Hi I just took my first kite surfing lesson on Saturday and loved it. Just looking for advise on buying a kitesurfing kit. What's the best size for beginners, is best to but second hand? What's a good price for a second hand kit? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

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Grant23 said..
Hi I just took my first kite surfing lesson on Saturday and loved it. Just looking for advise on buying a kitesurfing kit. What's the best size for beginners, is best to but second hand? What's a good price for a second hand kit? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Excellent set of questions Grant, but if you use the SEARCH feature at the top, you will find it's been asked a thousand times and has had some pretty good responses in the years since Sbrz has been around.

Good luck and winds bud!

Hi Grant, you made the right first step. The following steps are:

2-Get more lessons (at least 2 more) to the point where you can be independent and start riding the board with confidence

3-figure out if this is really for you and you're willing to put in a fair chunk of money in this AND you're capable to allocate some TIME for it

4-Ask you instructor the questions you asked above as answers will be specific to your body weight, preferred kiting location, your skill level, and other factors as well.

I'm not sure where you live but we're getting towards the end of season in the southern part of the country...this means you won't get to use your gear much until next summer.

Winter kiting is dangerous as winds are front driven so you should skip this unless you travel to other kiting destinations.

About buying second hand kites as a total newbie, my biggest advice is: don't buy second hand gear without careful advice and inspection from a more experience kiter. That being said, there are plenty of awesome second hand deals right now if you know what to look for and how to inspect a kite.

Christian

Ditto christian

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cbulota said..
Hi Grant, you made the right first step. The following steps are:

2-Get more lessons (at least 2 more) to the point where you can be independent and start riding the board with confidence

3-figure out if this is really for you and you're willing to put in a fair chunk of money in this AND you're capable to allocate some TIME for it

4-Ask you instructor the questions you asked above as answers will be specific to your body weight, preferred kiting location, your skill level, and other factors as well.

I'm not sure where you live but we're getting towards the end of season in the southern part of the country...this means you won't get to use your gear much until next summer.

Winter kiting is dangerous as winds are front driven so you should skip this unless you travel to other kiting destinations.

About buying second hand kites as a total newbie, my biggest advice is: don't buy second hand gear without careful advice and inspection from a more experience kiter. That being said, there are plenty of awesome second hand deals right now if you know what to look for and how to inspect a kite.

Christian

5- dont end up like the guy in this clip www.facebook.com/freedomkitemag/?fref=ts

but if you do. "pick up your pride, and go for another ride". we have mostly all done it.

Hey Grant. Loads of great 2nd hand gear out there as lots of kitters love to up grade as the newest gear comes out. But dude buy it from your local shop as they will give you more than just the gear. Hit them up for some more lesson time with the gear so you get fully familiarised with it. You can't get that from eBay. Good winds mate.

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Grant23 said..
Hi I just took my first kite surfing lesson on Saturday and loved it. Just looking for advise on buying a kitesurfing kit. What's the best size for beginners, is best to but second hand? What's a good price for a second hand kit? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

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