school will put you in a good position to then think about your own gear. The forums will give you some ideas, but nothing beats practical experience and having a good look at what others are using at the beach.

Freddofrog

Freddofrog

WA, 522 posts
20 Apr 2011 11:44PM
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Started kiting this year. Using an old school windsurfing seat harness I've had for years. Works fine.


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