Hey all,
I am new to the sport, just finished my lessons today. Now I'm in the search for some gear. I live in Brisbane and weighing roughly 73kg I understand that I will need something in the 10 - 12m range depending on the kite. After an all round, Freeride kite.

Initially I was looking at "beginner" kites, was looking at a crazy fly mooii. While some of the reviews suggest that the mooii can suit any style and skill other reviews have it as strictly a beginner kite only. After talking to my kite instructor I feel as if I would be better off going with something that will be more usable when I progress. Ideally I was looking to spend $1000 on a kite $500 on a board and was looking at second hand however, there doesn't seem to be a great deal of second hand kites listed that I think would suit me, so now I am thinking about looking at new gear. I have read some reviews and have an idea of what I want, so I have narrowed it down to a handful of kites I think.

North Evo,
North Fuse,
Airush Lithium,
Naish ride,
Cabrinha switchblade,
Liquid force envy,
F-one Bandit6,

What would you pick out of the lot? Whats the difference between the Evo and the Fuse? Any other kites I should consider? I know of the shops around brisbane that sell north, F-one and Naish where could I pick up an airush, cabrinha or liquid force.

Sorry for the long post and tonnes of questions but im pretty overwhelmed with all the different brands and multiple freeride kites that some brands offer.

Thanks in advance.