Rider: 78kg, 5'9 beginner (Had a few lessons)

Hi guys,

I know most of you are probably sick of hearing people asking what im about to ask, but have been looking through forums trying to get my head around it all.

I'm new to Kitesurfing, live in WA and after some advice regarding buying my kite.

Could someone please list some delta kites i should be looking for that will suit my situation.
Thanks

Wainmen, evo, kahoona just to start a list. What kind of riding do you want to do?

8 mt rally 600 will post

Not really sure just want something if possible that i can use for all types for now until i decide what i prefer

Deltas are kinda on the way out. Major bar pressure and a lack of 'feel' being prime reasons. Plenty of non-delta kites that will serve you superbly.

I'd put the Ozone Catalyst on your demo list. It will take you from beginner to advanced in any aspect of the sport except course racing (in which it would get you happily to an intermediate level).

At your weight a 12m and 8m quiver would cover most WA conditions unless you're in Gero or somewhere else crazy windy where an 8m and 6m may be the go.

Yeh I would thoroughly agree with the above there. I wouldn't go a delta anymore, rather something like a catalyst.

Ideal, thanks for the comments.
I will keep looking for a kite like you mentioned above. Is there any brands to avoid or to head towards?

Also I have been looking at a north Jaime, would this be a suitable board I'm your opinion.

Thanks

Ozone Catalyst, North Evo, Cabrinha Vector/Switchblade are all really nice beginner kites.

You won't notice any big difference whatever you buy. Check around with the shops who can give u the best deal for a full package and go for that one. If u decide to buy second hand so buy from a reputable shop so you don't get screwed over you don't know what problems to look for yet.

Don't be cheap on ur harness cause if u get a good one u can use it for 5 years.

Board wise I would say it's a typical mistake to go for a too small board straight away. Get a slightly oversized board and u will spend more time riding than walking up the beach when u struggle to go upwind.

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kiterida said...
Ideal, thanks for the comments.
I will keep looking for a kite like you mentioned above. Is there any brands to avoid or to head towards?

Also I have been looking at a north Jaime, would this be a suitable board I'm your opinion.

Thanks

Yeh north Jamie would be okay but to start an x ride in the north range might be a better option and as the person said above a little bigger than what you'd normally ride.

also the shin Dundee (or whatever they call them now)is another and the cardboard FR. You will still grow into them, they won't hold you back but they all have a little more flex and rocker than the Jamie which is a higher performance freestyle board.

don't forget the mako to.

Thanks guys for the help! Bought myself a 10m switchblade so we will see how I go.
As i mentioned above i have been looking at north Jaime but its a 132 and I think from what you guys and everyone else has told me that might be a little too small.
Harness wise I have been told just buy one that fits well and is comfortable does that sound about right?

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kiterida said...
Thanks guys for the help! Bought myself a 10m switchblade so we will see how I go.
As i mentioned above i have been looking at north Jaime but its a 132 and I think from what you guys and everyone else has told me that might be a little too small.
Harness wise I have been told just buy one that fits well and is comfortable does that sound about right?

most fit well in the shops, its when you load them up get them wet and stretch the material, thats when a good harness comes comes to the forefront, how do i know? ive got $ 1200 worth hanging in my garage with approx 3 sessions on each, id go a good seat harness to start, then go from there depending on how you want to ride.

I think it was Dave the best rider who said not long ago that when you try it on in the shops you really should have to try hard to fit it on. It should be quite tight. I think that is what he said...well it made sense when he said it.

Hey cauncy you use a seat harness right the dakine something? Will look back at the post. Do you get any lower back soreness, when riding the edge as you do, as I'm trying to do!

Its not back pain (can develop this after a while) just a nagging soreness that makes you think about coming in when you know you got a good hour left in the tank. If you know what I mean. Do you have a slider or anything for the surf?I REALLY WOULD RATHER a waist.
Farq just e ailed myself cauncy! Hang on.

Nice one KR 10 switchie can't go wrong.
M8 stick with cabs and get a 140 tronic or a 149 chopstick or bigger! an like the ladies say "Width matters" ! 44 minimum to start out. Lotsa models are getting wider now anyhow.
You will triple your days out on the water with a bigger board and you'll learn to go upwind heaps faster. The tronics feel awesome and springy and the choppies a bit stiffer but smooths out the course saving a lot of legwork
Also - get a seat harness - The seat puts the bar closer to you, and puts the spreader bar in a fixed position where it can't spin round your back or up under your ribs or armpits. (This stuff actually happens)
I see the learners struggling in the poo stance with their arms out at full extension stacking toeside all day. Even tough they genuinely seem to be loving it, compared to learning edging easy and working on riding rather than relaunching and body dragging (again!) they're having a shocker! But they look cool! Youri wears one!
Usually I say " have a go of this". M8, not one has ever wanted to get back in the waist. This has happened so many times this season I have lost count. They all own seats now. What does that tell ya?
After you've got upwind and some little boosts happening go look at a waist, but learn in a seat m8.