Hi Everyone,

I've been through a few kitesurfing lessons now and I am getting ready to buy my own gear. I am wanting to buy a second hand board -I already have a 12 meter kite which I think is suited for the winds up here in North Queensland.
I am just shy of six foot and my weight fluctuates between 80 and 87 kilograms.
What size board would be ideal for my first one? I am looking at a Gonzales 142/42....Appreciate any advice!

HiGuppyboy,

North QLD winds tend to be fairly light especially if you are in the Southern part of North QLD. I would not go under 142cm. You could also look into a slightly wider board like 44-45cm wide which will help a lot. You should also consider getting a board around 150cm or more to start with, then look into getting a second small board like a 136-138cm later. At that point, you can keep the big board for light wind days and use the small board for the moderate and strong wind days.

Have a look at our kite and board size calculator here: www.kitebud.com.au/how-to-choose-a-kite-size/





Hope this helps

Christian - Kitebud

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cbulota said..
North QLD winds tend to be fairly light especially if you are in the Southern part of North QLD.

What Southern Part? 1770? Rocky? Mackay? Bowen? Can't be Bowen - that's always blowing. Townsville - hmm yeah we get good winds most of the time.